Grant Philip Shaw (59) of Campbell River passed away peacefully early on the morning of July 12th from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Grant was born on July 20, 1954 in Edmonton AB to Margaret Rose Shaw (deceased) and James Peter Shaw. He was the second of five children: Greg, Faye (Mark), Susan (David) and Christopher (Melissa).
Grant graduated from McNally Composite High in 1973. He also met Diane there. They married in 1974 and had two sons. In 1992 they moved to Campbell River and never looked back.
Grant loved to fish, play hockey, his dogs, riding his motorcycle, poker nights with his buddies and he loved to cook for his family and friends.
Grant is survived by his wife Diane, two sons: Derek (Alana) and Travis (Patty), one grandson Logan and 3 step-grandchildren: Maddison, Dylan and Brooklyn.
A Celebration of Life is being held on Sunday, July 20th at the Eagles Hall , 1999-14th Ave. from 2 to 4 pm. Please join the family and share your experiences with Grant. If you cannot attend or are uncomfortable speaking in public, feel free to email your thoughts, stories, and experiences to shaw.d@telus.net. They will be printed out and read for all to hear.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the ALS Society of British Columbia. 1-800-708-3228.