"Well Harry,You were just saying the other day ya wish ya could meet up with Earl (Butch) and you guys could cut wood chase horses,fix tractors go out for supper or Butch could ride on short haul trucking with ya.I think that all of those things ya did together was good therapy .Well Harry My kids will miss ya and me too!All the joking around we all did.ha ha.ha.well it has sure been a good brother-in-law to me.AND IT SURE HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL JOURNEY WITH YOU. Now you must rest because you and Butch have alot of adventures to do.Miss ya alot,Kathy Josh Jennifer Lohnne Lance Luke Shadys family "
In loving memory of
Harry W. Shady
July 14, 1935 - November 10, 2021
****DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL FOR HARRY HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 29 FROM 4 To 8 PM AND FUNERAL ON NOVEMBER 30 AT 11 AM****
Harry W. Shady, 86, of Otter Creek, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at home, surrounded by family.
A celebration of Harry's life will be held at 11 A.M., Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 P.M., Monday, November 29, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery.
Harry Warren Shady was born on July 14, 1935 to Jesse Neville and Helen Arvella (Johnson) Shady. He was a 1953 graduate of Monmouth High School. He married Judy Ann Fritz, and later married Norma Jean Lasche.
Harry had first worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa. He then worked for Buchholtz Trucking in Wyoming, Iowa for several years. In 1962, he started Harry Shady Trucking and owned and operated it until 1989 when he sold the business to his son, Steve. He finished out his driving career proudly logging well over a million miles for Roeder Bros. Implement in Bellevue and Maquoketa, Iowa.
Harry had been a 15-year member of the Worthington Volunteer Fire Department. He also was a member of the daily coffee group aka BS'ers Club at the Otter Creek Gas Station. He was a lifelong lover of horses, enjoyed going to farm auctions, spending time with his family and grandchildren, and for the past several years he had found joy with his dog Tony.
Those left to honor his memory include children, Randy (Dixie) Shady of Monticello, IA, Julie (Jeff) Klein of Monticello, IA, Steve (Sheila) Shady of Worthington, IA, and Nancy (Gary) Neuses of Hazel Green WI; his significant other, Audra Martin of Otter Creek, IA; a sister, Elaine "Midge" Watters of New Orleans, LA; 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James, Jesse, Earl "Butch" and Theodore "Ted", infant daughter Conne Sue, two sons Rolly and Roger, and a grandchild Holly Kellum.
The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for all their care and support for Harry.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Anyone from Davenport that's going up? For Service's. Let me know Please I'd like to go 563 505 8543"
"Harry Shady family, our condolences for Harry, always enjoyed his visits at O.C. for coffee no matter the topic he would get you to laugh, great personality, do anything to help a real gentleman! Thoughts & Prayers! "
"So sorry for your loss. Harry was a kind man. Always had a smile and good conversation. Tell Bob hi for me Harry and tell him how much he is missed. "
"My deepest sympathy for your loss. "
"O M G- We can't BELIEVE Gone !! - But. Now W/ Brother's !! & Louie, Norma !! SUCHA KIND ?HEARTED ? Harry- Was !! We All WILL MISS. U SOOOOO- MUCH !! ??? Audra & ? Tony ?"
"Julie, Steve and the entire family of Harry, My prayers are with you all as you mourn your loss. While he has passed from this life, I trust he left behind a semitruck full of fond memories that will be held in your hearts for the rest of your lives. May he rest in peace. Steve Kramer"
"I hitched hiked a ride with Harry when I needed to pick up machinery or a truck left in the field. He always obliged. On one of his trucking ventures he allowed me to ride with him to St Louis so I could pick up a dump truck I had purchased. He was good company on road trips and always willing to help a guy out. Rest peacefully, Harry. You have arrived at your destination. Gary Kunde"
"My condolences to Randy and Julie"
"So sorry to hear of Harry?s passing! We had such a nice visit at Bob Gariens Customer Appreciation Supper. Please know that you are all in our prayers! Dennis and Gay Storlie "
"Rest in Peace Harrry you earned your wings. Your be missed . "
"Uncle Pete was always a favorite. As many will be blessed as he arrives in heaven. We will carry a heavy sorrow in our hearts. I remember when he had truck accident on the untainted. His devotion to his trucking and family. JOY"