Elizabeth Ruth (Bette) Shaw
Elizabeth Ruth (Bette) Shaw, of Denton, was born on November 22, 1923 in Cozad, Nebraska to Estal Bain and Minnie B. Farmer and passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the age of 88. She taught elementary school for the Denton ISD for 24 years and was married to Clifton Shaw, who preceded her in death in 1996, for fifty years.
Bette lived life with integrity and an impressive mixture of generosity, compassion, and feisty toughness. She believed in fun and laughter and insisted that we celebrate her life rather than mourn her passing. We will cherish her memory forever and give thanks to her and for her.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors.
Bette is survived by her daughter, Cindy Yarbrough; granddaughter, Alicyn Yarbrough; son-in-law, Bill Yarbrough; brother, Jim Bain; loving companion, John Moellinger; sister-in-law, Carol Felker; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, the Wences family; and many caring friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifton; her parents; son, Gary Clifton Shaw; sister, Virginia Murray; sisters-in-law, Kay Bain and Bea Watts; and parents-in-law, Coy and Bessie Shaw.
The family invites Bette’s friends to join them after the service for a celebration of her life at John Moellinger’s house. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SPCA of Texas, ATTN: Development, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX 75212.
