Evelyn A. Shaw

Evelyn A. Shaw passed away September 3, 2018 in Bozeman, MT surrounded by family, having just turned 97 two days before; she was the last of nine Deshner siblings.



She is survived by her children Beverly Jacobson, Cliff (Betty) Anderson, Bill (Cindy) Shaw, Gary Shaw, Cathy Shaw, Therese (Ed) Michalson; grandchildren Melody Martin, Lea (Merle) Frank, Kristine Anderson, Alex (Billie Jo) Anderson, Mick Scott, Frank (Chris) Scott, Kerry Anderson, Mark (Brandi) Scott, Delanie (Dave) Campbell, Willow (Shawn) Moran, Eli (Brittney) Shaw, Nicole (Josh) Martin, Dan (Shasta) Lally, Ryan (Charity) Michalson and Adam (Pearl) Michalson; 38 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.



Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, 8 siblings, husbands Percy Shaw and Archie Anderson, son Alexander, grandsons Neil Michalson and Steven Jacobson and an infant granddaughter.



Like every inch of yarn in the afghans she wove for us, we passed through her hands with love and intention. With grace and love she wove her stories and laughter into the fabric of our lives. Through the stories she loved to tell, she guided us to value education, independence, and above all, family. She lived a life like any other, filled with joys and hardships, but through it all, she maintained her curiosity, her convictions, and her ready laugh. And oh, to make her laugh, was to accomplish something beautiful. She loved and sought beauty everywhere she went, she grew flowers even in a drought. Her strength and generosity created an unwavering foundation for her children and grandchildren to carry forward. She loved to dance, eat “good” tomatoes, to hold babies, to laugh, to love, to live. As she was so loved, she will be so missed.



Special thanks to Pastor Sam Bennett and Compassus Hospice Care nurses Matt, Judi, Leslie and Brownie.