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Lance Shaw Obituary

Lance Shaw, beloved father, husband, brother, coach and teacher, passed away in his sleep at home in Greeley on Nov. 21, at age 64. Lance retired in 2018 after teaching and coaching in the Greeley area for more than 25 years. His coaching career included girls and boys junior high, JV and varsity basketball and football teams in Milliken, Johnstown, Longmont and Greeley, among others. A lifelong Colorado native, he was born in Grand Junction and grew up in Gunnison, where he was a star athlete, graduating from high school in 1976. Lance earned a bachelor's degree from Western State College in 1983. He married Wendy Watson in 1986 and they have two children, Ryan (Staci Thompson) and Devin (Jake Clark). Lance was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Juanita Shaw, both longtime Gunnison school teachers, and his father and mother-in-law, (Gary and Jill Watson) of Missouri. He is survived by Wendy, his wife of 35 years, two children and three grandchildren, brothers Mark (Heidi Hild) Shaw and Bret (Holly) Shaw, brother-in-law Brad Watson, and several nieces and nephews. All of them will miss Lance's sweetness, generosity, sense of humor and big heart. Lance's Life Celebration will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 30th at 11:00am at Adamson, 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley. Friends may leave condolences at AdamsonCares.com.

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Published by Greeley Tribune on Nov. 28, 2021.

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JIM AND CAROL STURGEON

November 17, 2024

What a blessing Lance was
Thanks Heidi and your family for being supportive of Lance and you too Mark and Bret and your families. We love you and pray for you

Jim MacIntosh

December 3, 2021

To many fond memories of my good friend of long ago to recount. Sorry to hear of his passing and send my Love and condolences to Wendy and all the rest of the Shaw/Watson family!

Cathy Stenson

December 2, 2021

The Bean family sends our love and our deepest condolences for your loss. Our family connection is extremely important to my parents Bob and Jennifer.

May God bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine on you and give you peace, hope and strength through this very sad time in your lives.

Sincerely,

Cathy

Jim and Carol Sturgeon and family

November 30, 2021

Precious memories of my cousin Lance and his wonderful family. He has left a legacy to his family, God, and us all. Teaching and coaching is so challenging bit leaving an example of hard work, patience, and love leaves life changing impressions to all. Our love and prayers to each of you!

Marilyn

November 30, 2021

Lance was my cousin.I remember his smile. Our families celebrated Christmas together for many years when we were young. Such good memories. So sorry for your loss Wendy, Devon, Ryan.

Christie Shaw Williams

November 30, 2021

The best cousin ever! The world is a little less bright without him. Sending lots of love and good thoughts.

Miss Chris Hyland from Shawsheen

November 28, 2021

Wendy, Ryan, and Devin: I was so shocked and saddened to hear of this. Your family holds a very special place in my heart. My thoughts are with you. Lance was an amazing person.

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