Frank Shaw

Frank Shaw passed away on December 3, 2003 at his home in Littleton, Colorado. Frank was born in Toronto, Canada on January 12, 1925. He is survived by Peggy Smith of Littleton; son, Dr. Brian Shaw of Toronto, Canada; daughter, Gail Siebert of Wichita, Kansas; four grandchildren and many friends and relatives throughout Canada and the United States. Frank's career began with the Canadian Coleman Company in Toronto, Canada in 1940 as a 15-year old apprentice toolmaker. He served a three-year tour in the Canadian Navy during World War II, returned to the Coleman Company and worked his way up to Vice President of manufacturing in Canada. During that time he set up manufacturing plants in Germany, Mexico and Holland. He moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1986 after receiving an MBA Degree from MIT. He retired from the Coleman Company in 1990 after 50 years of service. He served as Chairman of the Board of Via Christi Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas as well as serving as a Board member of other numerous corporations. Frank requested that he be cremated with no formal service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Hospital for Sick Children Foundation", 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G128.