Shawn-Perkins-Obituary

Shawn William Perkins

Obituary

Perkins, Shawn William "Praise and love the Lord" age 43, of Fridley, MN. Born July 31, 1963, Shawn went to live with our Father and our Lord on June 3, 2007. Survived by Lissa Perkins; daughters, Adriana and Michelle; son, Geoffrey; mother, Marie Perkins and brother, Jim (Arlene) Perkins and sister, Nancy (George) Espe; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A celebration of Shawn's life will be 11 AM Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 NE Hwy 65, Fridley. Visitation Wednesday one hour prior to service in funeral chapel. Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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You will be missed! May you rest in true peace!

Adriana and our daughter Tessa met in Kindergarten. Through this friendship we were fortunate to meet and befriend Shawn. We knew him as his mother describes him, "Pure as sunshine." We had many good talks in our respective driveways while the girls were being dropped off or picked up from overnighters. Sometimes he would hang out for a while and go 4-wheeling with us. He had as much fun as he was fun. My favorite memory of Shawn was summer of 2005, when Adriana, Tessa and us 2 dads...

We are so sorry to hear of Shawn's passing. Our hearts are with you. Shawn was a very nice man, and could make anyone laugh.

I was fortunate enough to grow up across the street from Shawn. Shawn was funny, sweet, kind, gentle, just a wonderful human being who would never hurt a soul and would give you the shirt off his back. Marie, Nancy and Jimmy, you are in the Johnson family's thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you Shawn, until we meet again, my friend.

Shawn was a good friend of mine. We had lots of good times together, shared lots of laughs. I will miss you very much. I know you are at peace now. Your friend, Bob

We were so shocked to hear of the passing of Shawn (Chumly as Bill liked to call him). They worked together and always had a fun and joking relationship. Too bad we lost track of each other lately. If there is anything we can do, let us know. Our prayers are with all of your family.

I was lucky enough to know Shawn as friend of my huband, Jim. Shawn became my friend too & was always, always smiling. It was such a joy to be around such exuberance! He told jokes & was always the first one to be there to help. Shawn, you will be greatly missed and I'm sorry there was not something I could do to make this world a better place for you...like you had done for me.

I was shocked and sad to hear of Shawn's passing. I am sorry we lost touch the last few years. Most of my fondest memories of my high school years involved Shawn somehow. He was a great guy and a great friend and always brightened my day. I will miss him.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
My memories of Shawn are from when I was a little girl. He was my brother's friend in high school and when ever he would visit our home he was always so full of life. I envied how he always seemed to be having a good time.