Harold Michael Shaw

Mike was a member of the former First Baptist Church of Belleville. He enjoyed listening to classical and Christian music. He was an avid reader and he enjoyed country western movies. He studied the Civil War and was passionate about tracing his family roots and genealogy. He was a loving family man, who will truly be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Hermie, nee Wilson, Shaw; his daughter, Karen Lynn Shaw; and his siblings, Edgar, Edward, Harmon, and Christine.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 35 years, Carol J. Shaw, nee Warren; his children, Kathi Ann (Peter) Dow, of Dayton, Ohio, Jayn Ellen Willeford, of Belleville, Illinois, Barbara Jean (Rick) Shaw, of St. Louis, Missouri; Jamie (John) Snapat, of Smithton, Illinois, and Sheri (Vito) Stallone, of Waterloo, Illinois; his grandchildren, Emily (Nick) Neal, Alex (Amy) Dow, Jennifer (Matthew) Cain, Leah (Devin) Alexander, Sarah (Chris) Brand, Kyle Bordeau, Kip (Janelle) Bordeau, Zackry (Karrie) Parker, Jordan Parker, Sal Stallone, and Rylee Stallone; his great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Owen, Nolan, Riley, Max, Kai, Michael, Blakely, and Hayden; and many other relatives and friends.

Hugs

It’s wondrous what a hug can do. A hug can cheer you when you’re blue.

A hug can say, “I love you so,” or , “Gee, I hate to see you go.”

A hug is, “Welcome back again!” and “Great to see you.” or “Where’ve you been?”

A hug can soothe a small child’s pain and bring a rainbow after rain.

The hug! There’s just no doubt about it, we scarcely could survive without it. Hug delights and warms and charms, it must be why God gave us arms.

Hugs are great for fathers and mothers, sweet for sisters, swell for brothers, and chances are some favorite aunts love them more than potted plants.

Kittens crave them. Puppies love them. Heads of state are not above them. A hug can break the language barrier, and make the dullest day seem merrier.

No need to fret about the store of ‘em. The more you give, the more there are of ‘em. So stretch those arms without delay and give someone a hug today.

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Memorials are appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.

Funeral: Services will be held at 12 Noon, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Valhalla Gaerdner Holten, Belleville, Illinois.