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Shawn Keast Obituary
SHAWN P.
Age 33 on Monday, February 21, 2005; loving husband of Merrilyn (Wheatley) Keast; son of Marty Keast Bressler and the late George P. Keast; brother of the late Danny P. Keast; grandson of the late Dorothy Greco. Friends may call on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Highway, Ross Township. Mass of Christian burial in St. Teresa of Avila Church on Friday at 10:30 am.
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Merrilyn Keast
March 6, 2006
The Love of God is like the ocean, you can see the beginning,
but not the end.
I Love You now and always!!
Merrilyn
P.S. I got your Birthday Gift.
Reese (Marisa) Potter
March 6, 2006
I will tell her Happy Birthday for you my sweet loving Brother In Law. I said a prayer for you on 2/21, I know you are watching over us every day, thank you for listening as I pray (help). Love and miss you so much Tard.
CJ
March 4, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Merrilyn Keast
February 21, 2006
To the Love of my life..........
You were my sunshine through all the rain,
You showed me joy through all my pain,
I'll love you until the very end,
when we meet in heaven once again.
Love Always and Forever,
Merrilyn
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Marisa and David Potter
December 15, 2005
My Dear BrotherInLaw, you are so missed everyday. Christmas is just not going to be the same this year. It breaks my heart to know My Sister is so alone with out you. I know you will be with her in heart and spirit always. I think of you often fondly and remember all the laughs we shared, you are so loved and so missed this
Christmas. I will make a point to have a toast for you as I do on every special occasion.
Love and Admiration always,
your Sister InLaw
Marisa Potter
November 3, 2005
We went to Church last night for the memorial service of all who passed away in the last year. We still miss you and think of you daily. God rest your beautiful soul.
Love
Reese
Marisa Wheatley-Potter
August 15, 2005
You are in my thoughts and prayers daily, may the love you have shown in your life live on in the memory of your name, forever in our hearts.
Merrilyn Keast
July 1, 2005
My Love,
I miss you so very much there are no words. You are in my heart and on my mind ever minute of everyday.
My love always,
Merrilyn
Lisa C
July 1, 2005
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still another promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Chris P.
June 30, 2005
Remembering you today buddy. Miss you, my friend.
gretchen laporte
April 27, 2005
Even through death, Shawn will always be remembered. At this time of sorrow, I was reunited with an old friend from high school, after 12 years. Know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers, and you can take comfort in knowing Shawn is "at home" watching over you.
Marisa Wheatley
April 21, 2005
This page was put here in memory of Shawn, it brings me great sadness to see no entries since March. Tomorrow is my Birthday and the wish that I make tomorrow is that Shawn will never be forgoten, may he live on in our hearts and memories each day. Please add your thoughts, comments or anything you want to this page, reading your words brings my sister such comfort. Please do not forget.
Merrilyn Keast
March 6, 2005
From the first day that we met I know you were the one for me. Your smile, your laugh, the way you looked at me. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Words can not express how I even feel. I love you with all my heart. All I have now is 10 great years of memories. God has a new angel in heaven. Rest in peace.
All my love,
Merrilyn
John Wachowski
March 1, 2005
I met Shawn at band camp in 1986 and for the next 5 years we became like brothers. Will never forget fun times at camp, band trips, shooting pool, trip to DC with George and Danny and spending more time in that basement than I did my own home. Sadly I regret not keeping in touch over the years, but my memories I'll have forever.
God Bless.
Lorna and Joe Corso
February 28, 2005
Dearest Marty, I just want you to know your in our thoughts and prayers. I don't know what to say to you there are no words that can explain my feelings on your Loss. I do know that God knows what He's doing so all will be OKAY! I think of Mary so many times and wonder how she got through watching her only Son die for all of our sins. How thankful I am He died so Shawn can really experience TRUE LIFE as it should be. What a GREAT DAY when we're all reunited with our Family and Friends. God Bless You all on your Loss. Your Friend Lorna
Chris Pfaffle
February 28, 2005
You will never be forgotten, my friend. I hold dear to me many memories that will always make me smile.
God bless you Merrilyn and Marty.
My prayers are with you.
Mark and Mike Williams
February 28, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lisa Caldwell (Charney)
February 26, 2005
Marty, I was deeply saddend to hear the news of Shawn's accident. I know this is a very hard time for you but please rest assured he and Danny are your guardian angels. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Barbara McGonigle
February 26, 2005
Marty,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Merrilyn at this time. I am fortunate to have many memories and pictures of Shawn at my house with Kathleen during high school and their first year of college. He was so good to Danny and often would bring him to our house. I will never forget them. May God give us all the strength to keep going in this tragic time.
Barbara McGonigle (Kathleen's Mother)
MOM&CHUBIS&BUB Kerr
February 25, 2005
We only got to meet Shawn a few times.
But you are blessed to have a nice
man as he.
The Lord will comfort in time of need. you are in our paryer and thoughts
HE is sadly missed
May he rest in pease until we meet agin Moonie Kerr
Angela Heitzman
February 25, 2005
As a Fellow PJAX employee I had a few occasions to run into Shawn at other terminals. Shawn was always polite and very kind. I send my deepest condolence to Shawns wife and family and friends and may God be with you and confort in this terrible time.
