Patricia Ann Ashman

Patricia Ann Shaw passed away on July 28, 2022, surrounded by family. A beautiful person, devoted spouse and mother, loving grandmother (Nonnie), and committed teacher of over forty years, Pat's life touched many, and she will be greatly missed. Pat was born in St. Louis, MO, on May 26, 1935 to David and Josephine (Berra) Shaw. She received her B.A. degree from Webster University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from St. Louis University. From 1968 to 1998, she was a member of the history faculty at the University of Central Missouri.

During her tenure as a faculty member, in 1985, she designed and established the Women's Studies Program.  She also launched UCM's Women's Scholars organization and was president of the ABC Club from 2001-2003.   Upon her retirement, she continued to enjoy her hobbies of soduko, Scrabble, crossword puzzles, crocheting and knitting.  She was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs football.  She enjoyed gardening and was a member of Powell Gardens with her husband where they enjoyed visiting regularly.

Patricia was known to be kind, patient, and a good conversationalist.  She loved being a grandmother and reading to her grandchildren

Patricia is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Joseph Y. Ashman, Jr., three loving children, Laura and her husband, Steven Jolna, of Beverly Hills, CA, Sarah Ashman and her husband, Mark Bendel, of Columbia, MO, and Joseph Ashman and his wife, Sarah, of Silver Spring, MD, and three grandsons, Henry and Lee of Columbia, MO, and Lucas of Silver Spring, MD. She is also survived by a brother, Donald Shaw, Sr., and his wife Elizabeth, of Hazelwood, MO; by a sister-in-law, Arlene Shaw, of Creve Coeur, MO, by a brother-in-law, Harry Niemann, of Holland, PA, and by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, and by two brothers, David Shaw, Jr. and Richard Shaw.