Daniel Henry Shaw

On Friday, August 2, 2019 Daniel Henry Shaw, loving father, beloved son, cherished brother, dear uncle and great friend passed away at the age 65.

Daniel was born November 23, 1953 and was a long-time resident of “the Southside” of St. Louis, Missouri. After attending Fox High School, he served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. All who knew Daniel knew him as a gifted electrician, mechanic, carpenter and jack of all trades. He owned his own business as a general contractor throughout his career. His hobbies included tinkering with electronics and old cars, listening to rock legends Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, fishing off the pier in Padre Island near Corpus Christi, Texas, cooking and attending pow wows to celebrate his Native American heritage. Daniel was smart and hard-working and liked to make people laugh. He was known for his quick wit, kind heart and compassionate spirit. Daniel will be missed by many.

Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Lester Shaw, Sr. and his brothers, David Shaw, Sr. and Terry Shaw.

Daniel is survived by his mother, Joy Shaw (Wells), his beloved daughters, Danielle (Josh) Spieckerman, Dana Shaw and Jamie Turner, his grandchildren, Sydney Spieckerman, Henry Sansone and Harold Sansone, his siblings, Sandra Roe (Shaw) and Lester Shaw. Daniel leaves behind many beloved family members and great friends.