"Even tho it still feels like yesterday I think of u and talk to you often. I miss you always papa "
In loving memory of
Jesse N. Shady, Jr.
September 25, 1933 - October 7, 2012
Jesse N. Shady, Jr., 79, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Friends and family may gather for "One Last Salute"© in remembrance of Jesse on Friday, October 12, 2012, from 5 to 7 P.M. in "The Bistro" at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Private graveside services and burial will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012, from the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery with military honors.
Jesse Neville Shady, Jr. was born on September 25, 1933 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Jesse Neville and Helen (Johnson) Shady, Sr.. He was a graduate of Maquoketa Community High School and attended DeVry Electrical College in Chicago, Illinois. He then entered the U.S. Navy serving for ten years. He married Georgia R. Lund on April 2, 1954 in Kahoka, Missouri.
Upon receiving his honorable discharge, Jesse began a career as a mechanic. He owned and operated Economy Garage for 25 years, first in Dundee, Illinois and then in Maquoketa. In 1986, he started Timber City Diesel in Maquoketa until his retirement in 2002.
Jesse was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa. He enjoyed gardening and visiting with friends from his front porch. He loved hummingbirds ("hummers") and stock car racing. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Georgia Shady of Maquoketa, IA; children, Dean (Cindy) Shady of Clinton, IA, Dennis (Maureen) Shady of Norfolk, VA, Darla Shady of Bellevue, IA, Daniel Shady of Maquoketa, IA, and Darin (Keri) Shady of Maquoketa, IA; 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Elaine Watters of Maquoketa, IA; brothers, Harry (special friend, Audra) Shady of Zwingle, IA, Ted Shady of Maquoketa, IA, and Earl "Butch" (Kathy) Shady of Maquoketa, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son and daughter in infancy, and a brother, James Shady, Sr..
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Jesse N. Shady, Jr. memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Grandpa a year is coming up very quickly. It only feels like yesterday that you left this crazy world. I love you so much!"
"when i got onto racing, HE was always there to help out anyway he could even though i was racing against his own cars!!! he WILL be misses by many of us!!!"
"Sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. The world won't be the same."
"GEORGIA AND SHADY FAMILY,Jess was a great man my thoughts and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time .Annette and Larry Radtke"
"Butch, your sister-in-law and all the rest of your family: Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Know that I will continue to think and pray for and with you."
"I'm sorry for your loss. Jess was always a good neighbor to my dad out at the garage."
"Georgia and all the family,
I'm sorry for your loss, but the laughter through the years is what memories bring the most. Take care and God be with you all."
"Butch ,Kathy and Shay families. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Dad and grandpa. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers."
"go with god my friend"
"Keri and Shady family, So sorry to hear about Jesse, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers."
"So sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories that you share bring you some comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Darin & Family, . . .sending prayers for strength and comfort for you and your family as you prepare to celebrate the life of your beloved father. Jesse was a good man, hard working. He will always be with you in your hearts. May God bless all of you and bring you peace for the days ahead."
"Danny i am so sorry abt your dad he was a great dad and he will be deeply missed"
"Uncle Bud you will be missed! He was loved by all.Great Blessings and Prayers to the family. "
"Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Jess was a great guy and he will be missed by all of us.
With Love,
Tolly,Pam, and Angie Howell. "
"Even tho I have not been home in awhile you and the family are always in my heart. You will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved you. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. Love ya all"
"danny I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD TAKE CARE "
"Grandpa u have taught me alot I will nvr for get the memories we shared I love n miss u dearly!"
"I love you Grandpa"
"To the Shady Family. We are terribly sorry for you loss. You are in our hearts and prayers. May Jesse walk with God and have eternal peace. He was a special Grandfather to our grandchildren and they loved him dearly. Peace be with you."
"To the Shady family: We are thinking of you during this time of loss. Our Prayers be with you. Jess is always a good relative and great friend "
"To The Families i will hold pleasant memoriwinges of Jessie growing up he was always a helper to everyone God be with you all Prayers ur way Love Cliff n Terry Shady"
"Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Jessee. We pray that you may find comfort in the many treasured moments that you shared with Him. He certainly helped many folks in the Maquoketa area! We will continue to keep you in our prayers as you grieve your loss. "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4"
"Dean and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad our prayers are with you and your family "
"Georgia and family;
Very sorry to hear of Jesse's passing. I have so many memories growing up in your house. As kids our families were always together. You are all in our thoughts and prayers."
"Thoughts and prayers to the Shady family. Lots of great memories of Jesse he was a great man that would help anybody and everybody. He will be greatly missed. "
"Very sorry to hear of Jesse's passing. He was a great guy."