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John William Shade
04/01/1938 — 10/31/2003
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Findlay, Ohio
John William Shade
John William Shade, 65, of Richland, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 31, 2003. He was born on April 1, 1938 to Willis and Vida Shade in Findlay Ohio where he grew up. After graduating from high school he attended Miami University for under graduate and masters studies. John then went on to Penn State for doctoral studies. After an enjoyable teaching tenure at the University of Toledo, he moved to Richland where he has resided for the last 24 years. He worked many of those years as a research scientist for Battelle and Fluor.
John is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy, son, Jim and his wife, Marian, two grandchildren, Alyson and Zack all of Othello, two sisters, Beverly Tomasello of Alexandria Virginia and Marie Dow of Rolla Missouri.
John enjoyed history, the shooting sports and helping with the Hunters Education Course at the Connell Gun Club. He also enjoyed fishing and traveling to visit family and friends and spending time with his grandchildren.
Memorial services well be held on Wednesday, November 5 at 1:00 at the Richland Lutheran Church. Graveside services will be held in Findlay Ohio.
In lieu flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The American Heart Association.
I had the opportunity to work with John on a number of issues dealing with a radwaste disposal site just before he retired. He was a kind person who valued other people’s opinions and made you feel like you were trusted. He was gentle, but firm, in his efforts to complete work on schedule and in a technically competent manner. His love of teaching came through in his efforts to educate me on some new concepts and the time he was willing to spend doing so. He gave those he worked with a feeling of being valued and the family should know we all lost a dear person and friend.
Nancy,
Stan and I would like to extend to you, Jim and Marian our condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family in the days to come.
Sincererly,
Kathy Holland
Stan Allred
We wish to express our sympathy to John’s family.
I was one of the “4 Johns” at Howard Elementary school.
We were good childhood friends and I have many good memories.
Our prayers are with you.
Am so sorry for your loss. We all had such great times together while growing up and Dad especially enjoyed their Canadian fishing trips. I know that John will be missed greatly by all of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I wish I could be there.
Being a high school friend of John’s, I send my condolences to your family. John was indeed a good friend to have!
We are in Naples and regret that we will not be able to attend John’s services. Mother so enjoyed his visits over the years. Please extend our sympathy to Bev and Marie. I have many fond childhood memories which include the Shade family.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We only saw John a few times, but in those visits, we came to know him as a very caring man. He cared very much for his family his Aunt Ruth of course and was very proud of his roots. He was a very interesting man and we enjoyed our visits with him. Cherish your memories and know that he is now in a wonderful place.
dear bev, i’m so sorry about john. often wondered what happened to you. i have fond memories of your parents, church and you and sue’s friendship. if you have time, i’d love to hear from you. sandy
Our prayers our with the family of John Shade. He was a friend for many years-starting in grade school and going through high school.
I had the opportunity to work with John on a number of issues dealing with a radwaste disposal site just before he retired. He was a kind person who valued other people’s opinions and made you feel like you were trusted. He was gentle, but firm, in his efforts to complete work on schedule and in a technically competent manner. His love of teaching came through in his efforts to educate me on some new concepts and the time he was willing to spend doing so. He gave those he worked with a feeling of being valued and the family should know we all lost a dear person and friend.
Nancy,
Stan and I would like to extend to you, Jim and Marian our condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family in the days to come.
Sincererly,
Kathy Holland
Stan Allred
We wish to express our sympathy to John’s family.
I was one of the “4 Johns” at Howard Elementary school.
We were good childhood friends and I have many good memories.
Our prayers are with you.
Am so sorry for your loss. We all had such great times together while growing up and Dad especially enjoyed their Canadian fishing trips. I know that John will be missed greatly by all of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I wish I could be there.
Being a high school friend of John’s, I send my condolences to your family. John was indeed a good friend to have!
We are in Naples and regret that we will not be able to attend John’s services. Mother so enjoyed his visits over the years. Please extend our sympathy to Bev and Marie. I have many fond childhood memories which include the Shade family.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We only saw John a few times, but in those visits, we came to know him as a very caring man. He cared very much for his family his Aunt Ruth of course and was very proud of his roots. He was a very interesting man and we enjoyed our visits with him. Cherish your memories and know that he is now in a wonderful place.
dear bev, i’m so sorry about john. often wondered what happened to you. i have fond memories of your parents, church and you and sue’s friendship. if you have time, i’d love to hear from you. sandy
Our prayers our with the family of John Shade. He was a friend for many years-starting in grade school and going through high school.
Jim, Please accept my deepest sympathies for you and your family. Having lost my own father this year I can feel your loss and know what you are going through. My thoughts are with you all.
I would like to send my condolences to Nancy, Jim and Marian. I didn’t know John very will, I only meet him a few times. But he must have been a great father because Jim certainly is with his childred.
To John’s wife and family I express my condolences.
I did not know John very well, however over the years while working at Hanford I did have contact with him. Always he impressed me as a kind, caring person.
May God bless each of you is my prayer.
Sincerely, Craig Buchanan
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John William Shade