Casey E. Shade

1987 - 2016

Casey Edwin Shade, 29, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Casey was born on Jan. 8, 1987, to Harvey Jr. and Wanda Shade in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from West High in 2005, and afterwards played Junior A hockey for the Trail Smoke Eaters in British Columbia for three years. Casey went on to attend Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Mass., graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management in 2012. After college, he returned to Alaska and worked in the construction industry, successfully managing several major projects around the state. Casey was a dedicated and hard worker in every aspect of his life. During his senior year of college, he became only the 10th player in Wentworth men's ice hockey history to reach a 100-point milestone in his college career and was entered into Wentworth's Hall of Fame. Hockey was a lifelong love of Casey's; he wore his first pair of skates at the age of two. He was a quick learner and was talented at everything he pursued. Casey's second love was fishing. He loved being out on the water and always managed to catch the big ones. He was an avid fly tyer as well, a skill he learned when he was young. Casey had a great sense of humor and a gentle soul. He was a thoughtful, athletic and intelligent young man that brought joy and laughter to everyone around him. Casey's laugh, jokes and calming presence will be cherished and missed by many. Casey was preceded in death by his father, Harvey "Man Man" Shade Jr.; his grandparents, Harvey Shade Sr. and Jack and Nannie Jordan; and his uncles, Morris "Sparky" George and Carvel, August and Gordon Shade. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Shade; brother, Carvell Shade; sister, Carmell (Justin, Halle and Evan) Engebretson, all of Anchorage; and brother, Chad (Belen) Shade of Virginia Beach, Va.; grandparents, Morris and Aurora George of Clarks Point, Alaska; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, between 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Legacy Funeral Home, Heritage Chapel at Angelus. Casey's funeral will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Anchorage City Church, followed by his burial at Angelus Memorial Park.