Michael was preceded in death by his parents James and Gretta Shaw, sister Patti Plamondon, wife Dana Shaw, sister-in-law Karen Biel, and daughter Wendy Shaw.
Michael was born on December 3, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, the son of James and Gretta Shaw, with his two sisters: Sharon Pyle and Patti Plamondon, and three brothers: Phillip Shaw, Gary Shaw, and David Shaw. He grew up and lived in Mesquite, Texas most of his life.
Michael graduated from Mesquite High School in 1971. Studied at University of Oklahoma and UT Arlington where he received a bachelor's degree in business. On October 4, 1973, he married the love of his life Dana Shaw. They had two daughters together, Wendy Shaw and Teresa Hall and her husband Chuck Hall, and adopted their granddaughter Rebecca Napper. Michael had four grandchildren, Xzavier Hardin and his fiancé Ashley Karlin, Zander Hall, and Genevieve Hall. He was also surrounded by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Michael served in the Army for many years and was stationed all over the US as well as Germany. When he retired from the military, he joined his father and two of his brothers at their family Business, Shaw’s Concrete and Construction Company until his retirement. He took many small cooking jobs to remain busy until completely retiring in 2011.
Michael enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and many beloved pets. When his wife preceded him in death on September 15, 2023, he wanted nothing more than to see her again. He is now back in the arms of his beautiful wife in heaven for eternity.
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