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for Shawn McHale
Tina Pujol
October 1, 2008
To my dearest friend, Shawn. I am going to miss the weekly breakfasts at the Waffle Shop. We took our time and enjoyed every minute of it. I was so sad when I had to move to Utah and would not have my best friend to fall back on, when things were tough. I am not worried about you...I know you are on your journey to our Heavenly Father. You will Be with your family and friends and live on forever. There will always be a whole in my heart because I have lost a very special brother. I know this is not the end of your life, but a comma in all our lives, because we will always think of you when we step on a ballfield, tennis court, or school grounds. Eternally Tina L. Pujol
Jennie Lees
September 22, 2008
Shawn, my friend, you've taught me so many lessons...on and off the field...if life, and now, sadly, in your passing. You will be in my heart forever.
Susan Eichler
September 21, 2008
Thank you, Shawn for the good conversation, encouragement, and enthusiasm you showed on the field. I always enjoyed your games. Peace on your journey, you've done so well, my friend.
Julia Graham
September 20, 2008
My name is Julia, I perssonally did not know Shawn but My daughter is Shelbi Rogers. I know Donna and all of her family. I too have lost someone recently my father and know what its like for your world to be turned upside down. My prayers and hugs go to Donna, Samantha, and Jake and the Mchale Family. Just remember the Bible says we will meet again and we will know eachother just as we knew eacher other on earth. See, we do have something to look forward to, Keep your chin up, Love Julia & Lucky Graham & Glover Family.
Marlaine Cox
September 18, 2008
I am deeply saddened, not even sure where to start. Although it has been around 2 years since I lost contact with Shawn I wondered how he was doing and how to get in touch with him, I feel so bad that I hadn't. I met Shawn while working at a coffee shop across the street from where he was living. We soon became friends and had a lot of laughter filled conversations due to our unpolitical and sometimes tactless senses of humor. Oh but it was funny! Shawn was such a sweet person with a kind heart. He definitely left his mark in my life. I will always treasure the friendship we had and will miss not being able to see him or share anymore jokes with him. Shawn I will have a mocha and a chocolate muffin in your memory from time to time (if I gain weight, I can blame it all on Shawn)
Sandee Motley
September 18, 2008
Shawn started out to be good friends with my sister in high school. But, it wasn't long before he befriended me too, which made me feel real special. I was the younger sister whom most of my sister's other friends didn't want to have around at the time. But Shawn always took an interest in me and my life. He said that he was the "big brother" I never had and Darla and I were his little sisters. He loved to talk about bowling. He even took me bowling when I was 14 so he could show me the ropes. He was always very respectful and humble. But, most of all, we would talk on the phone, sometimes for hours. He was always so easy to talk to. He really made a big impact on my life and gave me more confidence by showing interest in what I had to say. He came to my wedding in 1987. After that, we lost touch for several years. About 5 years ago, I ran into him at the coffee shop on Lakewood Ave. We caught up on a lot of things. It was nice talking to him again. He seemed happy and content with his life. He never complained about anything and would find good in everything. He love to find humor in things so he could burst out into that contagious laugh. My husband & I like to walk around Beyer Park in the evenings. Last summer, we saw Shawn and sat down and visited between games. We saw him again a few weeks ago, but he didn't see us - was busy umping a game and we didn't want to distract him. He was laughing and having a good time, as always. I thought maybe we would catch him next time , not knowing there wouldn't be a "next time". I will forever regret not saying hi one last time. I will never walk through Beyer Park without thinking of him. Shawn, you will be missed very much. Thank you for all the good advise and for listening and understanding. You're the greatest! Until we meet again...
Esther Gardner
September 17, 2008
I was in shock to see my friend passed away. I met Shawn when we both attended Modesto Junior College and took Biology together were we became friends. He umpired at Rainbows Fields and he help me get a job there in the consession stand. I lost touch with him after I moved to Idaho but, I have never forgotten how he help me when I needed to work. I give my deepest condolences to his family, he was loved by so many people and had his own fans.
Donene Berry
September 17, 2008
Shawn, may you rest in peace. Shawn was one of the kindest people anyone could ever meet and had a heart as big as the world. I was fortunate enough to meet Shawn through softball and as a fomer director of the NSA women's program I could always count on him. He worked for me at several tournaments and always.....was kind and considerate never a mean word for anyone. We really didn't get to tell him how much we appreciated him enough. Our prayers are with his family, co-workers and friends at this difficult time. My God grant you peace in your times of struggle. Have faith and know Shawn is in a better place now with other great umpires always in the sun and always making the right call. Shawn, we'll miss you. I'll never be able to go to Rainbow Fields without thinking of you Shawn. Thanks for touching my life with your kindness.
