Robert Shaw

December 9, 1942 - February 1, 2020

Robert Frank Shaw, 77, of Houston, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at MD Anderson cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Bob was born in Springfield, Missouri on December 9, 1942 to Robert and Marjorie Lightfoot, Shaw. Bob grew up spending much of his time, especially the summers, with his grandparents in Bolivar. His college career sent him to Stillwater, but he would eventually go on the earn his degree from St. Thomas University in Houston. His career path took him to Houston in 1978, where he worked for Chevron, Phillips Petroleum, Conoco, Baker Hughes, and also taught at Houston community college. Bob worked diligently until his retirement in 2001. He lived in Houston until his death. Bob began a many-years-long fight with cancer beginning in 2001. Through the ups and downs that were brought through numerous leukemia/ lymphoma diagnosis, he showed great resolve and always kept his chin up. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the valued staff of Doctors, nurses, and support personnel at MD Anderson. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; Robert and Marjorie Shaw. He is survived by his loving wife, Loreta Shaw, and his grandsons Jonathon and Michael Mercer. A graveside service will be held for Robert Shaw on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 1:30 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar, MO. Memorial contributions can be made in Bob’s name to MD Anderson cancer center.