David William "Dave" Shaw

David William “Dave” Shaw, aged 79 of San Angelo, Texas died peacefully surrounded by family on October 16, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center.

David was born in San Angelo, Texas to parents Ewell A. and Clarice Vaught Shaw on June 2, 1945. He grew up in Water Valley, Texas. David was the youngest of five children with one older sister and three older brothers. He developed an avid interest in sports growing up and played football, basketball and tennis while in high school. His tennis talent took him to the regional finals. Dave graduated from Water Valley High School as Pep Squad Beau, Class Favorite and Mr. Water Valley High School in 1963.

David was drafted into the Army in 1966. Due to his artillery expertise, he was placed in the Seventh Infantry Division Honor Guard. He served during the Korean War and attained the status of Sergeant. He was honorably discharged March 2, 1968, and re-enlisted in the National Guard. Following a 16-month military career, he served in the Forestry Service in Colorado. This is where he met his wife of fifty-two years, Diana Lynn. David and Diana courted for a year and were married December 29m 1972, by the Justice of the Peace at the El Paso County Courthouse in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is where they lived and started a family.

He started a long and rewarding career in the roofing industry. Because of intelligence, ingenuity and through sheer hard work, he progressed to project manager. In his spare time, David enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He was a family man, as well as a man of integrity. David was known to all as a loving father and a doting husband. He was a great man.

He is survived by his wife, Diana Lynn; daughters Leslie Ann Arledge, and husband Robert; Andrea Lynn Mutzabaugh, and husband Brian. Six grandchildren: David Walsh, Paul Mutzabaugh, Ashley Carter and husband Jeff; and Evan, Jacob and Braxton Mutzabaugh. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren: Rhett and Aria Carter. He is also survived by his older siblings: Kenneth Shaw, Lorece Baze; and Robert “Bob” Shaw.

His memory will live on in our hearts, in the legacy he created and through his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 10:00am, at Harper Funeral Home.