Dale Shaw

Dale Kent Shaw, 68, beloved Grandad, Father, Brother, and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on January 27, 2025. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico on July 14, 1956 to Billy Joe Shaw and Gerry (VanGroningen) Shaw and grew up with two older brothers, David and Dennis, and one younger sister, Dena. After a few semesters in college in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dale moved back to Clovis and married Julie (Krake), now divorced, and began the joyous privilege of raising Julie's daughter, Nikki, as his own daughter. Not many years later, they welcomed a son, Derek. While initially providing for his family through the farming trade, Dale worked in the Insurance industry before starting his own advertising agency business in Clovis and later became a realtor in the Albuquerque area. Dale never met a stranger, enjoyed golfing, snow skiing, coaching his son's sport teams, hunting and fishing, and taking his family to the lake in the summers. Later in life, he caught the travel bug where he adventured to countries like Turkey, Italy, Spain, France, Costa Rica, Australia, and New Zealand. He even spent a few years as a golf instructor on cruise ships in the Caribbean. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his family and grandkids: cheering them on playing sports, watching movies, and sharing family traditions and the hobbies he enjoyed. Dale adored his family and made sure everyone knew it.

Dale was preceded in death by his father, Bill. Dale is survived by his mother Gerry, brother David, Dennis, and sister Dena (Plyler). Dale is also survived by his daughter Nikki Payton in Frisco, Texas; son Derek Shaw (Aubree) in Denver, Colorado; nine grandchildren - Zavian Lewis (Evelyn) and JP Payton (Amber) in Atlanta, Georgia, Naia, Lani, and Caiden Payton, all in Friso, Texas, Drake, Avery, Lyra, and Maeve Shaw, all in Denver, Colorado and one great-grandchild, Delilah Payton in Atlanta, Georgia.

A Celebration Of Life service will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:30am at Church of Christ 1720 W. 21st Street, Clovis, New Mexico 88101. Lunch to follow. Flowers may be sent to The Church of Christ prior to the service. Cremation provided by Steed-Todd Funeral Home.