Forrest Shook

SHOOK, Forrest Albert, Age 80, of Fenton, passed away, January 18, 2023. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church 1025 Main St. Fenton. Pastor Peter Ahlersmeyer and Pastor Dean Dumbrille officiating. Visitation 2PM-8PM Monday, January 23,2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton and 10:00 AM until the time of service Tuesday at Church. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton. Memorial Contributions in Forrest's memory may be made to Make a Wish Foundation-Michigan.

Forrest was born June 10, 1942 in Almont, the son of Donald Richard and Josephine (Benhke) Shook. He married Delores Carol Leeck in Lapeer on May 13, 1967. Forrest received his Associates Degree in Business Administration from Port Huron Junior College. He was the Owner of NLB Corporation in Wixom. Forrest was a State Bank Board Member for 15 years having served as Chairman for 8 of those years. He was the founder and 30 year board member of the Water Jet Technology Association (WJTA). Forrest was also named Michigan Entrepreneur of the year in Manufacturing in 1991.He also received the Pioneer Award for Developing Product, (WJTA) in 2007. Forrest was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He also enjoyed harvesting Maple Syrup. Forrest had a love for Horses and Tiger baseball and even attended the Detroit Tiger Fantasy Camp.

Forrest is survived by: his wife, Delores; sons, Jeffrey Shook, and Brian (Denis Brown) Shook; grandchildren, Emma, Cooper, Ryan, Paxton, and Jordan; great granddaughter, Charlotte; sisters, Gloria Aldea, and Rosemary (Mike) Falter; his aunt, Betty Shook; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Forrest was preceded in death by: his parents; and brother, Loren Shook. Online tributes can be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.