David S. Shupe's Obituary
David Samuel Shupe, of Lewes, DE, passed away Monday, June 11, at the age of 83, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
David was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Shupe, of Virginia Beach, VA, a daughter, Pam, of Roanoke, Virginia, his father and mother, Posey and Bertha Shupe of Laurel, DE, his sister, Pauline and brother, Jim and, lastly, his beloved Goldendoodle, Scooby.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Elaine Dewey-Shupe, of Lewes, DE. He leaves a son, David Gene Shupe, of Virginia Beach, grandchildren Sam and Heather Finley of Blue Ridge, VA and a son-in-law, Scot Finley, also of Blue Ridge, VA. He was very proud that his grandchildren followed him into military service. - Sam serving as a medic with the Virginia National Guard and Heather with the Army Reserve. Also surviving are brothers Jehu, John, Junior, Milton, Sam and sisters Sylvia, Joy, and many loving nieces and nephews.
David was a graduate of Tampa College, earning a BS in Accounting. He retired from the General Accounting Office. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in occupied Japan. He also served in the Merchant Marine.
David was an active member of Lewes Presbyterian Church where, among other things, he and Elaine served in the soup kitchen.
David volunteered for twenty years with Delaware Hospice, the same hospice that ministered so kindly to him in his last week.
David was known for composing hundreds of poems that offered encouragement and support to those in his life that were suffering or celebrating notable life events.
Funeral services with the Rev. Dr. Harry Hughes officiating will be held at the Lewes Presbyterian Church, 133 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, on Monday, June 18 at 11 a.m., where visitation will begin at 10:30 AM.
Committal Sevices with military honors will be held at the Chapel of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE on Tuesday June 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM.
Memorials may be sent to the Lewes Presbyterian Church, 133 King’s Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot’s Way, Milford, DE 19963 or to a charity of one’s own choosing.
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