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Shawn Pringle Obituary
CREVE COEUR - Shawn E. Pringle, 35, of Creve Coeur died unexpectedly at 9:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at the emergency room of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Shawn was born April 9, 1974, in Peoria, Ill., to John Howard and Darlene K. (Moats) Pringle.
Surviving are his mother, Darlene (Harry M.) Tompkins of Mapleton; his son, Shawn Micheal Tomblin of Franklin, Ind.; his fiance, Melinda Hart of Creve Coeur; his grandmothers, Mary Elgin of Henry and Arlene Murray of Chillicothe; his sister, Tina (Mark) Francis of Peoria; stepbrother, Brian Tompkins of Washington; stepsister, Tracey Tompkins of Mukwonago, Wis.; and his two cats, Stewey and Tuffy.
Shawn was preceded in death by his father and his grandfathers, Howard Pringle and Donald Elgin.
Shawn was self-educated in his field of expertise. He was a precision machinist at Allied Welding in Chillicothe.
He was known for having a big heart and his love of his family, cars, motorcycles and his two cats.
Melinda and Shawn Micheal were the great loves of his life. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, 513 Carroll St., Henry. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the memorial home. The Rev. Robert Hobdy will officiate. Burial will follow at Henry Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to TAPS in Pekin, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shawn Pringle
Jane Bethel
September 8, 2009
Darlene & Melinda - My heart breaks over the loss of Shawn. I ache for you. I am so sorry and so saddened by this loss. I loved that boy and will miss him. If you ever need anything or if there is anything I can ever do, please let me know. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Rhoades
September 4, 2009
Darlene,
My sympathies to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers and be thinking of you daily. It's my heart's cry that you will find peace and comfort in the memories that are yours to keep forver. Embrace them during this difficult time and know others care and understand.
Love Michelle
September 2, 2009
Darlene, Tina and Family
You are in our prayers.
Darryl and Dorothy Smith
August 31, 2009
Darlene and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time. Keep good memories close to your hearts.
Nancy Fleck
Connie Kampmeier
August 31, 2009
My deepest sympathies go out to you. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May the lord get you through this very difficult time.
Brii Watson
August 31, 2009
Darlene,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts constantly. If you ever need anything, you know we are all here for you. Love you!
Mandy Majors
August 31, 2009
Darlene and family,
Our deepest sypmathies on the unexpected loss of Shawn. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We're here for whatever you need. Love, Mandy, Matt and the girls
Linda Maddus
August 31, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family.
Heather Hasty
August 31, 2009
Darlene,
I am so sorry to hear about Shawn. He has touched so many lives. As kids, Shawn was pulling pranks and always making everyone laugh. I remember playing games and listening to music in the basement of the house off California St.in Peoria when we were young too. I will be praying for his son, you, and the rest of the family in your time of sorrow...may God lift you up and give you peace. I love you!
Angie Becella-El Ayate
August 31, 2009
To Shawn's family,
I have not seen Shawn since the days at Thrills when we were young teenagers but I remember him well for his smile and sweetness. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you.
Holly Gasperi
August 31, 2009
Darlene,
There are no words to explain the unexpected. My heart aches for you and your entire family. It's a tough road ahead with a lot of questions and grief. You are a strong woman and the love of family and friends will help ease the pain you are going through. Live in the good memories and know that I am here at any time to talk and seek strength in one another. All my love and warmest sympathies.
Michelle Taylor
August 31, 2009
My heart is broken for the loss of a friend. Shawn always had a way to make you laugh. My sympothy is with the family. I will light a candle for Shawn every sunday nite in prayer for peace and strength.
Conny Madsen
August 31, 2009
Darlene and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you ... our hearts go out to all. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry, Conny, & Emily
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