I know I didnt know you very well.But you were always awesome to me.You will surley be missed by all who knew you...

I love you my little brother, you will always be in my thoughts, my heart and in my soul… you are a part of me that will always be.  I want to still hold your hand and help you fly through this next journey but I know you will be fine.  I know this in my heart, as you watch over your children guiding them through life, loving them and sharing with them “your spirit”… they too will be fine.  Someday, I will be able to be with you, mom and Jack again and we will all fly together.
A loving dad you will always be...

Dude, let me know if you can here my music now. In memory of you E, I will play it loud 1 more time. I know this, if you had the oppurtunity to meet this guy, then you had at the least a good friend. Invented the word "character". A true 1 of a kind. Just wish we hadnt lost contact with each other for so long. Sure will miss ya bro... Oh, and by the way, dont worry bout that 20 bucks you owed me from almost 25 years ago. I'll get it from you when I see you at the crossroads. Jus' Kiddin

Nae,mason and kendell,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you always know that your dad is proud of you and loves you guys very much. Nae your so strong. If there is anything you need I'm here for you guys. I wish I got the chance to know Eric he was a amazing man and will deeply missed.

We've known your family for only a few short months as neighbors, we are so very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.  God Bless

Hey Spooky, brother Ironworker,  you didn't have to leave so quick.  We are still building Cabelas,  I didn't know you were gone until it was too late.  My friend I miss you, you were a great friend and Ironworker, sincerely have enjoyed working with you.  I ask Creator to bless you and your family.

I thought I would share this.  The morning after we heard you had passed away we were on our way out to run an errand and Mike said to me, honey look at the Calalily plant, so I turned to look to notice that one single calalily was blooming.  This plant was planted by your Mom Deanna 2 years before her passing and only bloomed for the first time a few weeks after she passed and this plant never blooms from October till the end of January. So this my dear lil brother in heart we take as our sign that you were here and decided to let us know it. So happy you decided to stop  by and leave such a beautiful sign of your life up there.

Spooky you will be forever missed and forever loved.  We will keep you in our hearts always.  Thank you for always being there for us no matter what it was for.  Thank you for always putting a smile on our faces.
Love Thera, CJ, And Dylan

You were a uncle to all my grandkids, You were a coach along the sidelines to those of my grandkids who played sports, especially Raequann, Your were a help to any or everyone who needed a helping hand. You were a brother to my kids. Your were a very special person to our family. No one will ever replace you "Spooky" as we all know you. Jesus gathers flowers for his boquet. and I'm sure your the flower that outshines all the others, with your special heartwarming ways .  We all Love you Spooky 
From the Williams and Iukes family

God damn brother,U sure went out in style!
I had no idea how hard that was going to be,but u gave me the strength to soldier thru it like I needed to
.And just as you lived,your passing was no less spectacular!
You will be greatly missed by us all.
Farewell my friend,
I will remember you always!

Spooky was a great friend you will be greatly missed from The Jones Family

"Uncle Eric", we're going to miss you and your laughter and stories and big bear hugs and smiles.  You truly are one of a kind!  Praying that your family will find comfort and strength.  We miss you!

 You would make someone laugh by the loudest things you would say.I will miss being at practice sitting next to my mom and you come up and say "hey pretty mommas" to all the moms, that always made me laugh.You always put a smile on our face, things wont be the same with out you. Rest in peace!

Come on down and get ur Spooky Deals from Smackdown Fireworks! Lol I remember running around with Spook when we was younger and being boys! And when Spooky met my cousin Nicky and got a taste of the "rez life" and I seen him again he gave me his little smirk and said I didn't know how good we had it out here! From that day forward Spooky was on the rez making friends and adopted family all through Tulalip! He was a great man who wanted to raise his family on rez and he wanted a better life for his family! He will be greatly missed and his kids will carry his name in high honors! I love you Spook Dogg.

I will always remember the bright smile & distinct glint in your eyes as you shined your laughter among those around you. I am so Thankful to have befriended such a genuinely soulful person as you. Forever my friend, my heart and my prayers will be with you always & true. Now may you rest in a comforting peace & in love.  

                                     Your Friend always,

uncle spooky i miss you so much i'll never forget your loud contagious laugh that always made me smile prayers go out to cierra dalton and paul jr. i love you each so much were always and forever here for each of you whenever you need. uncle spooky was the bestest, the funniest, who was veryy caring of his children, has such a beyond kindness heart for others! forever lives in our hearts!♥ and will never be forgotten,♥

Eric

You are loved and will be missed
by many.  Your smile is your legacy bro.  Good on you!
Pamela

Spooky was a good man with a good heart.  We missed that booming voice from the stands during our championship game.  The boys played hard for you and we were so proud even though we lost.  RIP Brotha you will be greatly missed

The Herbeck and Travens family  wish to express their sadness  a bright light has been taken to heaven

Condolences go out to your whole family. I know it's not easy to lose someone you loved so dearly, but you WILL see him again. God promises us that. Hold each other close until that day. Hugs to all! The Demers Family?

