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Shawn Thomas Reed obituary, Spring City, PA

Shawn Reed Obituary

SHAWN THOMAS REED, 30, OF SPRING CITY Shawn Thomas Reed, 30, of Heckel Avenue, Spring City, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012 in Topeka, Kansas as a result of an auto accident. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of Thomas K. and Karen L. (Fritz) Reed of Spring City. Shawn was a 2000 graduate of the former St. Pius X High School, Lower Pottsgrove Township. He attended West Chester University, West Chester. Shawn loved sports and all outdoor activities, he enjoyed cooking and singing. He loved going on family vacations to the beach. He was a proud and devoted "Uncle Reedy" to his nephew Shey. Along with his parents, Shawn is survived by his sister Melissa L. Reed and her three year old son Shey of Denver, Colorado. He is also survived by a paternal step-grandmother Betsy Reed of Pottstown and a maternal grandmother Wilma Fritz of Shippensburg, and loving aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends. He is pre-deceased by paternal grandparents John "Mugsy" and Veronica Reed and maternal grandfather Gene Fritz. He was also pre-deceased by an uncle, Ron Reed. The family will receive friends on Friday evening July 13, 2012 from 6 - 10 P.M. at Warker-Troutman Funeral Home, 726 East High Street, Pottstown, PA . They will also receive friends on Sunday July 15, 2012 from 1 - 3 P.M. followed by his services at 3 P.M. from Westover Country Club, 401 South Schuylkill Avenue, Jeffersonville, PA With a luncheon to follow the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Shawn's name to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 North Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Warker-Troutman Funeral Home, 726 East High Street, Pottstown, PA is in charge of arrangements. To view obituaries or to send condolences go to www.warkertroutmanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Mercury from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2012.

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Uncle John

July 4, 2023

Gone way too soon and sorely missed by family members who still share the stories

bently gabel

September 24, 2012

I love u shawn
love bently

Carey Meyer

July 23, 2012

I couldn't believe it when I heard. Shawn you were a character and I loved your humor. I remember the day of the luau and how much of an entertainer you were. I will miss your bubbly personality. Keep everyone laughing in heaven. My deepest condolences to your family.

July 23, 2012

You will always be remembered Shawn. You were one of a kind, and will continue to be within everyone's heart. My deep condolences to the Reed family.

July 20, 2012

Shawn, you taught so many people what it was like to truly live. I will forever be grateful I met you. Denver is NOT the same without you. You told me once, my life will never be the same, you were right.

Barbara Kirlin

July 17, 2012

So sorry to hear of the unexpected loss of your son, Shawn. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Ellen Pusey

July 16, 2012

Dear Tom, Karen, Melissa, and little Shey,
I just wanted to say thank you for that beautiful tribute to Shawn. I met him shortly after I came into the program and have always had such a soft for him.
Thank you again for honoring him in such a beautiful way. I know that he is in peace and I find my own peace in that.
My prayers are with you.

July 15, 2012

Tom,Karen and Melissa and baby Shey, I would of been there if I could. My prayers to the whole Reed Family.

Jacqueline Delaney

July 14, 2012

I love you Shawn..today and everyday..the memories we shared when we dated will always be with me..my thoughts and prayers are with your family every single day..rest easy my friend xo

Mario Juncaj

July 14, 2012

To Tom and family,
My sincere condolences to all of you.
May God bless and give you strengh in these times of sadness.
Your friend, Mario Juncaj

Rob Peters

July 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kevan Schaeffer

July 14, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Reed family. I worked with Shawn at the Ocean Drive and remember him full of life and vigor. He will be remembered fondly by the staff at OD.

Debbie Cimino-Smith

July 14, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Reed family. Praying for you at this very difficult time.

Ruth Lipson

July 13, 2012

My heart goes out to the Reed Family and friends. Shawn brought a lot of smiles and laughter to our hearts in Denver and he will never be forgotten! Gone too soon from our lives, but forever in our hearts..

John & Janet Fritz

July 13, 2012

Please accept our deepest & sincere sympathy during this very diicult time. Your loss heightens memories of our loss of a son. FRITZS USED CARS

Rick Boyle

July 13, 2012

Karen, Tom , and Melissa words can not express the feeling of your loss. I am just glad to had a chance to meet and know Shawn. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Joseph Masleh

July 13, 2012

although there is saddness here by Shawn's passing there is a feast among the angels as they greet Shawn in heaven.... My prayers and sympathy go out to you and your family Tom.....

