Shawn Necker

February 1, 1968 ~ October 11, 2017

NECKER, Shawn Alexander, age 49, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, lost his long and tortuous battle with the merciless disease of addiction on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Shawn was born on February 9, 1968 in Hartford, Connecticut to Alexander and Lynda (Smith) Necker. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lynda M. Necker. He is survived by his wife, Debra Lynn Necker; his father, Alex Necker; his twin sister, Dawn Janssen; his brother, Jason Necker; his stepmother, Deb Dobson; stepsister, Sandra Necker; stepbrother, Eric Necker; stepdaughters, Ashley Faler and Amanda Schultz; and stepgrandchildren, Dahlia and Evander Faler. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whose lives he touched. Shawn received a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of South Florida in 2001. He was a commercial fisherman for years in Florida and also worked in remodeling/construction for many years. Shawn loved to serve the Lord and was continually striving to help others who faced his similar struggles. He could light up your heart with his beautiful soul, which he showed with his loving and impish smile. Shawn was a much loved man who gave his heart to everyone he met and he will be sorely missed by the many people who loved him. A celebration of Shawn’s life will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 7pm at Orchard Hill Reformed Church, 1465 3 Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids MI 49544. Friends may greet the family from 5-7pm. A Memorial Service will be held November 18, 2017 at 12pm at Fairview Cemetery, 17-19 2nd Street, Dalton, Massachusetts 01226 where his ashes will be interred with his mother To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Shawn A. Necker please visit our Sympathy Store.

Visitation

OCT 27. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)

Orchard Hill Reformed Church

1465 - 3 Mile Road NW

Grand Rapids, MI, 49544

Celebration of Life

OCT 27. 7:00 PM (EDT)

Orchard Hill Reformed Church

1465 - 3 Mile Road NW

Grand Rapids, MI, 49544

Leave Your Tribute Message

November 23, 2019 7:00pm

I dated Shawn in high school at Great Valley in the early-mid 80's. Did you go to school with us? Broke my heart to know such an amazing guy had to leave us so early in life… I think of him so often.~Suzie

- Susan Houff-Kleese

January 20, 2018 7:00pm

Was a funny guy with warm heart .

- Ray Rau

December 28, 2017 7:00pm

Shawn and I met in St Petersburg FL back in the ninety's . He was a good hard hitting young man always willing to help the next person who came up to the 2250 Group on Central Ave . Shawn will always have a place in my memories . RIP my friend .

- Ron Staley

November 07, 2017 7:00pm

It's hard for me to believe this is real. Shawn will be my second friend to go in the last 6 months. I met Shawn back in the late 80's, he shared my 1st apt with me, I will never forget Shawn hitchhiking home from work late at night with a Xmas tree that had to be bigger then he was. We stayed up late making fun of the party line commercials and all the silly programs on in the middle of the night. He was alot of fun. Shawn had a kind heart he was always so funny, I have many great memories, I will miss you, and am so very sorry that I couldn't do more.

- Karen morrison

October 27, 2017 8:00pm

Dawn and Shawn were my friends in 1983 I was at there house almost everyday,he was a great guy

- Nadean earl

October 24, 2017 8:00pm

.  Shawn and I became the best of friends in the early 90,'s Over the courseof the next 12 years or so Shawn worked for me in construction, electronics and a fishing business.Shawn was atrue friend. When a say that I am referring to the ones that you never forget. yes he had many ups and downs over the years but who hasn't. i will miss this man for the rest of my life. he will be greatly missed. Shawn i love you and miss you my brother.

- dan gillan

October 23, 2017 8:00pm

Yes he touched so many hearts & lives. We can't even imagine how hard this is to live with addiction. Such a nice tribute to his life. RIP Shawn.

- Ruth Zylstra

October 23, 2017 8:00pm

I knew Shawn 25 years ago here in Florida… Seems like another lifetime ago. We shared many wonderful memories together and I will always remember what a smart, funny guy he was and what a big heart he had. My condolences to his wife and family. Such a loss.

- Amy

October 23, 2017 8:00pm

I'll always remember Shawn's sense of humor…and sarcasm. Some of that rubbed off on me and influenced my personality 😊  The last time I saw him he visited out here in the PNW in the late 90's and we hiked up to the top of Beacon Rock. He was so excited and amazed about how different things looked out here. It was a good visit. I'll never forget that memory.

- Cameron Morrison II

October 22, 2017 8:00pm

RIP Shawn. Prayers and sincere condolences to all from the Rusin family

- Myles & Kimberly Rusin




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