Nathan M. Sherman

Nathan M. Sherman obituary

Nathan M. Sherman

Nathan Sherman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeBaptiste Funeral Homes, Inc. - West Chester on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Walking in Beauty: Closing Prayer from the Navajo Blessing Way Ceremony

In beauty I walk
With beauty before me I walk
With beauty behind me I walk
With beauty above me I walk With beauty around me I walk
It has become beauty again

Today I will walk out, today everything negative will leave me I will be as I was before, I will have a cool breeze over my body. I will have a light body, I will be happy forever, nothing will hinder me. I walk with beauty before me. I walk with beauty behind me. I walk with beauty below me. I walk with beauty above me. I walk with beauty around me. My words will be beautiful.

In beauty all day long may I walk.

Through the returning seasons, may I walk. On the trail marked with pollen may I walk. With dew about my feet, may I walk. With beauty before me may I walk. With beauty behind me may I walk. With beauty below me may I walk. With beauty above me may I walk. With beauty all around me may I walk. In old age wandering on a trail of beauty, lively, may I walk. In old age wandering on a trail of beauty, living again, may I walk. My words will be beautiful…

The family invites you to make a donation in Nate's honor to The Muscular Dystrophy Association (https://musculardystrophy.donorsupport.co/page/FUNKYVAJQKZ) or the Boys Scout of America, directed to Troop 93, West Chester, PA (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R4LAUEPVNDBAJ)

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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October 22, 2025

Miranda Sherman posted to the memorial.

October 22, 2025

CANDY FRIMPONG posted to the memorial.

October 22, 2025

Tim Austin posted to the memorial.

Love you Nathan <3

Miranda Sherman

October 22, 2025

Rest in peace Nathan

CANDY FRIMPONG

October 22, 2025

Nate was truly kind, and I will always remember and appreciate how he took the time to teach me how to use the printer, CNC and forklift, it meant a lot. Whenever I see my doll, I think of you and the 3D Tesla portrait you gifted me. Those moments now feel like memories that will last forever.
I still can´t believe you are gone. May your soul rest in perfect peace.

Tim Austin

October 22, 2025

Nate was the best. UD will not be the same without him. A genuinely awesome person.

Stevie Lee Tanner

October 21, 2025

Nate left an incredible impact on each and every one of his grad students. We grew so much because of him, and we are so torn knowing that he is gone too soon. My heart goes out to his beautiful family. His legacy and memory will never fade.

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Catherine Currier

Planted Trees

Gourmet Kosher Fruit Care Package

Rick and Linnea Madore

Sent Sympathy Gifts including Flowers

Amy Hicks

October 21, 2025

It is rare that I have a photo with Nate Sherman in it, yet, he is in the background of every image I have ever taken in the Department of Art and Design at UD. Every patched wall, mounted projector, stored camera, repaired studio, and freshly prepared office bears his quiet (and not so quiet) handiwork. Nate supported every one of my video students through their installation projects, patiently teaching them how to handle grip equipment safely and confidently. He did it all with humor, wit (often delightfully snarky), and an easy smile. I can´t imagine the halls of the art buildings without him there. I worked with him for about 16 years. He was the first person to greet me when I arrived on campus in 2009 looking for my office. Miss you Nate!

The FTD Sentiments of Love Arrangement

The Connecticut Sherman´s by the sea <3

Sent Flowers

Katie Delaney

October 19, 2025

Nate was such a positive presence in my life. The first time we met was when he taught me to drive the forklift.

It was a long day, and I was the last person to go. For everyone that went, he would ask "are you buckled up?" And they would say "yep! Buckled up!"

We were just about to finish the course when he looked down, then looked back up at me and asked "have you been unbuckled this whole time?" I looked down and looked back up at him and we both just burst out in laughter.

It was my first year in the grad program and it felt like I couldn´t fully be myself. But Nate showed me in that moment that even if I messed up, we could laugh about it together.

Ever since that day, and even now coming back to the school as a lecturer, seeing Nate has only ever brought big smiles and big hugs and asking how we´re doing and making jokes. I will forever be grateful for the positive change Nate has brought to my life, and will continue to bring his positivity to my students, friends, and loved ones.

I´ve attached a photo of his collection of dried oranges from studio clean-ups. It´s another favorite memory I hold so dear. Thank you for your kindness, laughter, joy, and honesty, Nate. You will be beyond missed and forever remembered.

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25 S. Worthington Street, West Chester, PA 19382

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