Shawn D. Somerville

Shawn D. Somerville obituary

Shawn D. Somerville

Shawn Somerville Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 19, 2011.
Somerville, Shawn D. Age 49, of Wheaton, IL formerly of Carver/ Chaska and Minneapolis, MN, died tragically on December 16, 2011. Shawn received a bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas and an MBA from the University of Chicago before he began a career in investment banking, holding positions at Wells Fargo Capital Management and Piper Jaffray. He was an executive at William Blair and Company at the time of his passing. An avid outdoorsman with a passion for family, friends and food, he is preceded in death by his father, Donald Somerville and grandparents. Survived by wife, Joanie; two children, Parker (8) and Carly (7); parents, JoAnn & Jim Hasse of Fredric, WI; parents-in-law, John and Sue Hamm of Crossville, TN; brothers, Steven (Carmen) and Scott (Carol); half-sisters, Shannon Swearingen and Tara Schoepp; and many other loving family members. Memorial service to be held Thursday, Dec. 22 at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn, IL at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials for the children's college fund may be addressed to Joanie Somerville, 1N065 Coventry Drive, Wheaton, IL, 60188.

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December 22, 2011

Cathryn Dana posted to the memorial.

December 22, 2011

Steve Waggoner posted to the memorial.

December 21, 2011

Jane Trautman posted to the memorial.

Cathryn Dana

December 22, 2011

My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I remember Shawn as "fun uncle Shawn" when I was little girl in Davenport, Iowa running in the Bix. He was a kind and loving man.

Steve Waggoner

December 22, 2011

Joanie- I so sorry for your loss. I just heard and you are in the prayers of many from Ball State. If you need anything, know that we will help in anyway.
You are in our prayers.
Your friends-Jim Hackett, Jim Chiu and Steve Waggoner

Jane Trautman

December 21, 2011

Joanie, our prayers are with you during this very difficult time. We wish we could be with you and give you a hug, to let you know how much we care for you and your family. Please always know that God is with you and that we will be praying for you.
Much love,
Butch and Jane Trautman

December 21, 2011

We deeply feel for all of you,
Sue, John and Joanie and children.. May God be with you,
Ted and Marilyn friends of your parents

Jennifer O'Brien

December 21, 2011

Shawn was a wonderful man. He gave generously of his time, talent and treasure. The University of St. Thomas community mourns his loss and holds Shawn's family in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, MN

December 21, 2011

I will always remember Shawn as a great friend during our time at Camp Androscoggin in Maine. I will miss our communications across the globe. Kim (Sydney Australia).

Ron Sacher

December 20, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Kimmy Hobaugh

December 19, 2011

I am sorry to hear about Shaun. God bless you and the kids. If there is anything I can do let me know. Love you.
Kimmy Hobaugh

Kim and Tim Porter

December 19, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this very difficult time. Thinking of all of you and wishing you peace.
Tim and Kim Porter

December 19, 2011

My sympathies to your family. Shawn was a great friend when we were at East Union Elementary.
Lynn (Rademacher) Breeggemann

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December 22, 2011

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