Paul Thomas Shuey of Hermiston passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 in Hermiston at the age of 74.
He was born Jan. 18, 1947 in San Francisco, to Maurice and Doris (Stafford) Shuey.
Paul grew up and attended school in Canoga Park, Calif. After high school, he worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft for a couple years. He then went to college at UCLA where he studied radiology. He worked as a radiographer his entire career in medical facilities in Southern California, Nevada and Hermiston. He worked for Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston from 1998 until 2011, when he moved to Fernley, Nev. In 2020, he moved back to Hermiston to be closer to family.
Paul was an avid chess player who played in many tournaments and held an expert rating. He also enjoyed playing games, camping, deep sea fishing, back packing and spending time with his family.
Paul married Vicki Bates in Canoga Park, Calif., on April 10, 1971.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Vicki; daughter, Amber and husband Mike Kellison; son, Trent Shuey; grandchildren, Keegan and Kaiti; brother, Robert Shuey; two sisters, Barbara Abdullah and Kathy Lopez; and many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday July 29, 2021 at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Paul Shuey really was an Expert Level chessplayer and that is no small accomplishment. Almost all players of his strength are in the urban areas.
Besides being a good player and a gentleman, Paul was a very pleasant person to be around and play chess with. Of course he will be missed.
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