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Name |
Shaw, Llewellyn Byron |
Othernames |
L. B. Shaw Shand |
Genealogy ID |
12915 |
Born |
04 OCT 1918 |
Birthplace |
Mansfield, Tioga PA |
Deceased |
18 OCT 2004 |
Deceased where |
Wilkes-Barre, PA |
Cemetery |
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA |
Education |
Mansfield High School 1936 |
Occupation |
Fruit Farmer New Process Gear Church & Dwight McMillian & Book |
Titles & honors |
Lt. Col. Air Force Officer |
Military |
World War Two |
Father |
John H. Shaw |
Mother |
Leda Ora Knapp |
Spouse |
Ella K. Howland |
Children |
Llewellyn Dennis Shaw Julie Shaw Susan Shaw |
Reference |
Obit |
Notes |
Army Served 27 Feb 1941 - 7 Jan 1946 Served Overseas 17 Sept 1944 - 16 Nov 1945 109th Field Artillery Stationed at Ft. Indiantown Gap, Camp Pendleton, Fort Bragg, Camp Gordon and Fort Sill Buried in Arlington National Cemetery Lt. Col. Llewellyn Byron (L.B.) Shaw of Dallas died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, at Mercy Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. He is survived by his wife, Ella K. Howland. They celebrated 57 years of marriage on Aug. 23, 2004.Born in Mansfield on Oct. 4, 1918, he was a son of the late John and Leda (Knapp) Shaw. Lt. Col. Shaw was a graduate of Mansfield High School. L.B.'s real education came from his life experiences including his heroism in the military and his devotion to his farm, which L.B. bought as a very young man and maintained until the end of his life. L.B. had a remarkable and distinguished military career. He was truly one of ``The Greatest Generation.' L.B. enlisted with the 109th Field Artillery. He was stationed at Ft. Indiantown Gap, Camp Pendleton, Fort Bragg, Camp Gordon and Fort Sill. As an enlisted soldier, he achieved the rank of first sergeant. L.B. was selected and graduated from Officer Training School as a second lieutenant. L.B. saw combat during World War II in France beginning in 1944 as a forward air observer. After World War II, L.B. became an Air Force officer and served with distinction for many years retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel.L.B. held various manufacturing positions with New Process Gear, Church & Dwight and McMillian & Book. L.B. was a charter member of the Tunkhannock Kiwanis Club. He was tireless in his efforts to make the Wyoming County Fair a success so the proceeds could be used to make numerous charitable and civic contributions. L.B. was also a member of the Tunkhannock Presbyterian Church. Above all, he adored and loved spending time with his grandchildren. L.B. is survived by his three children, Julie Schaub, of Dallas, Pa.; Susan Chandler, of Mattydale, N.Y.; and Llewellyn D. Shaw, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and five grandchildren, Rachel, Hillary, Drew and Grace Schaub, and Emily Chandler.A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, from 6 to 9 p.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tunkhannock Kiwanis Club or Hospice Community Care, 385 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. |
Imagefile |
People\Shaw_LlewellynByron.jpg |
Places of residence |
Tunkhannock, PA 1997 |
Relationships |
Brothers Edson R, Nelson B, Lester C, and John L Shaw Sisters Martha J and Esther W Shaw Grandchildren Rachel, Hillary, Drew and Grace Schaub, and Emily Chandler Grandmother (Mother's Side) Eliza A Knapp |
