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Shawn was an artist, poet, musician, and devout music lover. A Master CNC Machinist, Shawn was thoughtful, kind and gentle, and he had a wonderful sense of humor. A friend of Bill W., he was very active, and a dedicated GSR for his home group in Nebraska. He was giving and always respected and cared for others.
Growing up, Shawn displayed the gift of artistry and creative writing, which served as inspiration to his younger siblings and others. He played football and basketball, teaching his younger brother both skills. He enjoyed golf, drumming, playing music and gardening. He was passionate about cooking and sharing a meal with those he loved, most especially his beloved daughters and fellowship of friends, and placed in many chili cook-offs. Shawn was a dedicated Cleveland Sports fan who also loved to cheer on the Ohio State Buckeye football team and Florida Panthers hockey club.
Shawn was the loving father of Cassandra Frances Sansom and Jacqueline Michelle Sansom; dearest son of Karen Elizabeth Miller (Collins) and Richard Murray Miller; beloved brother of Launa Michelle Taylor (Sansom), Ryan Warren (Mary Ann) Sansom, Denise Anne (Jason) Marsh (Miller), Christine Sue Miller, Georgette Renee Miller and the late Tonya Rae Miller; birth son of the late David Lee Sansom; cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.
The Sansom family will receive friends from 1:00 -2:00 PM Sunday, March 24th, 2024 at Body of Christ Community Church, 38057 Erie Rd., Willoughby. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 PM Sunday at the church where Pastor Mike Currier will be the officiant. The Memorial Service will be livestreamed at
Please join the family in celebrating Shawn's Life after the memorial with refreshments in the gathering area and meeting room.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Painesville.
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April 21, 2024
Insight. May 30, 2012. Most important day of my life.
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March 30, 2024
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Walter L Ortman
March 21, 2024
I got to know shawn in the early 1980's when him and his family would come down to E175th and St.Clair to visit with his cousin Mike and Aunt Brenda and Mamaw And Papaw...we the kids of 175th spent countless summer days and nights playing football and baseball and swimming at Pine Ridge Country Club where Papaw and Mamaw were members...lots of great memories..we shall never forget him...he was always fun and athletic and loved when he would show up...we were all like family back then...Rest in peace my old friend...Wally Ortman
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