Helen B. Shaw

SHAW, Helen B., Feb 5, 1921 – May 12, 2011. Age 90 yrs, Omaha. Born to Emma Cole and William Wiehle of Portsmouth, OH, Helen was a graduate of nursing at Mercy Hospital, Portsmouth, OH. Upon graduation, Helen and her class enlisted in the Army Nursing Corps. While in the Army Nursing Corps, she met and married her husband of 63 years, Murray L. Shaw, in Fort Knox, KY. When Murray retired from the Army after 20 years, he and Helen settled in Omaha, NE. Helen returned to her nursing career and began work at Immanuel Medical Center, where she forged many life-long friendships. Helen was active in Eastern Star, home chapter #516, Wheelersburg, OH, along with the Eastern Star in Omaha, NE and the Daughters of the Nile, SAT-RA Temple #59. Helen and Murray were both actively involved with Omaha Lodge #288, Tangier Shrine, Scottish Rite and Sojourners. Helen and Murray were also active members of First Christian Church, 6630 Dodge, Omaha, NE. She is survived by her daughter, Karen A. Shaw of Fort Worth, TX; sister, Katherine McGuire of Santa Maria, CA; brother, William J. Wiehle of Portsmouth, OH; niece, Susan Armstrong and family. With sincere appreciation to Helen’s care-giver, Louise Jones and her family for providing Helen with home care and a second family; and deep appreciation to Judy Boysen-Rumbaugh, Care for Seniors, for providing outstanding geriatric care for Helen. CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE to take place in Fort Worth, TX; time and date to be announced.

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