Dorothy Adelaide Shaw

Dorothy A. Shaw was born in Brooklyn, New York to Manuel Carvalheira and Adelaide Fick on July 25, 1933. After graduation from high school she enlisted in to the United States Air Force, where she stayed for 36 years. Dorothy was married to her beloved husband, John A. Shaw, for 37 wonderful years. She has lived in many places over her years, Mississippi, Japan, Alaska, California, Washington D.C., and Minnesota to name just a few.

Dorothy liked having Sunday breakfast with friends at Denny’s, Ihop, or Cracker Barrel. She would have her hair done every Saturday, a definite must! She always enjoyed having either Tex-Mex or Seafood lunches with her friends during the week. She could always be found walking in her neighborhood and loved walking behind our house in Maui at least two times per day. When not outside enjoying the weather she was watching action movie and western movies, also the Ten Commandments and Spartans.

She liked to travel so she took cruises to China and through the Panama Canal. With her family she went to Thailand and Taipei. Dorothy liked to stay active. She would crochet aprons for family and friends as Christmas gifts or for special occasions. She also would knit various items for family and friends as well. She did a lot of volunteer service within her community. She received the “President’s Volunteer Service Award” for many years (2011, 2012, 2014, and 2016). She was given her Department of the Army Certificate of Retirement on September 29, 1989. Dorothy was a member of the Marin Star Chapter #215 in San Rafael, California, the American Legion Post #0593 in Converse, Texas, and also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary #2059 in Kirby, Texas as well as president and treasurer.

A visitation for Dorothy will be held Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148. A celebration of life will occur Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148. A committal service with military honors will occur Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209.

In lieu of flowers the Shaw family would like that a donation be made to the Alzheimer's Association for research on Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com for the Shaw family.