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Shawn Yoder Obituary
Shawn Kevin Yoder
Feb. 16, 1962 - Mar. 10, 2023
NAPA - Shawn Kevin Yoder, 61, born on February 16, 1962 to Nancy and Ottis "Bud" Burdette Yoder in San Rafael, California. He passed away on March 10, 2023, at his residence.
His family then moved to Napa. Shawn attended Pueblo Vista Elementary School, Redwood Middle School, and graduated from Vintage High School in 1981. During high school Shawn met many of his close, life long friends, John, Rich, Randy, Debbie, Patty, Heidi, Carol, and Cindy. His friends and family knew him as a hardworking, creative, generous, and tenacious man, qualities that continued throughout his lifetime. Shawn learned and perfected his trade with Bruce Logan Construction; in 1989 he started his own company, Yoder Construction. He loved taking his children on family vacations to DisneyLand, Twain Harte, Yosemite, Mexico and ski trips to Tahoe.
He was a friend, son, brother, uncle, husband and most importantly a father and grandfather. Shawn loved his children and grandchildren more than anything. His children would describe him as a loving, dedicated, fun father and a jack of all trades. He built their family home and always made sure they had a place to return home to. He is now reunited with his father Ottis.
Shawn Yoder is survived by his wife Karen Lee and their daughter, Natalee Kae; his former wife Cindy Leigh and their children Michael Allen (Sofia Marie) and Jenna Louise (Ben Joel); and grandsons Carson Levi, Chase Matthew-Burdette, and Carter Allen. He also leaves behind his mother Nancy, step-father Bob, step-mother Dorothy, brothers Chris and Mark, sisters Julie and Michelle, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Celebration of Shawn Kevin Yoder's life will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Tulocay Cemetery and Funeral Home, 411 Coombsville Rd. Napa, California. Viewing: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, ceremony: 1:00 PM, and a reception to follow.
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Pete Berg
April 9, 2023
Miss you everyday brother. Still pick up my phone and start a text. I thought I would get some closure at your service. Gonna take a long time to accept that you aren´t just a phone call away. Still drive by hoping to see you out front. No more of this worlds worries. Rest Brother.
Linda and Larry Yoder
March 22, 2023
Shawn has always been a kind, friendly, and generous person from a very young age and also as a fine young man. Shawn was a hard working man like his dad and his two brothers. He loved and cared deeply about his children and his family. The thing we remember most about Shawn is beautiful smile and his friendly disposition. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
All our love, Uncle Larry and Aunt Linda
Ken Loban
March 21, 2023
Shawn was a great guy, I met him in Jr High. My sincerest condolences to the family and all who knew him, RIP Shawn.
Scott Singer
March 21, 2023
We, as a family, had the privilege of knowing Sean over a five year period during our daughters traveling softball and high school years. He flat out was fun to be around, his subtle comment humor, his willingness to help transport the players by purchasing a air conditioned motor home for hot Reno and Stockton game days, his support for his daughter, Jendog, us coaches and other parents and especially our daughters. Great guy! Scott Singer Family
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