Dorothy V. Shaw

Dorothy Veronica Shaw, one of six children of Margaret F. (Lyons) and Frank T. Kemmet, Jr., was born on September 30, 1919 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She grew up in Jersey City, where she graduated from high school. Following school, Dorothy worked in a dental lab in Jersey City and in New York City.

Dorothy and Everett Crencler Shaw were married on January 25, 1946 in Jersey City. In 1948, they settled in Clarinda, Iowa. The following year they welcomed their only son, Roger Alan. Dorothy kept busy as a homemaker and mother. She also worked as a clerk in various retail stores in the area and retired in 1982. Following retirement, Dorothy and Everett moved to Glenwood, Iowa.

Dorothy was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and helped make craft items for the church bizarre. She was fond of cats and found enjoyment in painting, sewing, knitting, and playing bingo. Dorothy loved bowling, which she continued doing, well into her 80's, and participated in many bowling tournaments. Dorothy especially loved being "grandma" to her two granddaughters, and spending time with her family and friends.

Dorothy and Everett were married 65 years when Dorothy passed away on August 7, 2011 at Linnwood Estates in Glenwood, at the age of 91 years, 10 months, and 8 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Frank Kemmet and Erwin Kemmet; and sisters, Helen Graves, and Clara Jankowski.

Dorothy is survived by husband Everett Shaw of Glenwood; son Roger Shaw and wife Kay of Glenwood; two granddaughters, Jill Willms and husband Tony of Griswold, IA, and Amy Soergel and husband Phil of Glenwood; six great grandchildren; sister Evelyn Olszewski of Glenwood; and other relatives and friends.

A memorial fund has been established.

Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.