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Rev. Forrest W. Shue Sr.

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Forrest Shue Obituary

SHUE Rev. Forrest W. Shue Sr. Retired pastor of Dunellen United Methodist Church, 67 The Rev. Forrest W. Shue Sr., 67, of Dunellen died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, at his home. A service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Dunellen United Methodist Church, 150 Dunellen Ave., Dunellen. Private cremation will be on Monday at the Somerset Hills Crematory, Basking Ridge. Friends may call at the Mundy Funeral Home, 142 Dunellen Ave., Dunellen, on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Rev. Shue was born on Aug. 3, 1939, in Jersey City, N.J., to Wilbur and Anna J. Graham Shue. He was raised in Jersey City and lived in Bloomsbury, Phillipsburg and Sergeantsville before moving to Dunellen in 1996. Rev. Shue was a member of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference (formerly the Northern Jersey Conference) and the Order of St. Luke. He had served pastorates at the Bloomsbury United Methodist Church for 19 years, the Wesley United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg, from 1983 to 1993 and the Sergeantsville, Kingwood and Frenchtown United Methodist churches prior to becoming the pastor of Dunellen United Methodist Church from 1996 until his retirement in July 2004. He was a 1957 graduate of the Dickinson High School in Jersey City, a 1961 graduate of Drew University and a 1964 graduate of the Drew Seminary. Rev. Shue was a member of the Phillipsburg Lodge No. 52 F&AM, the Dunellen Library Board, the Dunellen Turtles and was active with local area AA groups. He currently was serving as chairman of the board of trustees of the Dunellen Church. Rev. Shue was an avid and lifelong golfer who had two holes-inone in his career, as well as an enthusiastic and avid N.Y. Giants fan who was mentioned in a book, Crazy Giants Fans. His family includes his wife, the Rev. Hazel L. Thomas Shue, pastor of the Dunellen United Methodist Church; his former wife, Joy E. Knapp Shue of Phillipsburg; four children, Beatrice J. Shue of Phillipsburg, Forrest W. Shue Jr. of Green Village, Dr. Susanna G. Evans and her husband, Daniel, of Ardmore, Pa., and Jessica L. Shue of Wernersville, Pa.; a brother, Richard C. Shue and his wife, Helen, of Livingston; a niece, Jenn Shue of Lincoln Park; a nephew, Rick Shue, of Springfield, and three grandchildren, Abigail, Noah and Hadley Evans. Memorial donations may be made to the Dunellen United Methodist Church, Dunellen, N.J. 08812.

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Published by The Star-Ledger on Mar. 1, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Forrest Shue

Sponsored by his son Forrest W. Shue, Jr..

29 Entries

John Garvey

November 25, 2007

Memories of days of old on Charles Street. All of the Garveys send their sympathy. We remember Forrest as a "good kid" on the block.

Jeff Bowyer

April 25, 2007

Forrest, My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you and your family. My prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. May god bless all of you! Jeff Peanut Bowyer

At the Caldwell UMC Golf Outing with his brother Richard Shue, his nephew Rick Shue, and his son Forrest Shue Jr.

April 4, 2007

Star Ledger Obituary from March 1, 2007 paper

Forrest Shue

April 4, 2007

I think after March 31st my dad's obituary may have been removed from the NJ.com website. Here is a copy that I'll keep here as a picture

Mara, Ian, Sharyn & Ilana Jacobs

March 22, 2007

Our deepest sympathies to everyone in the Shue family. We only hope that time heals the pain and heightens the happiness and love shared with Reverend Shue!

Elyssa Gundersen

March 21, 2007

My sympathy to all the Shue family; I feel lucky to have had a godfather with such a sense of humor and a wonderful family, all of whom have added beautiful, funny memories to my heart. My thoughts are with all of you.

Russell W. Losaw,Sr.

March 10, 2007

My sympathies to Hazel and all of the the Shue family. Rev. Shue (my friend Forrest) will all ways be in my mind and heart.I know in my heart that he and i will meet again.

At the Giants Game, October 2003. Photo courtesy of AJ Ford.

Forrest Shue, Jr.

March 8, 2007

Thank you all for adding words to the guest book for my dad. I've attached what was one of his favorite pictures (and favorite memories) from October 2003 when I was able to get us front-row tickets for a Giants game.

Darlene Eger

March 7, 2007

Dear Hazel and family...I was so surprised to read of Forrest's passing into God's greater kingdom. He always had a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Darlene, Fred and Scott Eger Surprise, AZ

Shirley Cramer

March 7, 2007

Our sincere condolences to all of you. We have wonderful memories of Rev. Shue who baptized and confirmed my son, Keith and my daughter, Judith at BUMC.

