Jack Shaw

Jack Shaw of Chalfont, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024 with his loving children by his side. Jack was born on January 6, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Alfred and Rose (Samuels) Shaw.  Jack enlisted in the US Navy on July 1943 and served as a sonarman for the 7th Fleet until Honorably Discharged in March 1946, receiving the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal and Philippine Liberation Ribbon.

Jack married Norma Haldeman West on October 21, 1950 at New Britain Baptist Church, New Britain, Pennsylvania.  They were blessed with two children, Donna and Douglas, and were married for 43 years before Norma passed away on December 18, 1993.

Jack was a member of New Britain Baptist Church for over 60 years. He was very active in church activities and served on the Board of Trustees for several years. He also volunteered at the church's Food Pantry twice a week, assisting those who came for food and doing a lot of behind the scenes work. Once a month he was at the Pantry to accept food donations from another local church.

Jack lived a long, full life and had many who loved him. He is survived by his daughter Donna Hafner, son Douglas Shaw (Janice), grandchildren Wendy Hafner (Lindsey), Katie Hafner, Ryan Shaw (Evelyn), Deanna Shaw, Daniel Shaw, Jamie Pund (Mike), Kyle Shaw, and great-grandsons Jackson Earnest, Tyler Earnest, and Noah Shaw. Jack was preceeded in death by his loving wife Norma, sisters Marge and Emma, and brothers Alfred and Charlie.

Visitation will be held on December 20, 2024 at 10:00AM at Reed & Steinbach Funeral Home, 2335 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, followed by a funeral service at 11:00AM.  Interment in Beulah Cemetery, New Britain, Pennsylvania follows the funeral service.