Alta Shaw
May 22, 1922 ~ March 3, 2014
Alta R. Shaw, 91 of Gettysburg, passed away, Monday, March 03, 2014 at the Avera Oahe Manor, Gettysburg.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Jeff Adel officiating. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 2014 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg.
Alta Rose Thompson was born May 22, 1922 in Gettysburg, SD to Adam and Lula (Payne) Thompson. She attended school at the Gettysburg Elementary and Gettysburg High School.
On December 24, 1939, Alta was united in marriage to Lloyd Shaw at the United Methodist Church in Gettysburg. Together they owned and operated the Wilson Motel in Redfield, the Ring Neck Café, Sunset Café and the Medicine Rock Café in Gettysburg.
She loved to spend time reading, attending rummage and auction sales, working in her flower gardens, bird watching, collecting angels and spending time with family and friends. Alta was a member of the Eastern Star, the American Legion Auxiliary, the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
Her life will be cherished by her children: Sheron Archer Jost of Gettysburg, Vicki (Shorty) Tassler of Pierre and John W. (Lisa) Shaw of Creston, IA; one son-in-law, Duane Puffer of Redfield; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Alta was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lloyd; daughter Lila Puffer; great granddaughter Crystal Paxton; sisters: Mamie Rogers and Velda Axsom; brothers, George and Ernie Thompson; three nieces and two sons-in-law, Stan Archer and Jim Jost.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Alta's arrangements.
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Dear John and Lisa,
John, it is obvious how proud your Mother was of you. And Lisa, I know much you loved your Mother-in-Law! Not only because she was a fun, kind woman but because she raised such a thoughtful and loving son.
I am sorry for your loss and that of your whole family, John!
Love, George and Joy
Love and comfort for you and your family during this difficult time, Shawna…
Vicki and family: So sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is never easy. I enjoyed taking care of Alta at Dakota Heritage. You never knew what she was going to say to you or have you do for her. It was my pleasure. Keep her memories close to your heart.