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SHAWN LOUIS GARDEN, SR
May 19, 1953 ~ September 6, 2017
Shawn Louis Garden, Sr., was born May 19, 1953 in Portsmouth, VA. He passed away September 6, 2017 in Portland, OR. The family moved around due to his dad being in the Navy and finally settled in Vancouver, in 1968.
He attended Jason Lee Jr. High and Columbia River High School, where he was active in all sports. He was a pitcher and first basemen for Babe Ruth and was scouted for pro-ball by Saint Louis Cardinals. During high school and after graduation, he continued working in the timber industry. He went to work for Corwin Beverage/Pepsi in 1980 and retired in 2015.
Shawn married and had three children. He later married Sharon Walker in 1977, who adopted his children. They just celebrated their 40 year anniversary on September 1.
He enjoyed golf, square dancing, and loved to hunt and fish. Shawn started bowling in 1968 and continued until he passed. He bowled several 300 games and multiple 800 series. He was the first bowler in Clark County to bowl an 800 series.
Shawn was preceded in death by a grandson, Cooper Chaney-Garden. He is survived by his parents, Wes and Penny Garden; wife Sharon; children Shawn Garden Jr. (Shawna), Cassandra Wally (Lance), Shannon Frantz (Lon); sisters, Jeannie Roberts, Cindy Gillette; grandchildren Andrew and Addison Cain, Taula Wally, Michayla Garden, Alexander Frantz, Gracie Garden, Gregory, Landon, Dawson, Jackson and Luke Allen; nephews Richard Crawford (Joleene); and many more nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Firstenburg Center, 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684. There will be a short service in which people can share memories of Shawn. His family would love to hear how Shawn touched your life. A reception will follow at the center. Memorial donations may be made to the USBC Youth Bowling in Shawn Garden's name.
Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits
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So sorry for all of the Gardens loss, and sorry we were out of town for the celebration of his life. I grew up up two blocks away from Shaun in Hazel dell and then worked 20 plus years with him at Corwin. He was a big hearted person, and fiercely loyal to all he called friends. Rest in piece my friend.
Kelly Cayce
October 2, 2017
Went to bowling alley in BG many times to watch Wally bowl. Shawn & Quinnie became friends along the way. Wally & Michele Eason
September 30, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
Betsy Simpson
September 30, 2017
wally & michele eason
September 30, 2017
Shawn and I went to school together ( he was two grades ahead of me) and then we worked for many years together at Corwin Beverage. I think that it would be nearly impossible to find someone who had the same work ethic as did Shawn. RIP Shawn.
Rick Backous
September 29, 2017
Worked with Shawn a number of years at Corwin Beverage. Great person-he will be missed.
Anne Foss
September 24, 2017
Uncle Shawn, We will cherish the memories and miss you so much... Love you... Richard, JoJo, Wesley & Aiden
Joleene Crawford
September 24, 2017
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