Stuart
Shuster
January 15, 1939 - February 13, 2019
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania
Stuart Shuster, 80, January 15 1939 - February 13 2019.
Stuart graduated from the University of Cincinnati (BA Industrial Design 1962), well trained for the leading design firms of the time including Harley-Earl Associates, Peter Muller-Munk Associates, among several other design firms, then joining General Motors in 1964, where he developed his formidable design skills to become what the lead designers called a “triple-threat” designer working on corporate identification; the mid-60s Pontiac GTO emblems; late-1960s to late 70s Pontiac Firebird, numerous Truck and Bus design solutions; furniture and appliance (Frigidaire) design, creating poster concepts for many installations at the Detroit Institute of Arts, among numerous other design assignments which he met with characteristic dedication and craft.
Served in the US Army Reserves, Staff Sergeant; Boy Scouts of America, Commissioner; University of Cincinnati (UC) Alumni Board of Governors; received 1998 University of Cincinnati (UC) Distinguished Service Award for bringing together General Motors with the UC design curriculum, Birmingham Senior Men’s Club, past president; Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild; Session and committee member (building and grounds; Skyline Council) First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham MI, and Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian, Bloomfield Hills; Sons of the American Revolution; Detroit Area Corvair Club, past vice president; Birmingham Historical Board; Corvair Society of America; Morgan Owner’s Group; Village Club, grounds committee and was a renowned model railroader creating masterpiece layouts for the Lionel and Carlisle and Finch marques (see, for example: https://youtu.be/aa2Vnm4o3cg). Photo bug who maintained a full darkroom and leaves behind thousands of images marking his own and his family's life progress.
Preceded in death by Elinor D. Shuster; survived by: David P. Shuster (Betty) , brother; Alana D. Kay, sister in law; William D Shuster (Jacqueline), son; M. Ellen Shuster, daughter; Joseph C. Shuster, son; grandchildren Meg, Kate, Paul, Joseph, Elena, Evangeline; companion Joann; and 6 nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service Saturday, March 2, 2019, 11am at Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills.
Memorial tributes to Skyline Camp & Retreat Center, 5650 Sandhill Rd., Almont, MI 48003 or Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church, 1340 West Long Lake Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302.
https://www.kirkinthehills.org/give”
Stuart graduated from the University of Cincinnati (BA Industrial Design 1962), well trained for the leading design firms of the time including Harley-Earl Associates, Peter Muller-Munk Associates, among several other design firms, then joining General Motors in 1964, where he developed his formidable design skills to become what the lead designers called a “triple-threat” designer working on corporate identification; the mid-60s Pontiac GTO emblems; late-1960s to late 70s Pontiac Firebird, numerous Truck and Bus design solutions; furniture and appliance (Frigidaire) design, creating poster concepts for many installations at the Detroit Institute of Arts, among numerous other design assignments which he met with characteristic dedication and craft.
Served in the US Army Reserves, Staff Sergeant; Boy Scouts of America, Commissioner; University of Cincinnati (UC) Alumni Board of Governors; received 1998 University of Cincinnati (UC) Distinguished Service Award for bringing together General Motors with the UC design curriculum, Birmingham Senior Men’s Club, past president; Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild; Session and committee member (building and grounds; Skyline Council) First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham MI, and Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian, Bloomfield Hills; Sons of the American Revolution; Detroit Area Corvair Club, past vice president; Birmingham Historical Board; Corvair Society of America; Morgan Owner’s Group; Village Club, grounds committee and was a renowned model railroader creating masterpiece layouts for the Lionel and Carlisle and Finch marques (see, for example: https://youtu.be/aa2Vnm4o3cg). Photo bug who maintained a full darkroom and leaves behind thousands of images marking his own and his family's life progress.
Preceded in death by Elinor D. Shuster; survived by: David P. Shuster (Betty) , brother; Alana D. Kay, sister in law; William D Shuster (Jacqueline), son; M. Ellen Shuster, daughter; Joseph C. Shuster, son; grandchildren Meg, Kate, Paul, Joseph, Elena, Evangeline; companion Joann; and 6 nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service Saturday, March 2, 2019, 11am at Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills.
Memorial tributes to Skyline Camp & Retreat Center, 5650 Sandhill Rd., Almont, MI 48003 or Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church, 1340 West Long Lake Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302.
https://www.kirkinthehills.org/give”
Service
Kirk in the Hills
1340 W. Long Lake Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI US 48302
Bloomfield Hills, MI US 48302
Skyline Camp & Retreat Center
5650 Sandhill Rd.
Almont, MI 48003
Almont, MI 48003
Skyline’s spirituality begins with wonder and gratitude for every blessing; no camper is expected to bring a particular belief background, and all will be welcomed as they are. With Skyline’s roots in Christian values, we encourage in our campers a sense of compassion, a respect for creation, and an embrace of creativity. Values of fairness, kindness, beauty, diversity and generosity are modeled, expected and celebrated.
Kirk in the Hills
1340 W. Long Lake Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI US 48302
Bloomfield Hills, MI US 48302
