Shawn Thomas Meyer

In Loving Memory of Shawn Thomas Meyer
March 16, 1971 – February 22, 2026

Shawn Meyer, 54, passed away on February 22, 2026. The loss is sudden and heavy, and the space he leaves behind cannot be filled.

Born and raised in western Washington, Shawn was country through and through. He worked hard, played hard, and loved deeply. Recently, he made a longtime dream a reality by settling in Idaho—a place that felt like freedom and home. He loved living life on his own terms, surrounded by the people he knew and loved best.

Shawn spent most of his life operating heavy machinery and moving dirt—he was never afraid of hard work. He also wasn’t afraid to test the limits now and then, thanks to that mischievous side of him. On more than one occasion, he gave all of his people a real scare. His family often joked he was like a cat with 9 lives. That was Shawn—living fully, sometimes a little recklessly, and always with a big grin.

Shawn enjoyed anything that involved noise, good people, and a high likelihood of a good story later. Logging shows, shooting guns, snowmobiling, dirt biking, 4-wheelin', fireworks…even the TV in his house, always playing a Seahawks game, Mariners game, Nascar race, or an old school movie, was rarely at a reasonable volume.

Beneath that rough-and-tough exterior, Shawn was a big softie who could appreciate the beauty of nature and animals. He loved being out on the water on his boat, in the woods, or simply out on his own property. He was the guy who brought hanging flower baskets for his trailer to a country music festival—partly to get a rise out of everyone, but mostly because he genuinely loved their beauty. 

Another thing Shawn loved tending too was his kitties (and he would absolutely want us to take this opportunity to acknowledge that he also loved something else that rhymes with kitties). He would dress them up, rile them up, and snuggle them up—his cats, of course. There were so many layers to Shawn Meyer.

Shawn was always a good time and reveled in giving his favorite people a hard time. If he messed with you, it meant you were lucky enough to be in his circle. That circle was big—especially the lifelong friends he grew up with, the ones who stayed close through every chapter of life. Those friendships meant everything to him. So did the many other friends he picked up along the way, always being kind to strangers and making friends wherever he went. He believed in taking care of his people—he would give you the shirt off his back and a beer from his fridge.

At the center of Shawn’s world were his two daughters, Morgan and Makenzie. They were his greatest pride and joy; his whole world—period, end of story. Everything he did was rooted in his love for them. He was proud beyond measure of the women they have become, and they adored their dad just as fiercely as he adored them. Being their dad was the role he cherished most in this life, and there was nothing he wouldn’t have done for his girls.

Loving them wasn’t just something he said; it was something he showed. It was in the small, everyday acts of care no one else saw—making them breakfast, warming their cars up, the countless phone calls. It was in teaching them how to handle themselves in this world and making sure they always felt safe in it. And it was also in the way he embraced the wild side of life right alongside them — encouraging their independence, their strength, and their spark. He was a girl-dad through and through: protective, proud, playful, and never afraid to step fully into their world. From painting their nails, braiding their hair for soccer, or being the cool dad to host all their friends at his home or camping, he embraced it all. 

If they needed him — no matter the hour, no matter the place — he was there. Solid. Steady. All in. To his girls, he was the BEST. DAD. EVER.

Shawn deeply loved his soulmate Kelly, who brought happiness and companionship into his life for the past five years. Seeing him so happy meant everything to those who cared about him. Together they bought 10 acres of land on a mountain top in Hayden, where he logged and developed the land for them to build their dream home. In that home, he cared for Kelly by never letting her take the trash out, always setting out her lunch and snacks, bringing her coffee in bed, and consistently playing some classic pranks on her to keep her on her toes. 

Shawn is survived by his daughters, Morgan and Makenzie Meyer; his mother, Kathy, and stepfather, Paul; his father, Thom, and stepmother, Debbie; his brother, Jeremy, and sister-in-law, Jessica; his girlfriend, Kelly; his nieces and nephews; and many extended family members and lifelong friends. Though his time here was far too short, Shawn’s memory will live on in the hearts of all those he loved and who loved him. He will be deeply missed and forever loved. 

At this time, his family asks that you hold close the memories you have of him, tell the stories you shared with Shawn, and raise a Coors light in his honor, in lieu of flowers.

Cheers to THE Shawn Meyer.

A celebration of Shawn’s life will be held in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from 12-3 pm at Ponderosa Springs Par 3 Golf Course, 1291 N Galena Dr, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.

Please RSVP and let us know if you (and family members) will be joining us by emailing [email protected]