Elizabeth “Liz” Todd Shaw, 84
Elizabeth “Liz” Todd Shaw, 84 of Gainesville, Fla., (wife of Lawrance Shaw) passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Liz was born Sept. 19, 1937, in Easton, Maine, to Guy and Helen (Dane) Todd. Liz graduated from Columbia University with a master of arts degree in English. Liz was a part of 4 Seasons Garden Club, United Methodist Women’s Group out of First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, and the Agricultural Women’s Club at the University of Florida. She was an avid gardener and floral arranger for 4 Seasons Garden Club and accredited flower show judge. Liz arranged beautiful creations for the 4 Seasons Garden Club.
She and Larry loved to travel and some of their adventures included (Russia, Japan, Germany, Europe, Alaska, and Canada). Both Larry and Elizabeth loved to take rides in their 1916 Maxwell in many parades during the summer.
Liz is survived by: her loving husband of 55 years, Lawrance Shaw; sisters-in-law, Janet Shaw, Aiko Shaw and Joan Shaw; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Liz is preceded in death by: parents, Guy and Helen (Dane); brother, George Todd; brothers-in-law, Donald (Aiko) Shaw, Ian (Joan) Shaw; and multiple pets.
Funeral service will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2002, at St. Vincent Cemetery in St. Vincent, Minn.
