Jacob Franklin Shew Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jacob Franklin Shew (Newark, Delaware), who passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jacob Franklin Shew or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Jacob is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Jacob's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clifford Shew and Isabel Shew; his wife Carole Faye Christian Shew; and his siblings, Bess Shew Parrish and Clifford Shew.
He is survived by: his daughters, Lori Shew Jones, Abby Shew and Amy Shew Moseder (Chris Moseder); and his grandson Christian Jacob Moseder.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the R. T. Foard & Jones, Inc. (122 W Main St, Newark, DE 19711). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
