"I was so very sorry to hear of your loss, please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers..........................Margie"
In loving memory of
Megan Shaw
January 1, 1900 - October 19, 2009
RUSHFORD, MINN. - Megan M. Shaw, 29, of Rushford, Minn. died on Monday, October 19, at her home.
Megan was born on November 10, 1979, in LaCrosse, Wis. to William and Joyce (Brand) Block. Her father was in the military so while growing up Megan lived all around the United States, spending most of her childhood in Corpus Christi Texas. She was a graduate of the Flower Bluff High School in Corpus Christi. Megan moved to Rushford in 2003, where she worked for a while at Stumpy's. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart, Minn. where she was a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed helping out with her son William's Cub Scout troop. Megan loved doing everything with William. He was her life.
She is survived by her son, William of Rushford; mother, Joyce of Rushford; maternal grandparents, Melvin and Anita Brand of Rushford; brother, Beau (Kayla) Block of Rushford; special aunt, Karen Block; and by many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father and paternal grandparents.
A memorial gathering for Megan will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23. Burial will be in the St. John's North Cemetery in Hart.
Hoff Funeral Homes - Rushford Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"Dear Joyce and William I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. You know that I'm just a phone call away if you need to talk. Love always, Judy"
"Joyce,William and Beau We were all very sadden by the news of your daughter/mom/sister passing... Joyce, We thinking of you each and everyday. Even though we never really got to know Megan...We know that she is a wonderful daughter to you and she will be greatly missed. I really wished that I would have been able to fly my mom out to be there for you. William, You were and still are the apple in your mom's eye. She was so very proud of you and truly honored to be your mom. We know you will miss her each and everyday,but just remember even though you can not see her she is there with you watching you grow and We know that you will be making her very proud of everything that you accomplish in life. Love always, Toni,Breanna and Steven"
"I am very saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in these trying times. May the memories you hold help you through and give you strength with the Grace of God."
"William and Joyce, It is with much sadness we hear of Megan's passing. We are so very sorry and still in shock of the news. William, your mom loved you very much and that we could always see when we saw you two together. She will be looking down on you from above and when you feel lonely and miss her she will always be there for you. Joyce, it is with great sadness to hear the news of Megan's passing. Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family. Glenn, Diana and Kelley Faraone"
"William - I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I know your mom loves you and she will be watching over you today, tomorrow and always, William. I look forward to seeing you again in school...it just is not the same without you there William. We miss you a lot. God bless you my little friend. Kristi Stennes RP Elem. Para"
"Joyce, I am so sorry. You know that Megan was like a sister to me. We were the only ones who ever really understood each other. Even though years and miles seperated us she is still in my heart everyday. I couldn't have made it through a lot of things if it wasn't for her. She is the most special person I have ever met. I will miss her. Love you guys. See you soon."
"Dear William and Joyce, We are very sorry to hear about your loss. William, we have been thinking about you so much the last two days. We have been talking about how much your mom loves you and remembering how she loved to be with you at T-ball, scouts, or whatever you were doing. You have always given her joy and always will. We miss you and will see you soon. Joyce, We are so sorry to hear about Megan. Your family is in our prayers. Please let us know how we can help. Mark and Pat Barber "
"Megan was Loved by all of us and just like another daughter to us on this day we are all saddened by this lost. She spent as much time with us as Jen did with all of you and had a special place in our heart. We will always love her and William is a blessing . You are all in our Hearts and prayers"
"William - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I've been thinking about you and your family alot. I look forward to seeing you again soon. My family is praying for your family right now. We are praying that God helps you and your family through this very sad time. Remember that God loves you and he loves your mom too. God will take care of your mom and she will happy and healthy in heaven watching you through the stars. Take Care 'Lil Buddy! Mrs. Skalet R-P Elem. School Secretary"
"I am sorry for your loss. I have been thinking about you all day. Can't wait for you to come back to school. We all miss you!!"
"Dear William I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Your mom was a nice person, We will all miss her. We are all waiting for you to come back to school. You are a good friend. I am glad you have good people to take care of you. Bless you. See you soon, your friend Hans Lind."
"Dear William~ We all thought about you alot today and will be thinking about you in the days to come. We are very sorry to hear about your mom. She loves you very much and is going to keep watch over you. She was a very special person and we all know how much you love her. Keep her in your heart William and she will be with you everywhere you go. You are a super person William and you will be alright but for now hold your family close and know we are here for you. You have our thoughts and prayers. Our class was just not the same today and won't be until you are back with us. Take care and we will see you soon!"
"Dear William & Joyce I have be thinking about you everyday and praying for everyone in the family in this hard time. My daughter Brooke has being thinking about William also. If William needs a break he's more than welcome to come over. Joyce if you need anything please let me know. I'm here for you guys. I didn't know your daughter very well just the times she would come into the Corner when I was working. She was very friendly and would do anything for William. Take Care.....William, Joyce and Boe"