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Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Megan Shaw Prelinger and Rick Prelinger of San Francisco sister Betty Root of Yakima by stepson Chris Hazen of Eugene (Cindy Chan) and by their respective families, including niece Randi Maddox, nephew Rusty Root, and grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and step-grandchildren. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend. His whimsical artworks, original use of language, and droll sense of humor brought delight to those around him. To family, friends, and colleagues he was known throughout his life as a gentle, spiritual man who loved animals. Later in life he augmented his professional work with volunteer service for organizations including Bring Recycling and the Eugene Public Library.

MEGAN GISH OBITUARY LICENSE

In 1979 he obtained his pilot’s license and piloted recreational flights for friends and family around the Northwest. During his decades of service to that profession he created many buildings in Lane County and around Oregon, both residential and commercial structures in which he specialized in energy efficiency and artistry in design. After graduating from the U of O and becoming a licensed architect, Bob practiced architecture in Eugene up to the time of his death. His other point of pride from that time was that all the men under his command survived their tours of duty. He was always proud of having designed and built Army hospitals. In 1968 he was drafted into the Army and became a First Lieutenant and construction engineer and builder for the 18th Engineer Brigade of the Corps of Engineers in Southeast Asia. In 1967 he married Kimberly Gish and they had a daughter, Megan, who he raised in Eugene. The University of Oregon’s School of Architecture drew him to Eugene, where he loved the city’s forested hills and peaceful ambience.

Robert, also known as Bob, was born in Grants Pass in 1943 to Elizabeth Chamberlin Shaw and Melvin Shaw, and raised in The Dalles, graduating from The Dalles High School. Shaw, local architect and Eugene resident of 55 years, passed away peacefully on April 13th at his home in Eugene from natural causes.

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