Dr. Marvin Gilbert Shew

Dr. Marvin Gilbert Shew, 75 of Seelyville, IN, passed away on Feb. 14, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on August 17, 1939, in Winamac, IN. to Gilbert Lysander Shew and Orpha Lucile Hansel. He graduated from Fayette High School in 1957and Purdue University in 1964. He was a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for 50 years at The Shew Veterinary Clinic.

Dr. Shew was a member of Maryland Community Church, Masonic Blue Lodge, Strawberry Hill Cannoneers, Farmhouse Fraternity, American Kennel Club, and Friends of Seelyville.

His achievements were, 2011, Readers Choice Winner of The Best Veterinarian-Tribune Star, Winner of Make A Difference Award WTHI-TV 10, 2011 and, 50 Years of Veterinary Practice at Shew Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Shew felt that being a veterinarian was not just a job, it was who he was. He cared for all animals, big and small. He also cared for their humans. He would mourn right alongside the owner with any loss. To say he was a family man would be the understatement of all times. His love and caring of his family knew no bounds.

Dr. Marvin Shew was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Laurdrella Price Shew, who he married on December 15, 1972, sister Delilah Martha Shew, and his parents, Orpha Lucile Hansel Shew, and Gilbert Lysander Shew.

He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Marie Shew Smith and husband Vancil, Laura Jo Shew Sherwood, and Marla Jean Shew Wickens and husband Erik. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Samantha Smith, Ian Smith, Caitlin Smith, Riley Wickens, and Isaac Wickens; 2 great-grandchildren, Brian and Vancil Jerimiah; a niece Cathy Lemay Jave; two nephews, Bill Lemay and Mike Lemay; and several additional nieces and nephews.

Services will be Thursday Feb. 19, 2015, at 11:00 AM at Roselawn Funeral Home, with a visitation Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Vince McFarland with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Online condolences can be made at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net