Lois L Shaw

July 24, 1917 - April 10, 2015

Lois L. Shaw 97 of Bluffton passed away at 1:47 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, at River Terrace Estates in Bluffton. She was born on July 24, 1917 in Harrison Township, Wells County and was raised by her mother Nellie I. (Spade) Mock and Floyd Mock. She graduated from Bluffton High School with the class of 1935. Mrs. Shaw worked in the Wells County Extension Service as a secretary for 24 years, retiring in 1979. She was also the editor of Wells County Farm News for many years and a longtime member of the Six Mile Church. On October 4, 1936 in Wells County, Lois and Adelma “Dell” Shaw were married. He preceded her in death in June 13, 1989. Lois is survived by three sons: Ray A. (Jerry) Shaw, Gary D. (Connie) Shaw and Steven K. (Sonia) Shaw all of Bluffton along with 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, along with two sisters Valera Liby of Bluffton and Jayne (Richard) Martin of Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday (April 13, 2015) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home. Dr. Bryson “Gene” Bell will be officiating. Calling hours will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday and for one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will take place at Bethel Cemetery in Rural Bluffton. Memorials may be made to Family LifeCare in Berne. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.