Obituary of Robert Shaw

ROBERT "BOB" F. SHAW Bob Shaw, age 62, of Washougal, WA, passed away October 8, 2009 while fishing in the Nehalem Bay in Oregon. He was born June 24, 1947 in Lewiston, ME and was raised in Mechanic Falls, ME. Bob joined the U.S. Army in 1967 and served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. Bob met Cheri Heltzel in Washington, D.C. in 1970, and they were married April 14, 1971 in Washougal and lived in Maine for 4 years before moving to Washougal in 1975. Bob worked as an electrician all of his life and was co-owner of Columbia Electric, Inc. in Washougal for 25 years. He enjoyed spending his free time fishing, camping, riding 4-wheelers, antiquing, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Cheri, at home in Washougal, WA; son Kevin Shaw of Portland, OR; daughter Kristen Hatten of Washougal, WA; father and stepmother Fernald and Helen Shaw of Washougal, WA; and grandchildren Kyle and Katelyn Shaw. He was preceded in death by his mother Hilda Shaw in 1967. Bob's family invites you to join them on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Parker House in Washougal to celebrate Bob's life and share memories. A light reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Tillamook County Search and Rescue, 5995 Long Prairie Road, Tillamook, OR 97141; Peacekeepers Northwest, PO Box 3564, Bay City, OR 97107-3564; or West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, PO Box 270, Washougal, WA 98671. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.