James W. Shaw

James W. Shaw, 58, of St. Anne (formerly of Bourbonnais), died suddenly on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at home with his ever-faithful black Labrador, Maggie, and Chance, the cat who had the very good fortune of being abandoned as a kitten on the road outside Jim’s house, both comfortingly by his side. Jim graduated from Kankakee Community College and had worked at Kankakee Electric Steel and Armstrong World Industries. Before becoming disabled with back injuries, he loved to fish, hunt and scuba dive. He had a passion for cooking and gardening – and beer brewing and drinking! Jim was born May 10, 1959, the son of Cecil (Bud) Shaw, Jr. and Bessie Frances Shaw. Left with his loss are his mother; sister, Nancy (William) Hengstler; foster sister, Vicky (Don) Prater; daughter, Jennifer Johnson; step-sons, Thomas (Nikki) Angle and William (Crystal) Angle; and, thirteen grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He goes now to join his father; sister, Patty Peppin; and, the love of his life, Debra Padgett-Shaw, previously deceased. There will be no services but friends and family will be gathering for a celebration of Jim’s life at the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Bourbonnais on Saturday, July 8th at 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP to 815-907-7111 Cremation Rites were accorded. Jensen Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements. Please sign James’s guestbook at jensenmemorialchapel.com Please No flowers be sent to the Olive Garden.