Jami Shaw
Jami W. Shaw was granted her angel wings the morning of May 1st, 2021 with her family at her side. She was 57 years old.
Jami was born June 23rd, 1963 to Ron & Donna Wald in Minot, North Dakota. Growing up on a dairy farm in Velva, North Dakota where she spent most of her time until the family moved to Lodge Grass, Montana when she was a freshman in high school. Graduating high school as a junior with high honors, in 1981, Jami went on to study Business Administration at Montana State University – Billings before obtaining her first job in the banking industry. In 1983, Jami met John Shaw and they were married on May 26th, 1984 in Lodge Grass, Montana. Shortly thereafter, Jami returned to Montana State University – Billings and graduated with her Bachelor’s degree. Upon settling in Hardin, Jami and John were blessed with two sons, Bailey and Ike. The family resided in Hardin until moving to Worden, Montana in 2007.
Family, faith, gardening, dog wrangling and master chute boss were some of Jami’s many talents. As her sons grew, Jami spent hours at football games and rodeos. Jami was often dubbed the “Master Chute Boss” as she wore many hats in and out of the arena. Everything from cooking for the concession stand, managing the entry office, running the chute and announcing the ropings or rodeos, Jami made sure each event went off without a hitch. Jami spent many other hours gardening the beautiful flowers and vegetables that surrounded the house each spring and summer. Spending time with family and her dogs was by far her favorite pastime of all. Her caring nature and infectious smile was always welcoming to all and will be deeply missed.
Throughout her time in ag lending, Jami served customers through various banks in Hardin, Billings, Worden and the surrounding areas. Jami moved to Stockman Bank in 2009 as a Senior Ag Loan Officer. In spring of 2016, Jami was promoted to Branch Manager of Stockman Bank Worden and finally Vice President, Branch Manager in 2018. With over 35 years of banking experience, Jami was noted as one of the most valuable and influential members of the Stockman Bank staff.
Jami was very involved in the community in a variety of ways. She was a member of YVEC Operation Roundup, Bank Board of Worden, NILE volunteer, Huntley Project FFA Alumni, Huntley Project CTE Advisory Committee and the Worden Community Club.
Jami is survived by her husband, John of almost 37 years; children, Bailey (Wendy) and Ike (Shelby) of Worden; 2 grandchildren, Odessa and baby Shaw; her canine companion Charlie and 5 grand-dogs; Parents Ron & Donna Wald of Lodge Grass; brothers, Nate (TJ) of Lodge Grass, Matt (Patty) of Lodge Grass and Zac (Anne) of Billings; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, and valued customers.
Jami is preceded in death by her favorite Jack Russell Terrier, Tiki Barber Shaw.
The family would like to thank Dr. David Christianson, Frontier Cancer Center, and the nurses from the Oncology floor at St. Vincent Healthcare for the exceptional care. They would also like to thank Bill Coffee and the Stockman Bank staff for the continued support.
Services will be held Saturday, May 15th at 1 p.m. at Chancey’s Event Center (266 Hogan Road, Huntley, MT). Reception to follow. Cremation has taken place and interment will take place in private later this spring. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Frontier Cancer Center.
