On Monday, October 14, 2019 Wayne Lee Shaw was released from the grips of Alzheimer’s disease. He passed peacefully with family by his side.
Wayne was born September 18, 1933 to Harold and Helen (Roseler) Shaw in Holt County, O’Neil, NE. He was the oldest of 3 children. Wayne graduated from Rock County High in Bassett, NE in 1952 with the assistance of his dear cousin, Jean (Shaw) Mason. He joined the army in 1953 at the end of the Korean War where he learned his extended mechanic skills. He returned home to help his father on the JO Ranch in Feb. 1956. After the sale of the JO bar, Wayne, father (Harold) and brother (Dick) moved their families to WY to the 77 ranch next to Devils Tower in 1961. Wayne loved to work, enjoyed trucking in his red trucks and was gifted as a mechanic. He married Janelle Arlene Potratz on June 24, 1956. They had 3 children – Kyle Wayne, Jackie Lynn and Jeffrey Walter. Janelle died on November 14, 1964. Wayne then married Helen Wells on November 18, 1966 and they had Cody Gayle, his 4th child.
After the sale of the 77 Ranch in 1973, Wayne’s family moved to Miles City, MT to the Moon Creek area and created the 40 Bar Ranch in 1974. Later, he moved to Kinsey, MT to farm to supply feed for the ranch. Wayne and Helen divorced in 1993. Wayne married his 3rd wife, Jane (Morton) McMiller on July 24, 1999. Together they enjoyed traveling together and the most memorable trip being the last trip they took together to Pearl Harbor in 2014. They celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary this past July. Wayne’s last years were spent at Canyon Creek Memory Care in Billings, MT. He was loved and cared for by the staff. He was referred to as “Cowboy” and always needed his walker, “The Grey Stallion”. He enjoyed visits from his family at his time at Canyon Creek including weekly visits from Jane and his daughter Jackie. During his time in Billings, his granddaughter Marlee made sure his lawn mowing duties were taken care of while he was gone. In August of 2019, he moved to the VA Community Living Center in Miles City on Hospice Care.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Jane, children – Kyle (Gail) Shaw, Jeff (Deb) Shaw and Cody (Tynie) Shaw, and Jackie (Doug) Armstrong. His grandchildren – Kyla (Josh) Sanders, Jay (Edyna) Shaw, Kristi (Cedar) Jeffers, Marlee Shaw (Casey Clauson), Tyrell (Jillian) Gentry, Savannah (Jacob) Weichel and Dallas Shaw. He had 12 great grandchildren – Jess, Jake, Jolie, Jarret and Justin Sanders, Cadence Jo and Paige Shaw, Trevor, Ted and Lucy Jeffers, and Rylin and Bodin Gentry. Also, his sister Linda Shaw of Red Lodge, MT; sister-in-law Myra Shaw of Newcastle, WY as well as several nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Janelle (Potratz) Shaw (wife), Richard (Dick) Shaw (brother) and Helen Frances Shaw (niece)
Family will receive friends on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City followed by full military honors. A luncheon will follow at the VFW in Miles City. Wayne will be laid to rest beside Janelle Potratz Shaw in Bassett Memorial Park in Bassett, NE on Saturday, May 23, 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601; or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 25, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday October 28, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 25, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday October 28, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Dolores Meidinger Willson says
So very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. My thoughts are sent to all the Shaw family. All the memories made will comfort you in the days and years ahead.
Megan Bowles says
Shaw family- I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Wayne. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Shorty and Judy says
Jeff and the Shaw family sorry for your loss Praying God to give you all the Strength now and in the days to come
Joe and Cathy Donnelly says
To all the Shaw families, we are so very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. It is hard to loose a parent but hopefully you will find peace in your hearts to remember all the good times. Friends and family will be there to lean on and do whatever we can to help you thru. Love to you all.
Lori Raisler says
So sorry, Jane! Love to you and yours.
Cody Morris says
My condolences for your loss.
GARY AND PAT HELM FAMILY says
TO THE SHAWW FAMILY, WE WER SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WAYNES PASSING . HE WAS A VERY NICE GUY WE ALWAYS ENJOYED VISITING HIM GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Bob & Deb Hagemeister says
Jane and family — so sorry to hear about Wayne — we always enjoyed visiting with Wayne over the many years — keep your memories close and know that we have all of you in our thoughts and prayers – take care, Deb & Bob
Richard Meidinger says
So sorry to hear about Waynes passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pray your memories help through these difficult times. May he rest in peace.
Hugs and prayers LInda and Richard
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Louise de Montigny says
My condolences to all of Wayne’s family in his passing. And Jane, what a friend, partner, wife, and caregiver you have been to Wayne through out all his years. With kind regards to all.
Linda Wyse says
Kyle, Jeff, Jackie, Cody and families, Sorry for the loss, thoughts and prayers remember all the great times you had with him.
Rob Bartholomew says
Condolences to all the Shaw family. As was said in the obit. no more earthly struggles! So glad I got to know Wayne. Take care and God bless.
Bill & Jan. Champion says
Shaw Family
we’re sorry to hear above Wayne’s passing. Hope some day we will have a cure for Alizheimers. It ie a nasty sickness that no one should have to get God Bless all
Denise Wagner says
I have many memories of Wayne and his family while they were at the 77 Ranch. 🙂
Rick and Dee Abbott says
To each of Wayne’s family members: We were deeply saddened to learn of Wayne’s passing. We know what a terrible disease Alzheimer’s is! We pray that God grants you His comfort, peace and solace as you mourn Wayne. Hold to the good memories!
Rene and Bev Watts says
We are thinking of you during these difficult times.
Kathy Baber says
Happy heavenly trails to a truly good gentleman. Our sincere sympathy to the Shaw family, we have such good memories of all of you. You were blessed. Kathy and Joe Baber
Glo says
Hugs to each and every one of you. ❤️
Joe and Cathi Peila says
We are so sorry for your loss and send our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Berg says
Shaw Family,
We are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Our sincere sympathy.
Cindy and Dale
Doug Benge says
Shaw Family:
Condolences on Wayne’s passing. Didn’t know about his medical issues. Crumby way to come to the end. Faced it with my dad too. All of you were great clients and friends. He leaves a great legacy represented by all of you. Best wishes.
Doug Benge
Darcy Huckins Corbridge says
Shaw family- Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all at such a difficult time. I hadn’t seen your dad in a long time, but I do remember when he would stop by Mom & Dad’s house to visit while in Miles City. He was such a nice guy, and will be missed.
Arlen and Alice Miller says
Shaw Family, Thoughts and prayers for you all ,remember the good times
John & Terri Coldwell says
To the Shaw family. We learned of Waynes passing. We are sorry to hear about your dad. We remember the visits we had working with him while trucking hauling mint root and driving beet truck. The last time we saw and visited with him he seamed very happy. He was truly one of a kind. We hope you hang onto the memories of this cowboy, trucker and farm & rancher. May his memories live on.
Lynn Holland says
Shaw Family,
Sorry to hear about Father. He’s in a better place now.
Enjoyed going to Moon Creek and Kinsey helping him out over the years.
Learned a few things from him and we had some good times together.
Not to be forgotten. If you need anything just let me know.
Thinking of you. Lynn and Sandy
M G says
When someone we love fall asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure. So take time to grieve and find comfort in knowing that God is near all those calling on Him. Psalms 145:18. My condolences to the family.