Sharon Cox
September 17, 2008
To the entire family, I am so sorry to hear of Shawn's passing. I have so many great memories of the Mc Hale family from the first time they came to Modesto Bowl, to making Santa's from old bowling pins with Barbara. Shawn and my children all grew up together, bowling, picnics, and ball games. Shawn you will be missed.
Kim McNeely
September 17, 2008
Ken, Lisa, Nikki & Audrey,
Thinking of you during this time.
Jamie Smith
September 17, 2008
My only wish is that Shawn could of heard these kind words that so many are expressing. He always wanted to feel a part of something and wanted. Thank you to all of you who made him feel that way. And a special thank you to Modesto High for taking him in and treating him like family.
Bertha Leandro
September 17, 2008
Ken and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May the great memories you have give you peace.
samantha rogers
September 16, 2008
i will miss you shawn.
we love you!!
love your friend at home,
sammy rogers
donna rogers
September 16, 2008
shawn wasnt only my roommate he was my best friend he was always therefor me and my kids we will miss you shawn we love you
shelbi rogers
September 16, 2008
When my neice and sister in law samantha and donna rogers called me to tell me shawn passed i cried. he opened his home to donna so she can know what it feels like to have a family again. shaun was more like a brother and bestfriend to donna. He always gave me hugs and treated me my husband kevin and my son like family. i will miss his laugh and how he was so happy. he loved beig around kids and he loved to hold my son and play with him. i will always miss him and i will never forget him. he had such a great personality. i wish he was still here today so i can tell him that to never feel like no one cares and no one loves him, because we did.
Love you always,
shelbi rgers
Robert Taylor
September 16, 2008
I was deeply saddened to read of Shawn’s passing. Shawn and I were good friends at Beyer High School during the good old days of modular scheduling. Unfortunately we lost touch after high school as we each traveled our respective roads through adulthood. When I think of Shawn I think of all the pick-up basketball and football games we played as kids. I think of his distinctive laugh and his generous heart. In reading through his obituary and the guest book it is clear that Shawn’s short journey through his adult life was a full one. I was happy to read about all of those whom were touched in such a positive way by a man that left us too soon.
Tiffany n Tim Harrell- Chandler
September 16, 2008
We had known Shawn for many years, in fact Shawn and my father were very close, and he was an absolute joy to be around. he was very kind hearted and would do anything he could to help those he cared for. We know that he will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Our condolences for the family our prayers we be with you all. Shawn we love you and we will see you again someday.
Love
Tiffany Harrell
Tim Chandler
Melissa Farris
September 16, 2008
I will miss Shawn I play softball 4 night s a week sometimes and he was there alot of the time coaching he was the best coach he could see good made good calls. as you know for these ball players that's a big deal lol
It was a real joy to see him Play softball on friday nights with his coworkers and friends he was a great pitch I will miss his smile and the way he cared about Softball like he did.
My Family and I send our prayer's to the family may God Bless and keep you close in this time of loss.
Love the Farris Family Melissa ,Doni, Mark
Raymond Butterfield
September 16, 2008
I was so sorry to read of Shawn's passing. I umpired with shawn for many years and considered him an excellent umpire and friend. Life is so delicate and at times like this, one has to reevaluate life in general. I don't think I ever told shawn what a nice guy he was and that he made a huge impact on many lives. I now deeply regret that, for we never know what tomorrow holds. I'll miss you Shawn and will always hold a special place in my heart for you. May God rest your precious soul and may He also bring comfort to your family and loved ones, and remember, "nice call ump". Your friend, Ray Butterfield
Loraine & Rich Verduzco
September 16, 2008
Shawn your physical presence on the ball field will be greatly missed, but your Spirit will be within us all as you call the game from Heaven. Your great sense of humor was exhibited by putting up with both of my daughter's bantering on the field, but you dished it back to them and always in good fun. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the McHale Family.
Lisa E. McHale
September 16, 2008
Shawn was a loving brother-in-law. I will deeply miss his presence in my classroom making me smile and feel loved. Miss you my brother.
Janell Holliday
September 16, 2008
My world of softball will never be the same and your smile will be greatly missed. There will always be a place in my heart, for you, the umpire who gave me back as much banter as I gave you. You made the game fun and worth while. May God rest your soul.
Darla Mosley
September 16, 2008
I have so many great memories with Shawn when we were in high school. He was such a great friend to me, I even called him my big brother for years. We hung out all the time, went to movies, putt putt golf, and talked on the phone for hours. After I got married, we didn't talk as much, but my husband played at Rainbow Fields a lot, so I kept in touch with him when I was at Rainbow. Then I moved to Alabama and lost touch with him. I moved back a couple of years ago and ran into Shawn last year at Beyer Park when he was umping a game. I heard his laugh, and I knew it was him, so we talked for a short time between games. I know he will be greatly missed, he was such a sweet guy with a great heart. Thank you, Shawn, for getting me through algebra and always talking sense to me when I was making stupid choices in my teenage years. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Luv ya, Darla
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