Jean Royder Shaw
March 31, 1932 ~ October 14, 2024
Born in:
Wellborn, Texas
Resided in:
Georgetown, Texas
Jean Royder Shaw , aged 92, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, at a Georgetown, TX nursing home. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, husband Harvey, and beloved sister.
She was born in 1932 to parents John S. Royder and Prue Baker Royder at Wellborn, Texas. As she grew up in Wellborn, she learned to be a great cook and terrific seamstress from her mom.
Jean attended and graduated from A&M Consolidated High School in College Station. While attending, she was in the Choral Club, Vice President of Future Homemakers of America, Senior Class Officer and Senior class favorite. During these younger years, Jean was infamous in the neighborhood for her singing voice. The story was that when she would sing at home, all the neighbors could hear her from afar and would enjoy her beautiful voice. She met her future husband, Harvey Shaw, in Wellborn where he was a guest speaker at a church function. They married in 1950 in Baytown, Texas. While Harvey was serving in the Air Force they lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After he completed his service, they moved to the Dallas area, where Harvey was from. They lived there for many years and raised two daughters. They were married for 62 years.
Jean loved many kinds of arts and crafts. She learned the art of making ceramics and excelled in it. Soon her ceramics started winning ribbons in craft shows and fairs, however, she was most happy to have her art pieces displayed in her family members’ homes. Jean and Harvey loved to go on camping trips, where destinations included primarily Colorado and New Mexico. They enjoyed the beautiful mountain scenery, babbling creeks and dabbling around trying to catch a fish or two.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Barry Horsak; daughter Marilyn Rushing and Partner Michael McKee: Grandson Michael Dlabaj and wife Tanya; Granddaughter Kristin Horsak; Grandson Ryan Horsak; Grandson Adam Rushing; Great Grandchildren; and a brother.
Psalms 62: 1
My soul finds rest in God alone;
My salvation comes from him.
Services
Visitation: October 18, 2024 10:00 am
Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Center
3001 S College Ave
Bryan, TX 77801
979-822-3717
https://callawayjones.com
Interment: October 18, 2024 11:30 am
Wellborn Cemetery
6783 Victoria Avenue
College Station, Texas 77845
You certainly deserve your wings! You were loved and respected by many. I will hold cherished memories close to my heart. The picture Dad painted of you has hung in my bedroom for years and I see it every night before going to bed. I am happy for you knowing you are now at peace and among many loved ones you have missed, and in the arms of your sweet savior. You will be missed and have already been missed here on earth as well due to that evil disease we call Alzheimer’s, that robbed you of some wonderful times and experiences. I like to think we will have allot of fun when we catch up! Thank you for being such a wonderful mom and giving person.
Aunt Jean had a gentle heart. My memories are of a loving person who tried to comfort a young girl who lost her sister. She comforted me in my time of need. I remember her giggle when she thought something was funny. The bond between the sisters (Aunt Jean & Hazel) was so strong and loving. During the last years of her life she lost her memories but, Mom (Hazel) continued to visit regardless of
how difficult it was. covid ended the visits,
(but the love of her family continued.
Penny, you speak such truth. She was indeed very close to her sister, your mom, and loved you three girls like you were her own. I remember when you went to Florida one year with Mom, Dad and myself on vacation when we were teenagers. And like you, I can so remember your mother’s giggle as well! I am forever grateful that they shared such a beautiful bond that allowed us all to create wonderful memories. If I had a Time Machine I believe I would be spending much of my time reliving those days.