Manford A. Shaw, age 86, past president of Westminster College, died January 24, 1993 in Salt Lake City after a long illness.
Born November 14, 1906 in Tremonton, Utah, a son of Noah Edward and LoVisa Brent Shaw. Married Janet Walker, February 4, 1932. She died March 15, 1950. Married June Winward, May 6, 1953.Received B.A. degree, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut in 1929. In 1942, received Juris Doctorate from University of Utah, and Honorary Doctor of Laws in 1957 from Westminster College.
After working for Dictaphone Sales Corporation, New York City, New York, he returned to Salt Lake City in 1932 and for ten years was Vice President of E. B. Wicks Company. Part time lecturer at U of U and Westminster College. Served in USA Air Force during World War II, and graduated from "Command in General Staff School," attaining the Rank of Major. Following his service, he established and was President of Shaw, Inc. Realty and Land Development Company, Salt Lake City. Served as President of National Mortgage Company, S. L. Board of Realtors, Utah State Realty Association, and Utah Association of Sales Executives.
Member of the Board of Trustees of Westminster College for over 25 years, serving as chairman 1965-1968. In January of 1968, he became President of Westminster College, serving in the capacity until 1976. He continued as Chancellor of the College until his death.
Member of the Utah State Bar Association; Board of Trustees, Christ United Methodist Church; Board of Trustees, Y.M.C.A.; and Co-chairman, National Conference of Christians and Jews, from which he received the Brotherhood of Man Award in 1982.
Survivors include his wife, June of Salt Lake City; daughters, Dr. Ann (Sir Ian) McFarlane of Sydney, Australia; Ms. Brent Shaw Foster of Claremont, California; Mrs. Karen Shaw (Michael) Cordray of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Cynthia Shaw (Dr. Randy) Pitts of Hillsboro, Oregon; Mrs. Debra Shaw (Frank) Benzinger of Bellevue, Washington; Mrs. Avis Shaw (Kelly) Ravsten, also of Bellvue, Washington; duaghter-in-law, Judy Bloker Shaw of Salt Lake City; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Michael M. Shaw, and granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Foster.
Memorial services will be held January 27, 1993, at 3:00 p.m. at the Jewett Center at Westminster College, 1840 South 1300 East. Family suggests contributions to Westminster College or Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 East 3300 South, SLC.
Funeral directors, Evans & Early Mortuary.
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