Shawn Paul Young

1971 - 2016

Shawn Paul Young obituary, 1971-2016, Sedona, AZ

Shawn Paul Young

1971 - 2016

BORN

1971

DIED

2016

Shawn Young Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 28, 2016.
Shawn Paul Young, 45, passed away in his sleep on October 26, 2016. Shawn lived most of his life in Arizona. He was born at Doctor's Hospital in Phoenix. He attended high school at Corona del Sol in Tempe. After high school, Shawn moved to Tucson where he unfortunately became a Wildcats fan. He eventually returned to the Phoenix area and became a father to his daughter, Shaynee Adel Young, 13. Shawn worked in the IT business and loved computers. He was also a huge fan of shooting, fishing, photography, and of course, The Grateful Dead.
In addition to his daughter Shaynee, Shawn his survived by his parents, Clark and Carol (Mullaney) Young; Brother Shane Young, sister-in-law, Lisa Ortiz, nephew Austin Young, Niece Brenna Young; Sister Shanna Wessing (Young), brother-in-law Ed Wessing, nieces McKenzie and Keelin Wessing; Brother Shalen Young, sister-in-law Genevieve Bautista-Young, nephews Clinton and Luke Young; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A memorial service will be held Sunday November 6th 2:00 at Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, 10940 East Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85248. A reception will follow at Shanna Wessing's house, 1293 East Mia Lane, Gilbert, AZ, 85298. In lieu of flowers a college education account has been set up for Shaynee at Chase bank, account #3581770079 (or a check may be made out to Carol Young, in care of Shaynee Young).

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November 5, 2016

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November 3, 2016

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Mandy Burgin

November 5, 2016

Our hearts are with the Young and Wessing family as they mourn for their loss. Love you all so much.

Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

Jeannie Neff

November 4, 2016

Carol and family, May God comfort you in this time. Shawn will remain in your hearts forever. My heart goes out to you.

Loretta Youngblood

November 3, 2016

Sending love, light and my deepest condolences to the entire family. May your shared memories with Shawn bring you all comfort during this process and in the days to come.

May God's peace be with you always.

Debi Russell

November 2, 2016

My deepest condolences for your families loss. God must have needed another angel. May your memories of Shawn help heal the emptiness you feel and enough strength to share with each other. Prayers over Shawn and Prayers to all of his family and friends.

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