R.I.P Spooky your smile and care for all will be missed you can brighten a room with just your presence.  But your kids will carry on your legacy of your smile,care and free spirit. Prayers go out to the family Love & Peace

My prayers go out for all of you left behind - it is never easy to lose a loved one.  May Creator bring comfort and peace to your hearts not only today, but in the days, weeks and months to come.

Over the years I have recsived a lot of phone calls but this one was hard to believe. The past few day"s I've been remembering the funny thing's you use to do and how you would crack us all up. The only thing I have to say now is , I pray for your children that they have a chance to make the right choices in life and do something  for thier Dad to make you proud. And for my daughter that something good comes out of this and she will make you proud as well. Remember both feet on the scale Mama

My man...   Still can't believe I wont hear your voice with,  Hey Coach how ya doing.It was truly an honor to have had you in my life the past six years...  You will be missed by more people then you realize.  I pray for your family and you..   You where an amazing person who will be missed for years to come.

The world has one less good guy in it now that you've gone, Eric. It is a pleasure to have known you and to have you as family. We will continue to see you live in the lives of your children...and you have beautiful, strong hearted children.
For certain, our Creator is overjoyed to have you with him....and you will be missed by so many here.
"Auf wiedersehen" Uncle Eric!
Love, The Bonaudi Family

Eric, I do not even know where to begin. The kid who became one of my little brothers the moment my family met yours. We have known each other for almost 29 years our families had become family long ago, I am so saddened of your loss and only wish we could all change back the hands of time and bring you back, back to your beautiful children who need you so much and your other family and friends who miss you dearly.  Know Eric that you were and are so loved by so many and the footprint you left on each of us is forever etched in our hearts.

Spooky, you are and will always be missed by many, thanks for the laughs you always put a smile on my face at the 76 station..May the Lord be with your family Its never easy to know or understand why these things happen..

I cant believe you're gone I really would luv to think someone is playing a sick joke but i know its not true! The more i look at your picture the more it breaks my heart to think that such a good person just left us all, i dont think i will be able to talk at your service but i want you to know i luv u with all my heart and wish we could have spent more time laughing and just being with Spooky you will always be in my heart!!!!!!!

Spooky, you was like a brother, son, brother-in law to the wives. I will miss you dearly. All of those long talks, laughs, and down right good times. Thanks for being a good friend and such a great person to our family. you are missed.

im really gonna miss the  times u where goofing around with us cheerleaders and doing the cheers with us. the football players are really gonna miss the loud inspirational thing s u said on the side R.I.P. we will reallt miss u!!!

Spooky, if it hurts this bad, I don't want to play no more. Come out, come out, where ever you are. CRY, Cry, cry.

You will most definetly be missed at football next year and every year to follow.  You always brought a loud level of spirit to the games like no one else.  The girls will miss you being silly and cheering along with the cheerleaders and the boys will miss your positive words from the sidelines.....you will be missed by many!  R.I.P my friend!!  Know your football family will all be watching over your boys and making sure they are well cared for in your absence!  :(

Uncle Spooky-
I dont even know what to say. I still dont believe that your really gone. I dont think it will feel real for a very long time. I miss you much! You are and always will be a big part of my life! You were such an amazing person! You could always make anyone laugh even when they didnt want to. i wish that i could of seen you and hugged you just one last time. You will be missed and will always have a special place in our hearts. Rest in Paradise uncle. LOVE YOU DEARLY!

Eric.....
I so so miss running into you, or getting that unexpected phone call with you on the other end saying....AUNTIE??...  and running in to you and nea at the casino and the whole place hearing you yell, AUNTIE...I just love you MUIR girls, you are all so beautiful..... It is still so difficult to beleive that you are gone..... Love you nephew....always and forever!!  You will be missed, I am sure that with that booming voice, you have made your entrance through those pearly gates known to all that have passed before you!

Spooky... You will be forever missed... It won't seem right going to the football games without you there.. I hope you are at peace..

I miss you unk, you were like another father to me, it's just unbelievable still, wish you were here but I know your up there watching over cierra Dalton, Jr & mason, all of us, I love you & miss you...

Rest in paradise uncle spooky it just doesnt seem real u will be missed by many u will forever be in our hearts i will never forget memories we had togeather please watch over all us and all 4 of ur beatifull babies, I love you uncle spooky!

Keep it "LIVE" up there like u did down here Spooky! Me and my family r gonna miss ur funny personality, but we will never forget you and u were the best neighbor, friend,and bro anybody could as for! R.I.P Spooky!

