Funeral service for Christine Kyung Shaw will be at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kichan Song, Pastor and Rev. Donald Patterson of Harmony Church, Lawton, Oklahoma officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma.

Christine Kyung Shaw, 38, of Leavenworth, Kansas passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her home in Leavenworth. She was born May 26, 1983 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Tom and Kyung (Song) Shaw. Christine graduated from Ada High School in Ada, Oklahoma. Following high school, Christine enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom until her honorable discharge as a sergeant in 2006. While in the Marine Corps, Christine earned the following awards, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Presidential Unit Citation-Navy, Letter of Appreciation and Rifle Badge. She also served as a recruiting officer for the Marines in Kansas City, Missouri. Christine called Kansas City her home. At the time of her passing she was one semester away from earning a degree at Park University in Parkville, Missouri. She enjoyed painting and playing the piano and keyboard and spending time with family and friends.

Christine was an accomplished and decorated marine, daughter, sister, but most of all a loving mother. She loved life, had a passionate soul and an open heart. Her laugh would give you joy when you heard it and uplift your spirit knowing your company brought her joy. She was a fearless friend, was dedicated to her family and was passionate about life but most of all easily loved by many. We celebrate your life and please know that you will be sorely missed.

She is survived by daughter, Aarilyn, parents, brother, Tom, Jr. and step-brother, Jerald and step-sisters, Maria and Tonya.