July 13, 2012

Karen, Tom and entire family-- my heartfelt Love and Prayers go out to you at this time and always. shawn was a loving caring great person. I believe now he is at peace-- sincerely, lisa morella

Uncle john

July 12, 2012

Shawn you lived life to the fullest You will be sorely missed Love Uncle John

Bryan Kreger

July 12, 2012

Tom and Karen,
We are so sorry for your loss. The Kreger and Turner family have you in our thoughts and if you need anything at all please do not hesitate.
Bryan and Cheryl Kreger

Diane Makarevitz

July 12, 2012

Karen and Tom,
My heart breaks for you. If you need anything, I am here.
Love,
Diane Campitelli Makarevitz

July 12, 2012

Tom and Karen,
Can not begin to understand what you 2 are going threw.Your in our prayers and thoughts.
Jeff and Michelle Zawada

DON LONG

July 12, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shawn & Melissa <3

Valerie Schell

July 12, 2012

Karen, Tom & Melissa - My thoughts and prayers have been with you since I heard the news, and they will continue to be with you during your time of need. Shawn was an amazing person with a contagious personality & smile. I'm glad to say I had the opportunity to experience both of those. <3 He's free <3

Rochelle Hallman

July 12, 2012

Tom: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.....

JOE & DONNA WIKERT

July 12, 2012

VERY SAD TO HEAR. THIS YOUNG MAN DATED MY NIECE, AND SPENT A CHRISTMAS WITH US AT OUR HOME A NUMBER OF YEARS AGO. WE REMEMBER HIM AS A NICE, RESPECTFUL FELLOW. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY.

Kristyn Walters

July 11, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers we are sending to you and your family Tom and Karen... love- Mike and Tammy Hiebler and Kristyn and Sean Walters

Pat Oliveto

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen, Melissa & Shay
I am so sorry to hear about Shawn words can't begin to express the sadness I feel for your loss. Shawn and all of you will be in my prayers. Stay together and may God give you the strength you need during this sad time.

Helen Kinsky

July 11, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear about Shawn. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Heidi

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen, Melissa & Shay

So sorry about Shawn I will miss his smile he had a way of warming your heart with his smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Heidi

Mary Ellen Pusey

July 11, 2012

Dear Tom and Karen, I can't begin to tell you the state of shock I am in. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Christopher Jacobs

July 11, 2012

So sorry to hear about Shawn's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Chris Jacobs and Family

July 11, 2012

Tom & Karen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Our sincerest condolences. John & Josie Albert Wellsbora, Pa.

Bart Mace

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen and Melissa,
I want to offer you our deepest sympathy. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Heather Mooney Campanaro

July 11, 2012

To the Reed family,
My deepest condolences. You are in my constant thoughts and prayers.... Hope you find comfort in all of your great memories!

Dawn Frisk-Brown

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen & Melissa,
My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Dawn Frisk-Brown

Tammy and Dan Frisk

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen and Melissa,
We are so saddened by loss of Shawn. May the thoughts and prayers of those that knew and loved Shawn help you through your heartbreak and grief.

Matt Schrump

July 11, 2012

Mr & Mrs Reed & Melissa
I would like to extend my sincere condolences. Shawn was a great friend and I will miss him.

John & Rosemarie Dettra

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen & family, My deepest sympathy. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Tom, Helen, Aileen and TJ Burnley

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen, Melissa & Family:
Please accept our deepest and sincere sympathy during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in hopes to find comfort from friends and family. We are extremely sorry for your loss.

Don Moll

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen,and Melisia Reed
My thoughts & prayers are with you folks at this time. I have fond memories of when first I met you at POTTSTOWN VW.
I am very sorry for your loss.

Bill and Erica Pinciotti

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen, Melissa, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers our with your family during this very difficult time. May Shawn rest in peace.

Matthew and Paul Goodwin

July 11, 2012

Tom and Karen Reed and Family,
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible tragedy.

Jeanne Wiggins

July 11, 2012

Tom & Karen Reed and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Wiggins Family

July 11, 2012

My heart is breaking for all of you! Shawn was just a true sweetheart & a special person! Much love & many prayers for him & all of you!

Maria Jordan

July 11, 2012

My heart is breaking for all of you! Shawn was just a true sweetheart & a special person! Much love & many prayers for him & all of you!

Lenny Baranoski

July 11, 2012

Tom & Karen,

My thoughts & prayers are with you guys.

July 11, 2012

My Dearest Cousins:

Words can not express the shock and grief I express to all of you. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers always. I love each of you. Cousin Ron Bricker

July 11, 2012

Dear Tom, Karen and family,
We can begin to understand your pain but you are in our hearts and prayers.

