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Shawn Sullivan Obituary

Shawn Patrick Sullivan 1963-2025 Shawn passed away in his home in Scottsdale, Arizona April 24, 2025. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and attended St. Pauls' School and graduated from Pembroke Country Day School in 1982. He attended Arizona State University and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. After graduating, he remained in Scottsdale, AZ. Despite his many challenges, he never let that stop him. He joined a yoga class and became a life-long friend of the instructor and many others. He was smart, fun loving, generous, kind and always interested in your life. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved wearing all things that symbolized the Chiefs. He loved traveling to San Diego to the beach with his two best buddies who were with him till the end of his life. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Jo Ann Sullivan of Prairie Village, Kansas and his sister, Kelly Sullivan of Santa Barbara, California. Shawn's favorite charity was St. Mary's Food Bank. If you would like to make a donation in his memory, you can send your gift to St. Mary's Food Bank, 2831 N.31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 or a charity of your choice. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Shawn, please visit our Tree Store.

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Published by KNXV on May 14, 2025.

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Janelle Jennings-Drummond

May 23, 2025

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan, and Kelly,
I am saddened to read of Shawn´s passing, but overjoyed by memories of the sweet little boy that I babysat. Shawn liked to play with Legos and his See `N Say toy, listen to stories, draw pictures. I treasure all the precious moments I spent with Shawn and Kelly. They have and always will hold a special place in my heart.
Heartfelt condolences and joyful remembrances,
Janelle Jennings-Drummond

Michelle Pine

May 17, 2025

I will remember and miss you always Shawn

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