Bobbye Ruth Shaw

Born 11-9-1925 in Lamesa Texas to Kelly and Ruby (Lawler) Bockman. Bobbye graduated from Lamesa High School then Texas Tech University with a B.A. where she met the love of her life Rodrick Shaw. Bobbye then received a M.A. from the University of Iowa and joined the faculty at SMU. She married Rod Shaw after he received his law degree from SMU and moved to Lubbock in 1950. Bobbye directed Girl Scout Camp Las Leonitas for several years and was very involved in the community. She was a charter member of the Lubbock League of Women Voters, a life member of the Girl Scouts and a 75 year member of the First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and served on numerous committees and boards. She was active in the Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church for more than 25 years, often serving as a delegate to Jurisdiction and General Conference. Bobbye enjoyed especially working with Ceta Canyon Methodist Camp and had been chair of its board. Bobbye was a member of PEO Chapter CG, Friends of the Library and was teacher of the Tuesday Bible Study Group. She was also active in United Methodist Women and a voracious reader with an avid interest in world affairs. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, retired Lubbock County Judge, Rodrick L Shaw, her parents and her brothers John Weldon Pruitt and Dean Bockman. She is survived by her two sons Luke "Larkin" Shaw of Lubbock and Dr Robin Shaw (Dr Mary Jo Shaw) of Coeur dAlene, ID; three grandchildren Kellen (Jordan) Ruiz of Portland OR, Dr Chris Shaw (Sarah Law) of Portland OR, and Mason Shaw of Seattle WA; two great-granddaughters Wren and Piper Ruiz; many generations of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bobbye was a tiny force to be reckoned with as witnessed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Bobbye chose independent living at Brookdale Grand Court 12 years ago and treasured the relationships she formed with both residents and staff. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to : South Plains Food Bank, 5605 MLK BLVD Lubbock, Texas 79404 Ceta Canyon Methodist Camp, 37201 FM-1721 Happy, Texas 79042 The Everliving Trust of First United Methodist Church - Lubbock 1411 Broadway Lubbock, Texas 79401.

Bobbye Ruth Shaw

November 9, 1925 - February 8, 2025