Jeff and Michelle Zawada

Dawn Wrenfrow-Buchan

July 11, 2012

He will live in your heart. Thinking of you all.

Stacey Weikel

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen, & Melissa,

I'm so saddened to hear of your loss. My mind has been flooded these past few days of many good memories spent with Shawn and Melissa in the Reed household. I hope you take comfort in knowing that Shawn will live forever in the hearts and memories of all those who loved him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Sharman Jacobs-McLean

July 11, 2012

Dear Karen and Tom and family,

Our deepest and sincere condolences to you at this sad time. May God bless Shawn and keep him close to you always in your memories and heart's.

Sincerely,
Ann Jacobs, Sharman (Jacobs) McLean and Brandon Gajewski

Melanie, Emilie and Chris Pesta

July 11, 2012

Tom and Karen
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

cecilia POOLE

July 11, 2012

Dear Reed Family,
Our Thoughts, and Prayers are with you today and always.
CECILIA POOLE and Family
( Lindsey Walters) Family

Brian, Lauren and Devon Reed

July 11, 2012

Love You guys. Our thoiughts have been with you at almost every part of each passing day since the tragedy.

Rebilas Family

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen, Melissa & Shey,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you, we can only imagine the shock and devastation you must be experiencing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

kimberly Interrante

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen, Mellisa & Shey, I was your neighbor @ 11 west 5th st in Pottstown, about 25 yrs ago, I had a son named Dennis, I am SOOO sorry for the loss of Shawn, I can't imagine your pain, I can only pray for you and ask God to give you the strength and peace and comfort he can give. I remember shawn and Melissa as 2 very adorable little children and that both Tom and Karen worked for Pottstown Honda.. Again I'm so sorry God Be with you Love Kim (walter @ the time) Interrante

George & Penny Gatcha

July 11, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lisa

July 11, 2012

Karen,Chopper,Melissa & Shey: Our thoughts & prayers are with you all! From our family to yours. Love us; Lisa,Carl & Joel.

Donna Wikert

July 11, 2012

I knew Shawn through my niece, what a kind soul. So sorry for your loss, may you find peace in his loving memory.

david wallick

July 11, 2012

Tom--I am so sorry to hear about your son!! My thoughts and prayers are w you!!

Diane and Mike Holoka

July 11, 2012

Karen,Tom,and Reed Family,
May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

Diane Laplante

July 11, 2012

May God be with your family to give you comfort though this difficult time. Thinking of your family as you give your son to the Lord.Wonderful friends and family will be there with your family as you share the wonderful memories of Shawn. love you

Tom Durkin

July 11, 2012

Tom and Karen
Our hearts are broken and prayers are with you
JoAnne and Tom Durkin

Nancy Juhasz

July 11, 2012

Tom, Karen, Melissa & Shey,
May prayers bring you comfort in the upcoming days and your memories of Shawn bring you strength along the way.
Many prayers from my family to yours,

Toby Family

July 10, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marianne Cutillo-Scott

July 10, 2012

Tom,Karen and Melissa,
My heart breaks for you. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling. I only met Shawn once at Honda and found him to be quite charismatic. You have been in the center of my prayers and will remain there in the days ahead.
My sincerest condolences,

Hank Noble

July 10, 2012

Karen,Tom, Melissa
My deepest condolences to you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kris Goodman & Carl Krott

July 10, 2012

Karen, Tom, Melissa and Shey-Shey...may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We are heartbroken for Shawn's family and all who knew him so well. Faith, time and good memories will heal you. Love & Hugs

Beth Stevens

July 10, 2012

Karen & Tom - My deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family. I can not express in words my sorrow and heartache.

Kent and Corinne High

July 10, 2012

Dearest Reed family~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time!

Ed & Ed Kenney

July 10, 2012

Tom, Karen, Melissa and Shey - Ed and I love you guys very much. Our hearts ache for you. As parents we can only imagine the heartbreak of losing Shawn. He is loved and remembered

Barbara and Bill Jarrett

July 10, 2012

I don't know if you would remember us or not, but Shawn played Norchester football with our son, Frank Rodney. We always thought what a genuine nice young man he was. We are very sorry for your loss. You raised a very good son.

July 10, 2012

Tom, Karen and Melissa my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I still can't believe it. I love you.
Loni Emel

Donna Bucci

July 10, 2012

Karen, Tom and Melissa I am so sorry to hear about Shawn. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I can't even image what your going thru.

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