William Shaw

William “Bill” Shaw, 64, of Washington, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025 at Washington Senior Living and Rehab after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Bill was born November 28, 1961 to Orie and Carrie Shaw of Mackinaw.  They preceded him in death, along with his grandparents, one nephew, several cousins, and numerous aunts and uncles.  Surviving are one brother, Orie (Ruth) Shaw of Clinton; one sister, Jamie (Larry) Gresham of Washington; two nieces; several great nieces and nephews; and one uncle.

Bill was raised in Mackinaw, where he always considered home no matter how far away he roamed. Formerly of Wayne City,  he worked as a laborer and equipment operator most of his life.  He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and mushroom hunting.  His passion since childhood was building model cars and collecting Hot Wheels.

The family has chosen cremation and entrusted arrangements to Haensel-Oswald Funeral Home in Mackinaw.

A graveside service will be at 12 noon Sunday May 18,2025 at the Mackinaw Township Cemetery.  Followed by a celebration of life at the Mackinaw Community building where there will be food and fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the family through the funeral home.

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