Caldrin "Cal" Charles Shaw

March 17, 2022

With great love and sadness, we announce the passing of Cal Shaw at 70 years old. Cal passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan.

Cal was born on September 30, 1951 to Doug and Bernice Shaw of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. As indicated in his Grade 12 yearbook, Cal had a lifelong dream to become a professional “Playboy” but as the salary for such a job did not meet his expectations he instead worked in the mines and mills. Following this, he upgraded his education and worked as an administrator for rural municipalities, towns and villages in Saskatchewan. This allowed Cal to live a life of adventure while working for the Hamlet of Kugluktuk, Nunavut and for Diavik in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Cal was a talented artist and enjoyed carving inukshuks and bears. His carvings were made from one piece of stone and not glued or pinned. He was taught by Bill Nasogaluak and Blake Noksana of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. He enjoyed playing cards, games, hunting, fishing and gardening. He retired on a farm near Mozart, Saskatchewan where he enjoyed every minute of each day and collected several miscellaneous items, leaving a lot of stuff which his wife and daughter have no idea what to do with.

Cal was married to Pat Bjarnason for 50 years. Cal will be deeply missed by his wife; daughter Tonya; son-in-law Steve Pugh; granddaughter Meredith and grandson Tristan; his sister Sandy Hallen; brother-in-law Leon Bjarnason; his sister-in-law Betty-Ann Bjarnason; as well as numerous uncles, aunties, nephews, nieces, friends, cousins and acquaintances. Cal was predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law George Hallen.

Cal’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Wynyard Legion Hall, 202 - 3rd Street East, Wynyard, Saskatchewan. Service will be conducted by our special family friend Reverend George Holiday. Cal was never one to dress up, so the family requests that you come dressed comfortably. We hope that you will smile as you remember Cal because this is what he would have wanted.

Memorial donations may be made to the Mozart Sympawthy Animal Sanctuary, Box 37, Mozart, SK S0A 2S0, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Lung Association or Diabetes Canada.

Messages of Condolence

It is with great sadness that I learn of the passing of Cal. Sincere condolences to Pat, Tonya, and family. Cal was a good friend during his years in Govan, SK; and later when he and Pat "semi-retired" to Moose Jaw, SK where my wife Patty and I had relocated to as well. Cal was always up for a visit/chat/debate or whatever you wanted to call it. His friendly nature, vast knowledge on a variety of topics, and very witty humor made for some very interesting discussions! Cal embraced the community of Govan and area. His efforts and contributions to the community were many; I most remember his years as an Optimist Club member and executive, his involvement with the Last Mountain Regional Park swimming pool project, and a board member with the Clippers Hockey Club. Those were exciting and fun times when Cal and his cohort Orval anchored the west end of main street Govan! Cal was not one to back away from providing his input, but I'll always remember Cal for his calming voice of reason during the Clippers dissolution negotiations. I never did formally thank Cal for his support! Cal also helped and inspired me as a rookie RM councilor find my way; just as I'm sure he did for many others as well. Cal will be missed by all who had the great opportunity to know him!

- Verne Fritzler

Our sincere condolences Pat and to your family. I have many fond memories of Cal and your family. Cal was a character, one we fortunate to have crossed paths with. Ron & Wanda Hassman

- Ron & Wanda Hassman

Deepest condolences. Cal was one of the "good guys" in WCHS. B

- Jock McLaren

Hi Pat … I’m so sorry I missed meeting up with you and Cal again .. I loved our evenings together when we were young listening to ABBA and playing monopoly… we had a great time back in 1976 to 1979 … Cal was a great friend and I enjoyed his company… I’m very sad I never got to see him one more time … Liz left us in 2007, but I think her and Cal are good friends in heaven … lots of love Pat, and I’ll make sure to contact you next time I’m going through Saskatchewan I miss the old days …. Pat GREIDANUS

- Pat GREIDANUS

Just heard a couple months ago that Cal passed away. So sorry for your loss Pat, Tonya and family. We enjoyed you all when you were in Blaine Lake and my relationship with you Pat, as my employee in the insurance business, was a very enjoyable time. Hope we can reconnect again.

- Blanche & Stan Crowder

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