Victor "Ted" Shaw, 86, of Gap, passed away on Friday, January 11th at the Essa Flory Hospice Center, under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County. He was the beloved husband of Joan Shultz Shaw, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
He was born in Philadelphia to the late Thomas and Anna Shaw.
He was a 1944 graduate of the John Bartram High School and a 1949 graduate of the Ornstein School of Music.
Mr. Shaw served honorably in the US Navy during W.W.II.
Mr. Shaw was a saxophonist in the big bands; he then became the owner and operator of the Parkesburg Arms from 1952 until 1974; after The Arms, he worked at Diversified Printing for 15 years and then at Dutch Way Farm Market for 14 years.
Mr. Shaw is survived, in addition to his wife, by his son Theodore D. Shaw, husband of Lesley, of Quarryville; and one grandson, Hunter Shaw. He was predeceased by his sister Anna Fuces.
The Funeral Service will be held at the convenience of the Shaw family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Shaw's memory to either the Parkesburg United Methodist Church, 411 Main Street Parkesburg, PA 19365 or to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Condolences
Dear Joan, Son and family, We
Dear Joan, Son and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. We knew Ted many years and he will be missed very much by the people who knew and loved him.
May the Lord comfort your hearts and may His Love and Peace ever be yours.
You are in our hearts, thoughts and Prayers.
Our Love,
Barry and Doris Aberts
Dear Joan and family; I was
Dear Joan and family;
I was very sorry to hear of ted's passing. He was a great guy, always
in good humor, and ready for some fun. I met Teddy at D.P.C. He was a great
guy to work around. always ready for a laugh.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.b
Our deepest sympathy to the
Our deepest sympathy to the family at this time. My Dad (Rowland C Hoopes Sr) was a visitor at the Arms quite often. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Aunt Joan, T.D., Lesley, & Hunter,
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Teddi. I remember all the fun and laughter when we spent time with him when we were growing up. I hope that your memories will help you get through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Pam (Shultz) Andreasen and family
Dear Joan and Son I am very
Dear Joan and Son
I am very sorry to hear of Teddy's passing. He was a great guy. I have very fond memories of him and I kidding each other at work (DPC, My prayers are with you.
Joan, so sorry to hear of
Joan, so sorry to hear of Teddy's passing, I just saw it in the paper today. He was a good man and you both were always so good to my Mom and Dad.
Sally Jane and Leon Martzall