Kay Shaw

ArlandKay Thomas Shaw Shag, age 36 of Rangely, Colorado, formally of Gunnison, Utah, passed away August 18, 2012 in Rangely from a car accident. Kay was born October 31, 1975 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Arland Lakay and Patricia Clark Shaw. On July 15, 1993 Kays first son TylerKay Shaw was born in Gunnison,Utah. Kay loved old cars and rust which lead him to receive a degree in autobody and paint from Snow College South in Richfield, Utah. He married Michelle Treloar on June 13, 1998 in Salina, Utah. They later had three children together. Kay had a soft spot for exotics from exotic cars to exotic saltwater fish aquariums. He would spend hours just admiring the details and beauty of his works of art. In 2006 Kay found his true passion in coal mining. He took great pride in his work and in the fact that he was providing a good life for his family. Kay was a member of the UMWA and mine rescue and he was ready and willing to risk it all to help a fellow coal miner. Kay had a heart of gold and always wanted to help anyone he could. He enjoyed every minute he had with his children and loved them dearly. He was loved by everyone and will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife; Michelle Shaw, Rangely, son; TylerKay Shaw, age 19 of Gunnison, daughter; Nikayla Shaw, age 13 of Rangely, sons; Harley Blaze, age 9 and Talan Shaw of Rangely, unborn grandson; baby AiedenKay, mother; Patricia Shaw, grandmother; Karma Shaw, siblings; Anthony Andy (Carol) Shaw, L. Kurt Shaw, Latricia (Ron) Lazenby, Lesa (Josie) Bown, Raychelle Shaw and many nieces and nephews. We love you Daddy!! Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 12 noon at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary in Vernal, Utah with visitation 1 hour prior to services. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.