The Behm Family

March 6, 2007

Our sincere condolences to the Shue Family. We have fond memories of Rev. Shue who baptised, confirmed & married many members of our family.

Joanne Rush

March 6, 2007

For the Shue Family
We were very sorry to learn of Pastor Shue's passing. We knew him through you children, as you went to high school with our children. He was always such a pleasant person, always had a smile for everyone. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Joanne & Charles Rush, formerly of Stewartsville, NJ

Brian Wilson

March 4, 2007

Dear Hazel and Family: We were saddened by the death of Forrest...he helped us both in so many ways. Grace and peace be with you all.
Brian & Janice Wilson

Mark Rush

March 4, 2007

I wanted to write and tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I want to express my heartfelt sympathy. Rev. Shue had baptized both my sister and I and married my parents. I used to love his sermons each Sunday morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My fond respects to you and yours.
Mark W. Rush
Hampton, VA

Ginger Rush

March 4, 2007

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Shue family. Rev. Shue touched many with his way of reaching out to everyone. He was a very special pastor as well as becoming a friend to those he met. He married me and my husband over 40 years ago and was there for special events throughout the years(happy, as well as in time of need)We will never forget you!
Ginger & Jack Rush
Etowah, NC

Patricia (Gardner) Campbell

March 3, 2007

Rev. Shue became a friend to our family soon after coming to Bloomsbury and was with us for many happy times as well as the sad times. He urged me to go to the Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn School of Nursing after I completed high school. While I was there, he drove to Brooklyn to personally break the sad news to me that my Grammy Gardner had died unexpectedly. He then drove me home as we shared many stories about my Grammy and the wonderful person she was. Although he was a large part of our lives as a family, that memory for me will always exemplify his compassionate nature. Thank you, Rev. Shue. My deepest condolences go out to your family.

Ed and Mary Pacenti

March 3, 2007

Our sincere sympathy to the Shue family. Our memories of him will always bring a smile to our faces. From little league baseball, our times together as friends, and our wedding.he will be missed by many.

The Apgar Family

March 2, 2007

Very sad to learn of Revern Shue passing from my family to his family our sincere sympathy and angels will watch over him.

Rose, George & Ruth Haines & Veglatte

March 2, 2007

We were shocked and terribly sorry to hear of Forrest's passing. We shared some very special memories since he pastored in Dunellen. We extend our thoughts and prayers to his entire family.

Patrick Schifano

March 2, 2007

Forrest was one of my best high school and church friends. News of his sudden passing saddened me here in Tucson and I send my sympathy to his family.

Don DeBias Jr

March 2, 2007

Bea and Jessica,
My prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss.

Jamie Rickline-Wolfe

March 2, 2007

Sincere sympathy to the entire Shue family-I always loved Rev. Shue from young childhood years growing up in Bloomsbury...(playing with Susie) to adulthood where he officiate my 1st wedding to baptizing my children. Many many fond memories of a man who was like a father, friend and pastor to all.

Karen (Klipple) Buron & family

March 2, 2007

Our family was saddened to here about the passing of Rev. Shue. We share fond memories of him, and his family during his time at Wesley United in Phillipsburg. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Catherine Procita

March 2, 2007

To the entire family, especially Jessica, whom I attended school with, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My first husband and I were married by him at Lafayette College, and everyone loved the ceremony.
He was a great man, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Linda Muessig

March 1, 2007

Our sincere condolences to all of you. Forrest was a special person, who devoted so much of himself to well being of his churchs and his communities. He actually led me into becoming very involved in the church at an age when most of the elders felt I was too you. He was there at the Catholic Church when I got married, as he said to make sure it was done right, and always to be friend and confidante. He married my son Bob and his wife, who had no churching, yet did it with love and grace as he did to many who never belonged to the church. For this he often got criticized, but he was doing his father's business. And he knew what that was.
My prayers go out all of you. May you rest in peace Forrest.
love and hugs and God bless,
Linda Huff Muessig

Trisha Brown

March 1, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the whole family. Rev. Shue always had a special place in my heart. I will never forget you.
HE married my parents, baptized me, and confirmed me. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Trisha Brown (Rush) of Bloomsbury,

June Pino (Saage)

March 1, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We lived across the street (on Charles Street)from the Shue Family. My Mom Marie Saage(who is now 98)also sends her condolences.

Bill Gardner

March 1, 2007

Sincere sympathy to the family. We knew Reverend Shue for years, he was a friend of our family, and officiated at many family occasions. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to all.

Marilyn Meury

March 1, 2007

I was very sorry to hear of his death. I lived on Charles Street in Jersey City where he grew up.
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Marilyn

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