Obituary of Corey Shaw

Corey Shaw Age 52, of Morris, IL, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014 at The University of Chicago Medical Center from complications of Amyloidosis, a rare ailment he fought for nearly two years. Born December 13, 1961 in Idaho Falls, Idaho where he was raised and educated. Corey joined the Air Force after High School, and while enroute to an assignment, he met Donna Mestemaker, an Ohio native who, while beginning a vacation, boarded the plane Corey was on. She eventually would become his wife. In addition to his beloved wife of 32 years, Donna, he is survived by his daughters, Cari (Rick) Archer of Tampa, FL; and Tara Shaw of Morris, IL. His mother, Priscilla (nee Ball) Shaw of Idaho Falls; father, Dennis (LeeAnn) Shaw of Idaho Falls; grandmother, Helen Shaw Arbuckle of Idaho; two sisters, Denise (Shawn) Martin of the Boise, ID area and Diana (Dennis) Tracy of Idaho Falls; one brother, Kelly (Kellie Jo) Shaw of Idaho Falls. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Corey will also be missed by the Mestemaker family, who thought the world of him, rallying with him through his difficult journey. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gordon J. Shaw and maternal grandparents, Emer and Ina Ball. Corey, a self-employed race car designer and builder, enjoyed living in several locations in the U.S. throughout his adult years. He was formerly a resident of Virginia, Illinois and California (while serving our Country), Michigan and Idaho. He was a military buff who enjoyed several hobbies, including fishing (for fish and cats), camping, hunting, flying,cooking, sports cars and playing the trumpet. He loved his family immensely and will forever be proud of his daughters. All friends and relatives are invited to gather for a visitation in the Narthex of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 516 E. Jackson Street, Morris, Il. on Friday, August 22, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held also at Immaculate Conception Church Saturday, August 23, 2104 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Ed Howe, C.R. officiating. As it was Corey's wish cremation rites have been accorded, and his final earthly remains will be going home to Idaho Falls at a later date. In lieu of flowers, preferred forms of memorials can be directed to Corey's family to offset medical expenses. Arrangements by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 1201 W. Route 6, Morris. For information (815) 942-5040