Elizabeth V. Shaw

Elizabeth Shaw, 88, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at Miller's Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on May 12, 1919, in Goshen, IN, to Donald & Hazel (Searfoss) Vanderveer.

She married John L. Shaw; he preceded her in death in 1949.

A lifetime area resident, Elizabeth worked as an English Teacher in Tell City, IN, as a Bookkeeper for 20 years at Sturm & Dillard Gravel Company in Syracuse and as a Reading Aide at Milford Elementary for 10 years. She was a graduate of Milford High School and a 1942 graduate of Indiana University, with a B.A. Elizabeth belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include 1 Brother: Richard (Mavis) Vanderveer of Syracuse, 3 Nieces: Ann (Carlos) Bennett of Dayton, OH, Janet (Larry) Lant of Syracuse and Amy (Scott) Williams of Glencoe, IL, 3 Great Nieces, 1 Great Nephew and 3 Great-great Nieces. She was preceded in death by her Parents, her Husband and 1 Sister: Margaret Purdum.

Services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2007, at 11:00AM at Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, in Syracuse. Burial will be at Milford Cemetery. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the Services at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Memorial of the Donor's Choice.