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Jeffrey Shade Obituary
Jeffrey D. Shade, 62, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away suddenly Friday morning in the Reading Hospital of natural causes.
Jeffrey was married to Joyce M. (Allen) Shade for thirty-eight years and would have celebrated a wedding anniversary on October 2nd. Born in Reading, he is the son of Ruth (Schaeffer) Shade of Sinking Spring and the late Eugene Shade.
Jeffrey was a 1971 graduate of Reading High School.
He was a electrician for the Reading School District for thirty-three years, retiring in 2013.
Jeffrey was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ in Reading.
Jeffrey was currently a member of Ringgold New Horizon Band as a drummer. He previously was a member of the Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corp. and the Alumni Corp.
Jeffrey was a member of the Reading City Church Dart League, an avid bowler and a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. He enjoyed camping, swimming and was a former volunteer firefighter for the Neversink Fire Co. in Reading.
Additional survivors include two daughters, Holly J. Foster, wife of Bradley L., and Kimberly R. Jones, wife of Christopher A., both of Muhlenberg Twp. There are three grandchildren: Gabriella J., Elijah D.and Isabella L. Foster.
Also, one brother, Thomas E. Shade, of Reading.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd, at 11 a.m. in the Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc., 4914 Kutztown Rd., Temple, with Rev. Walton Horn officiating. Interment will follow in Berks County Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may call Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693, and American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Online condolences may be made at www.milkinsgilesfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Shade
Mary and Don Muller
September 23, 2015
Dear Joyce,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls. You and Jeff were always a good example of what a marriage and family should truly be. I will remember all the good times we shared and the help and advice you offered when needed. Love you.
September 23, 2015
Dear Joyce,
Jeff was a great guy, very helpful and considerate of others, who enjoyed making music with his friends. Very sorry for your loss. We'll all miss him at New Horizons Band.
Bill Sanders
Tina Bortz
September 23, 2015
Joyce, Holly and Kim and the entire Shade family I am so deeply sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Jeff. He was such a wonderful man and great friend to me. Kim and Holly and I grew up together and I always considered him like the father I never had. I will miss him so deeply. From being at the bowling alley to seeing him at the voting polls, he was always smiling and full of laughter. RIP Jeff. You were such an inspiration to us all.
September 23, 2015
Dear Joyce & Family. Our sincere thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely, Barb & Bernie Kilpatrick
Sansi Richardson
September 23, 2015
Kim Holly and Joyce Shade and family: you have my deepest sympathy for you in the loss of Jeff. He was a great dad to all. Lots of good memories of him in Red Cross. Church, and Band. He will be missed. Remember the fun and good times. Lot of love and prayers. Call anytime you want to talk. Condolences; Jess and Sandi Richardson
Beth Young
September 22, 2015
Holly, Kim, and Mrs. Shade,
I am so sorry to hear about the lost of Jeff. He was a great friend and dad to many of us from Church to Red Cross to Reading High Band. He was a special dad. He will be deeply missed.
Sincerely,
Beth & Joe Young and Dan & Sandy Emore
Bob Jordan
September 22, 2015
Joyce and family,
Brenda and I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We had some great time at the "Nevies". You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Michele Skipper
September 21, 2015
to the entire Shade Family. we are so sorry to hear about your loss. I knew Jeff and his family since I was young. played darts with him as well. Your family is our hearts and prayers.
September 21, 2015
To the Family of Jeff Shade, It truly came as a shock to hear of his untimely passing, Jeff was one of the first persons I met when I joined the Reading Buccaneers. I was in the Bass Drum line along with Jeff. You have my deepest sympathies. Joe ("Buckeye") Sabol
Rosemary Zaffary
September 21, 2015
Tom & family- Very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. May his memory be eternal!
Tammy Fry-Foreman
September 21, 2015
Joyce, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nikky DiPietro
September 20, 2015
Kim, Holly & family I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers
Cathy Lengle
September 20, 2015
I am so sorry of the passing of your Dad Kim & Holly . My condolences, prayers and thoughts are with your family. Take it one day at a time and lean on the Lord's shoulders for strength in the coming days . Miss you Kim & Chris .
Sharon Seidel
September 20, 2015
So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Kready
September 20, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to Joyce and the girls. Jeff was a very kind hearted, considerate, and fun-loving man. I remember lots of Shade family get-togethers where he entertained all the kids. So sad to hear of his untimely passing. He will be greatly missed my many. Diane & Phil
Liz Papich
September 20, 2015
Holly and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn May
September 20, 2015
Holly, I am so sorry for the sudden loss of you father, My prayers are with you and you family.
harry tees
September 20, 2015
sorry about jeff he was a nice guy i loved bowling with him
Clare Harakal-Gonder
September 20, 2015
To the Shade family: I worked at RHS and Jeff was the only one who was kind enough to help me. Always said hi when he saw me in the halls. I was saddened upon seeing he passed suddenly. Remember the good timed you all had together and know that God will be watching over you as well. May God Bless you at this difficult time in life.
Thomas Brown
September 20, 2015
I am so sorry to hear that Jeff had passed away suddenly. Jeff was a good friend which started with our days in the Reading Buccaneers. I will miss that hardy laugh he had and we shared many of them. My heart is heavy right now for the entire Shade Family. May they all fine peace with the many memories Jeff provided them.
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