Pauline Rosensteel
February 25, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to the keast family,I am a biller for PJAX and was working the night of the accident, although i was never fortunate enough to meet Shawn, i have been deeply saddened by his loss. May God Bless all of you in your time of sadness.
Pauline Rosensteel
(Gibsonia,PA)
Edward Carpenter
February 25, 2005
I am a driver at PJAX who worked with Shawn.He was a very good friend that would do anything to help you.He will be sadly missed.
Steve Shaughnessy
February 25, 2005
Shawn is gone but not forgotten. As a road driver for PJax, Shawn and I always shared a meal when laying over in the same town. Our favorite was the Denny's in Haggerstown , Md.
Godspeed to all of Shawns family and friends.
Kari Rahenkamp
February 25, 2005
Marty and Merrilyn our hearts go out to you and your family at this time of loss. Shawn was a great person and will truly be missed. With deepest sympathies,
Kari & Brady Rahenkamp
John and Terri Szuch WDS (Papa Johns)
February 25, 2005
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your tragic loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Marleen Wheatley
February 25, 2005
Words can not express the loss that we feel. Shawn is so special to me and so caring towards me, He is like a son to me. Shawn will be deeply missed and thought about daily. My prayers go out to Merrilyn, Marty and all of Shawns family and friends. Than you all for being so supportive in this time of need.
Fran Ryce
February 24, 2005
Merrilyn, our family was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your husband. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. You have always been so great to work with at the bank and one of the reasons we continue to do our banking at First National. As you walk through this difficult time remember you are not alone and are loved by many. Be good to yourself and reach out when you need others.
Prayerfully yours,
The Ryce's (John, Fran, Jason and Erin)
Kim Palmer (formerly Haring)
February 24, 2005
My deepest sympathies to Shawn's friends and family. I was in the band and graduated from North Hills with Shawn.
Kathleen (McGonigle) Prendergast
February 24, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the Keast family. Shawn will always be remembered as a good guy. We all had some good times back in high school and after. He is not alone as he is now with Danny and his Dad.
Neil DeWeese
February 24, 2005
Shawn was a great person and knew how to make people laugh. I wish I would have stayed in touch with him after highschool. My sympathies go to the Keast family.
Harry Horton
February 24, 2005
Shawn was one of the "Good Ole Boys". He always had a story to tell that would bring a good laugh, and helped pass the time while we were waiting for our freight to get ready at the terminals. He touched many lives in the driver family at PJAX with his good nature, and I feel the loss of one of our own.
Harry Horton
Grand Rapids PJAX Driver
marygrace Soave
February 24, 2005
I worked with Shawn at Pjax. He will truly be missed he was such a hard worker. God bless you and your family. With sincere sympathy
Andy Matsko
February 24, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the Keast family. I had the pleasure of working with Shawn at PJFS in Freedom, PA for about a year. Shawn was always a great guy to be around at work, and always had time to listen to anything I said to him dealing with work and life in general. He even offered to take my young son for a ride in his truck if we had the chance to do so. Sadly Shawn persued other career interest before I brought my son back to PJFS.
Rest In Peace, Shawn.
Jim Tummolo
February 24, 2005
I worked with Shawn at PJAX. I am very sorry that this has happened.Shawn and I would only have brief conversations because one of us were coming and the other was going.My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones.He will definately be missed!
Kathy Monier, Cil Shaeffer, & Patty Monteleone
February 24, 2005
The staff & management of PIttsburgh Transportation/Yellow Cab extend sincere sympathies on this sad occasion.
Shawn & Danny are now held in the arms of God and are perfectly, utterly safe.
gretchen laporte
February 24, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the Keast family.
Brian Cartiff
February 24, 2005
I worked with Shawn at PJAX. We became friends not to long after he started. He was always fun to run with we would joke around and have a good ol time on the CB.He was a good person and such a hard worker. He is going to be missed by everyone at work it will never be the same with out him.I send my heartfelt and deepest sympathy.
Eric and Jennifer Coffield
February 24, 2005
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Shawn was a great guy. It was through him that Eric and I met. Again, I am very sorry.
Robert Faust
February 24, 2005
Shawn was a friend I met in 1999 while driving for AIM in Bridgeville. When I left AIM I caught up with Shawn at PJ's. shortly after I started at pjax, Shawn was there too. I left pjax in march 2004 and I have been looking out for him to see if he wanted to work with me again for the fourth time, but I could not find him. Unfortunatly, I know where he is now. I am sorry to here this happen to a person who loved doing what he did. I will miss the friendship we had at work knowing that I can't have the moments back only memories. Rest in peace.
Marisa Wheatley
February 24, 2005
To my Brother In Law and wonderful friend. You are more to me than words could ever express, you are my friend, my brother and some one I look up to. Now it is my turn to help you. God has a new angel and those of us who were left here on Earth may now feel greatly protected from harm, as we know you will be here watching over us.Thank you for giving me the strength to help my Sister through this hard time, I know you are right here with her. You are a beautiful person and I will miss you so much.
Love,
Marisa
Barbara Nestler
February 24, 2005
My heart is saddened. Jim, Shaun and I extend our deepest sympathies.
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