Donald W. Shive, 75, of U. Macungie Twp., passed away in his home on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 after braving AML for 15 months. He and his wife, Louise E. (Snyder), celebrated their 47th anniversary. Born in Hanover, he was a son of the late Theodore J. and Irene A. (Albright) Shive. A Penn State graduate, he received his doctorate in chemistry from MIT and taught at Muhlenberg College for 46 years, always an inspiring positive influence on students and colleagues. Donald was an avid gardener, a tireless genealogical researcher, and a collector of stamps and botanical prints. Survivors: wife; sons, Benjamin S. and wife, Lauren C., Lansdale, David Jonathan, Allentown; grandchildren, Corey, Zachary, Logan, Mackenzie; brother, Gary and wife, Donna, Seven Valleys; sisters, Jean Wetzel, Linda, York. He was preceded in death by brother, Clyde. Services: January 20 at 2 pm in Egner Chapel, Muhlenberg College, 2400 Chew St. Allentown. Arrangements entrusted to Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. (www.stephensfuneral.com) Contributions: in lieu of flowers, to the REBCS Endowment, 2400 Chew St. Allentown PA 18104.

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 24, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Shive

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26 Entries

KeriLyn Christine Burrows

December 19, 2022

At our 50th Berg reunion this year, I remembered how great it was that Don could attend our 45th. Sharing memories with Joyce Mitchell, I said that my ambition was to grow up to be like Don. Hers was to marry him (although Louise already had the inside track at that time). I'm glad I was a bit more realistic.

Keri Burrows '72

Trish Grubb

August 8, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss, Louise.

wendy cole

January 21, 2018

Don was a dedicated professor and a kind soul.
He pushed students to be their best while supporting them when they were challenged. My deepest condolences to his family and dear friends.
Wendy Cole

Gail Whitaker Wright

January 18, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of this. I knew him as the caring and helpful person who ran my freshman chem lab - probably kept me from failing first semester! Louise I remember when you guys started dating and as one whose husband also died in 2017 this is too soon. With you in sadness.

Susan Piesecki- Kellar

January 18, 2018

Dr. Shive was my favorite professor and led me to pursue a career in Chemistry. My heartfelt sorrow to his family- he was a great man.

Dr. Susan Piesecki-Kellar

D Wayne Berman

January 16, 2018

Don Shive was one of my favorite professors. His inspiration is one of the reasons I have Ph.D. in Chemistry. Don was a model of patience and civility. I appreciated everything I learned from him, especially the lessons of life beyond academics. Although I haven't kept in touch over the years, the world now seems a bit emptier knowing he is gone. My sincere condolences to his family.

D. Wayne Berman ('75).

Bob and Carolyn Buzzard

January 16, 2018

Dear Louise and Family,

We greatly appreciated the gatherings and dinners together with you and Don with fondest memories.

It will be our pleasure to continue in friendship.

We just recently learned of Don's passing.

With All God's Blessings.

Rudolph Bescherer, Jr

January 10, 2018

I did not have any clue when I had decided to go to Muhlenberg, or when I had decided to major in biochemistry, what it would do for my life; how it would change me. I found a home in the Chemistry Department. I found a place where I loved learning again. Dr. Shive was a genuine, honest, and caring person. He expected a lot from his students, but he was willing to give a lot more education in return. He was fair, and he wanted to push each student just enough to get the absolute best out of them. His classes were by no means easy, and to this day I remember one of his exams in its entirety: "Tell me how to build a Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometer." I still remember the basics of how that machine works 20+ years later, even though I have not used one after my Muhlenberg years. That is how good of a teacher he was.

Alice (Bridget) and David Weber

January 8, 2018

My husband David and I met in the Chemistry library at Muhlenberg. We both have fond memories of Dr. Shive. We have spoken of him often over the years with smiles on our faces. He influenced our careers and taught us so much more than critical thinking. We send our sincere condolences to his family.

Tom Felder

January 4, 2018

Don Shive was a kind, thoughtful mentor who made a big difference in my life. He will be sadly missed.

Chris Accetta

January 4, 2018

Probably the kindest professor in the Chemistry department that I ever had a Muhlenberg. My deepest sympathy.

Chris Accetta, BS Chemistry, 1980

Rob Herb

January 4, 2018

Dr. Shive, you were a good person. Thank you. Our most sincere condolences to the family.

Joy Chen

January 4, 2018

Dr. Shive was one of my favorite professors at Muhlenberg. He was supportive of my endeavors and helped me to get to my goals in life. He was such a vibrant soul. My condolences to his family. I was a 2002 graduate.

John Santa Maria

January 4, 2018

Dr. Shive inspired generations of Muhlenberg chemistry students. I have fond memories of TA'ing his class for 3 years and explicitly remember his lectures on cyclic voltammetry in A. Chem. He will be missed, sorry for your loss.

Rachel Dise

January 3, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Dr. Shive was a wonderful professor and such a caring man. I graduated from Muhlenberg with a chemistry degree in 1999. Dr. Shive had all of the chem majors (all 6 of us) over to his house for dinner. I have great memories of him.

Jennifer Rotondo Waddell

January 2, 2018

My sincere condolences for your loss.

Jake Milunsky

January 2, 2018

Dr. Shive will always have a warm place in my heart. He was a wonderful professor and a gentle soul. My deepest condolences.

Jen Brown

January 2, 2018

My condolences on your loss. Dr. Shive was an excellent teacher and I have wonderful memories of my chemistry classes with him at Muhlenberg. I graduated as a chem major in 1995.

Fred Strobel

January 2, 2018

I am sorry to here of his passing. He was a great teacher, I still remember the analytical chemistry he taught me. I probably would not be where I am today if it was not for Dr. Shive. I graduated Muhlenberg in 1983, and went on to get my Ph.D. from University of Delaware.

Cindy Kint Leturno

December 31, 2017

Louise and family, Sorry to hear of Donalds passing. Be comforted that he is now in peace.

Diane Hall

December 28, 2017

My sympathies to Don's family. He was able to add a bit of humor in any situation.

Jeffrey Rudski

December 27, 2017

Dear Louise and the rest of the Shive Family,

May Don's memory always serve you as a blessing.

With deepest sympathies,

Jeff

Terry Collings

December 26, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Louise and the Shive family. It was an honor and privilege to have known and worked with Don.

David K. McGuire

December 25, 2017

You blessed us with your warm friendship; you've inspired so many with your curiosity. You'll never be forgotten.

LuAnn Feist

December 24, 2017

God's speed on your journey home my friend. xo

Keri Burrows

December 24, 2017

Whatever success I have had in my academic career, I owe to Don's influence. Louise, my love and prayers are with you, Benjamin, David, and the rest of the family.

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