Cecil C. Shaw

May 22, 1927 — September 27, 2024

Together Again

Beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Cecil C. Shaw passed away at the age of 97 on Friday, September 27, 2024, bringing an end to an honorable and generous life. He was born May 22, 1927, in North Ogden to Parley A. Shaw and Lorene J. Chadwick. He was the fourth child of seven children.

It was from humble beginnings growing up on a dairy farm and working very hard that he developed his strong work ethic.

Dad was educated in the Weber County Public Schools and graduated from Weber High School, Class of 1945. Upon graduation, he entered the United States Navy.

On September 18, 1950, he married his best friend, Melba Johns, in the Logan LDS Temple. They were residents of Pleasant View and North Ogden for 74 years prior to moving to Plain City in 2001 where they were members of the Plain City 7th Ward. Together they enjoyed camping, fishing, square dancing and traveling with family and friends.

After 30 years of service, he retired from the Dept of Defense at Hill Air Force Base where he worked as a Crane Operator.

He had a keen mind in building and making things in his woodshop. He enjoyed repairing anything that was broken and could figure out how things that were broken could be fixed. He used those skills to help others.

Dad liked to putter in his yard. He built waterfalls, birdhouses, windmills for himself and many family members and friends. He kept his yard beautiful with flowers and his vegetable garden. He loved to sit on his patio in his backyard and admire his great work. He was truly a man of many talents. When he said he would do something, he did it. If you needed anything he took care of it before it was mentioned.

He found much enjoyment riding his UTV around the city and with his family on trail rides in the mountains.

Dad found the good in everyone, he was a true friend to many.

His life was an example of hard work, integrity, sacrifice, and devotion to his family.

Cecil is survived by three children, Roger (Diana) Shaw, Peggy (Richard) Despain, and Sally (Tom) Dalton; nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren (one deceased) and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Claron Shaw. His sweet wife, Melba; his parents; brothers; one sister; and a great-grandson all preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 N. Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery, North Ogden.

We express our appreciation for the kindness and love extended by family, neighbors, and friends, Seasons Assisted Living Staff and Inspiration Home Health Care and Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, please spend time with your loved ones.

Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com.