Kenneth R. Shaw

Kenneth R. Shaw age 91 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at his home. He was born January 15, 1932 in Rockford, MI the son of Charles and Ruth (Phelps) Shaw. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-54. In 1956 he married Louise Neaman. They had two daughters, Kelly (Randy) Longcore, Kolene (Rick) Gibson and 2 sons, Kirk Shaw and Kory Shaw. Following came 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandkids and 2 great great. He was a great supporter of his grandkids activities and went to all the ballgames and 4H shows. He coached little league when his sons were involved. Ken loved playing cards with friends and other couples. He discovered golf and enjoyed his time doing that for over 50 years. His love of people made him well suited to his job as salesman at Wallace Pontiac for 29 years. When Wallaces closed he worked at VanderHyde Ford for 9 years. After retiring as salesman, he joined Louise in her restaurant, Kelly’s in Cedar Springs where he loved seating customers and visiting with friends he made there. He also became famous for his chicken with biscuit and gravy special he made on Sundays. In 1992 they sold the restaurant and traveled with friends on short trips so he could get home to tend the yard and the flower gardens. People enjoyed driving by their home. During retirement he had fun working and golfing at Cedar Chase Golf Course and loved spending time with the friends he made there. Michael at Cedar Chase was very good to Ken, dedicating the 17th hole to him with a memorial garden in honor of the 2 holes in one he had on that hole. He is a well loved husband and father. Life is forever changed by his loss. He is survived by Louise, his wife of 67 years; kids and many grandchildren; sisters, Geri (Bob) Winegar, Rosi Pappas; brother-in-law, Rich (Anna) Decommer; daughter-in-law, Crystal Shaw; special golf buddy, Paul Chicklon; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, George Pappas. The family will greet friends Friday, May 19 from 6-8 pm at the K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. The service will be Saturday 12:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, 140 S. Main St. Cedar Springs. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am. Pastor Michelle Vallier officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Faith Hospice or the United Methodist Church, Cedar Springs.