With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Yvonne Shaw, 84, of Colfax, Wash. She passed away on Dec. 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loved ones following several years of health-related issues.
Yvonne was born on March 24, 1940 in Comanche County, Texas to Homer Clifton Perdue and Ola “June” Anderson.
When Yvonne was in the eighth grade they moved to Kingsburg, Fresno County, Calif. where she graduated from high school. Yvonne married Herbert “Herb” Westly Shaw on March 18, 1959 in Reno, Washoe County, Nev. They had two children. Yvonne and Herb lived in multiple places in California and Oregon throughout their married life. They also lived in Florida for a short while when they retired.
Yvonne worked at various jobs throughout her life, but the ones she loved the most were driving school bus and being a long-haul trucker. She could tell you how to get to any place you wanted to go and what roads were the best ones to take. She had a great memory of her travels and shared her experiences with anyone who would listen. We loved to hear her tell her stories! She enjoyed being on the beach, visiting with family, her flower gardens and making quilts for loved ones and friends. She also enjoyed making lap quilts for the local Ronald McDonald House and disabled veterans, and baby quilts distributed by her church.
She is survived by her son, Clifton “Brent” (Fedelina) Shaw of Colfax, Wash. and daughter, Susan “Michelle” Shaw; grandchildren, J. Jon (Pam) Shaw, Colorado; Brent J. (Dana) Shaw, Washington; Jennifer M. Shaw, Oregon; Jocelyn (Geoff) Sweet, Florida and Daelyn Hogan; great-grandchildren, Rami (Anthony) Underwood, Laci Wiggins, Garrett Wiggins, Kyra (Chase) Becker, Simone Shaw, Megan Shaw, Jacob Shaw, Ethan Shaw, Yvonne “Evie” Sweet and Paige Sweet; and great-great grandson, Jayce Warren.
She was preceded in death by both her parents; two infant brothers who died shortly after birth; and her beloved husband of 54 years, Herb.
The funeral will be a private graveside ceremony on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 at the Hermiston Cemetery with family and close friends.
Please share memories of Yvonne with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