My Love, Strength & Prayers go out to Cierra, Dalton, Jr. at this time of Loss. Spooky you have a place in our hearts forever and will be dearly missed, Always making us smile and heard from miles away :-) Thanks for the laugh pushing Andrew off the couch the other morning...

It has been just over a week since u left us suddenly w/out warning. We are all kind of working on "auto-pilot" mode, just going through the motions. Honestly we are still shaking our heads in disbelief that U are really gone. Our loss is totally Heavens gain. The laughter level in Snohomish County is already shy quite a few decimals w/out U my friend. But we know U are looking down and we're pretty sure there will come a time or two when we hear your energetic voice in the back of our heads "hey guys, listen to this one"... "Come here, I got tell ya"... "Hey, you're never going to beleive this"... and of course; "When's the next BBQ @ your new house?"...LOL good times will be remembered by all. Oh yes Mr. Shay, U will be Missed but forgotten NEVER!!! Thank Creator your kids have your characteristics so U will live on through them. And rest assured; U taught them well and they will carry on the values to installed in them. U would give (even the homeless dude U didn't know) the shirt off your back, Thank U for being such a good example of a good human being U were ALWAYS a true friend =)143637

You Would Light Up A Room With Your Outgoing Smile And Couragious LOUD Laugh, You Knew Just How To Bring Everybody Up When They Were Down. You Are truly Going To Be Missed & Never Forgotten We Will Watch Over Your Babies For you! We Love You!

You will always be my son. not by blood but by heart. We are having a time on mon eve to celebrate your life and I know if everyone was able to share there would volumes You are and were bigger then life and we so love you

Your light will burn brightly in our lives and memories forever!
You were larger than life itself!
We will all miss your smile and never forget your kindness!
Rest In Peace Brother!
Prayers and Love to all The Shay Family!

I was saddened by the news that you had passed. I met you a few years ago while we were both working for the Wickas. My thoughts and prayers are with Janae and the children. God-Bless you and keep you Spooky.... Tracey Hart

I still can't believe it...I just want to hear you hollar out one more time...we had the best of times on 28th West side. You could always make me laugh even through some very hard times, you were a gift..love and prayers to your family "our" family <3 Give my Ed---your Edwina a hug from me. Love you Spooky

We miss u dearly dawg!keep em laughing in heaven like u kept us laughing on earth!

To my one and only true love. I love and miss you so much.

Spooky you will be greatly missed you where an awesome man. Prayers for your children may they always know You are watching over them an have the strength to make it threw these very hard times.

to my wonderful husband...i love you with all my heart. you are my best friend and the best father that any child could have ever have asked for. i miss and love you so much. i miss your laughter and the way you could make others laugh by just being you. you impacted so many peoples lives with all the love you had to give. i will make you proud and make sure that our children will be ok and never forget all the many memories that we have as a family. our kids could not have been more proud to have you as a father and i could not have asked for a more amazing husband. we went thru it all...the good the bad but we always came together and at the end.of the day it was always us "spooky and nea forever" and that was everything i needed in life was our 5 crazy kids and us. you are my only true and absolute love, my best friend and all i needed and wanted...our family...i will see you again so i will never say goodbye...to the best husband an amazing father and an incredible father to all...you are so very loved and missed...you made me who i am and i could never repay you for that but i promise to make you proud all and everyday until the end of time...your my best friend, my soul mate and the most incredible man i have ever met and could ever meet...i am lucky to have been able to be a part of your life and i was given the greatest privilege of having your love and being your wife...i truly love you eric with every part of my being...i am so proud and so deeply in love with you...until the end of time you hold my heart....your loving wife

Eric I love and miss you. You are my best friend and you made me who I am. I will never forget you. The best times of my life were spent with you. You are an incredible father and husband. I don't know how I am ever going to get thru my life without you by my side. I will see you again in time and until then I will make you proud and take care of our children. You effected so many peoples lives in only a way that you could do. I miss your laugh and the way you made others laugh by just being you, but most of all I miss feeling you. You will always be the love of my life, my soulmate and my everything. I love you babe and you will never be forgotten and you will always be missed, every minute of every day. You truly lived your life to the fullest and impacted mine the same way. I will make sure that all our kids will be ok and that they keep all the many memories you left with us. To my best friend, my husband and my everything in life...I am so deeply in love with you and always will be, but I will see you again....all my love forever...Nea

Another Angel to watch over us all from above, , Hugs and Love and Prayers of strength to the babies, Dalton Aunty Loves you very much! Your Daddy was an awesome and caring guy, Always had a kind word while we were going thru our time of need, , R.I.P Spooky, ,

Prayers for the children. <3 special prayer for Janae that she has the strength to get thru this.

OBITUARY

Paul Erick Shay Sr.

9 August, 1971 – 18 November, 2011

Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home

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