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Gordon Shaw, M.D. ("Gordie"), of Scottsdale, AZ and Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 after a brief illness, 20 days short of his 90th birthday. Gordon was born on August 31, 1920 to Esther and Kalman Shaw of Toronto, Canada. Gordon is survived by the love of his life for 56 years, Verla. He is also lovingly survived by his four children and their spouses: Rachelle Shaw, D.D.S. and Daniel Faber; Pamela and Thomas Lawson, Colin Shaw D.M.D. and Danielle Panter, and David Shaw, D.O. and Laurie Gordon, D.D.S. Gordon's pride and joy were his 11 grandchildren: Nathaniel, Jeremy, and Zachary Lawson; Ari, Levi, and Maya Shaw-Faber; Jennifer and Adam Shaw; and Caleb, Libby, and Eliana Shaw. Gordon's education at Washington University of St. Louis was interrupted by World War II. During the war he served as a bacteriological warfare researcher for the Canadian army. Gordon graduated from the University of Toronto School of Medicine in 1953. He had a diverse career as a physician. He was a board-certified pathologist, coroner, and on the staff at Washington University hospital. He earned a masters degree in public health. He practiced for many years in hospitals in northwest Indiana. Gordon finished his career in private practice in Ottawa, IL. After a 45-year career, he retired in 1998. Judaism was always at the center of his life. Gordon was a member of several congregations including B'nai Israel in Albuquerque. He was active in B'nai B'rith and visited Israel. Gordon kveled at the b'nai mitzvot of eight of his grandchildren. Gordon's interests were following politics and current events. A dedicated Democrat, he was always up for a good political discussion. Late in life, Gordon took up golf and always enjoyed playing with his sons and grandsons. He never missed a party and enjoyed hosting parties. He was an avid reader, a world traveler, and concerned about his fellow humans. Most of all, he loved his family. His compassionate heart will be missed. Services will be held at B'nai Israel, 4401 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2010. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 Yale Blvd SE. A memorial service will be held in Scottsdale at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gordon's favorite charity, the Council for Jews With Special Needs, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 205, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, (480) 629-5343. Please visit our online guestbook for Dr. Shaw at: www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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