Shawn David Bleeker

1977 - 2012

Shawn David Bleeker obituary, 1977-2012, Ft. Rucker, Alabama

Shawn David Bleeker

1977 - 2012

BORN

1977

DIED

2012

Shawn Bleeker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2012.
Shawn David Bleeker

Ft. Rucker, Alabama

Shawn David Bleeker, son of Ginny (Bleeker) Garnett was born September 8, 1977, in Ames, Iowa, and died May 24, 2012 at the age of thirty-four.

Shawn served his country for 17 years as an Army helicopter pilot and pilot instructor engaging in four tours of deployment. He achieved the rank of CW4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) and was highly decorated for his valor and military accomplishments.

He was a graduate from Ankeny High School. Online condolences can be shared at www.fuquabankston.com.

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