Shuey, Nathan Robert 1987-2012

SHUEY, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CLARK, PAVON

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Date: 4/2/2021 at 09:06:32

Nathan Robert Shuey
Oct 9, 1987 – Feb 10, 2012
West Des Moines

NATHAN ROBERT SHUEY WEST DES MOINES
Nate Shuey, (aka Six), passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 10, 2012. He was 24 years old when he left our world, but not our hearts. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel.

Nate was born in Des Moines and baptized at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. He was a lifelong resident of West Des Moines and a member of the Valley High School Class of 2006. Nate was a self-employed contractor who gave his heart and soul to his business. He loved all sports, especially basketball, and was an avid Hawkeye fan. He was a very social and loving guy with a heart of gold.

Nate will live on and give new life to others, thanks to his decision to donate his organs and tissue. He was a “Gift of Life” organ donor.

Nate is survived by his parents, Kim and Mike Shuey of West Des Moines; fiancé, Jennifer Robertson and her parents, Dave and Karen Robertson of Urbandale; grandparents, Robert and Carletta Wilson of West Des Moines; Aunt Stephany and Uncle Rick Clark and their children, Kyra and Jordan Clark, all of Salisbury, MO; Grandma Pavon, and the members of the Pavon family that were connected to him in many ways; and his two dogs, Dallas and Kobe. He was preceded in death by his dog, Jake. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in the name of Nathan Shuey at any Bank of America.

The gift of bone can help many people. Potential recipients of bone include children suffering from congenital deformities, patients with bone cancer and victims of spinal injuries. These recipients will experience freedom from pain, greater mobility and the opportunity to live more active lives. Several bone grafts have been created from Nate’s tissue donation; these grafts will be used for reconstructive surgery, spinal fusions and oral surgery. A total of six grafts have been sent to hospitals in - Williamsville, New York Ogden, Utah Fenton, Missouri – two grafts Groveport, Ohio - two grafts Nate just keeps giving from as far away as heaven. He will always be one special son!! ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register 14 Feb 2012.