Shawn was my beloved son-in-law, married to my precious Jessica. He had a million-dollar smile ad was always the brightest light in the room. He had a big heart, endless generosity, and boundless kindness to everyone he met, be they friend or stranger. I'm so grateful for the time we shared, and I miss him enormously.

Over the past six months we talked or texted nearly every day. Our favorite topic was politics and we had countless discussions which often ended with us laughing to keep from crying. He had infinite patience with my technological ineptitude and was always willing to stop by to get things running right.

We had so much fun last Thanksgiving and Christmas. He and Jessica were happy to host. We played Boggle and Balderdash, and worked a 2,000-piece puzzle with a glorious beach scene. Delicious meals meals were shared with many. Little did we know those would be our last holidays.

We couldn't wait to get to the beach and had a trip planned for spring break that we had to cancel because of COVID-19. 

I pray that he has found the peace, sobriety, and serenity that eluded him in this life. Rest in peace, sweet Shawn. I'm thankful we got to say I love you in the days before you left us.

Shawn and I first met about 15 years ago . When I first met him, it was at the company I got hired to work for. He was the young hotshot wonder kid and me, the mid career regular. Little did I know that we’d become great friends, sharing our love for the Texas Longhorns and Dallas  Cowboys, going to both the old Texas Stadium and several trips to Austin for games together.  I even bought his green Toyota Corolla from him, which turned out to be the best car I ever had.  Anyway, I feel like I’m rambling now.  I’m gonna miss you brother. See you on the other side. 

My beloved cousin,
Everything about you will be so greatly missed: your zest for life, your humor, your talent, your big heart. I am so deeply heartbroken that you are gone. You will never be forgotten and all that you left on this earth will forever resonate in my heart and those hearts of everyone around you. Your imprint on this world was a beautiful one.
I will never forget our adventures at Schlitterbahn, especially sneaking onto the slides after the park was closed. 
Rest in peace. 
Love, Kimberly

I had the honor and privilege of loving you for 40 years, including the nine months I carried you. When I was pregnant, I received a massage from an Indian woman.  She drew a ‘star’ on my belly and said it would make you special.  And then you came into this world with serious attitude ‘hello everyone, it’s me’.   You were a bright shining star and a joy to all who knew you. You were extremely intelligent and quick witted.  You entertained everyone around you and were a kind person. I was proud of you in every way.  I was struck by the way my work colleagues would categorize me as ‘the mother of Shawn’ when we did team building exercises. You loved your friends and family.  One regret I have is that you did not get to meet all the loving friends I have made during the past two years of retirement. You were the joy of my life and getting to love you was the greatest gift I could ever receive.  You will live forever in my heart and today I’ve felt your presence all around me. Right now, I have no other words, but this poem describes what I am feeling. 
Son, I wish I could wake up and see you standing there.
Then I would know that it was just a nightmare.
Son, I remember when you were small and how you would hold my hand,
and as you grew older you became my best friend.
Son, I have 39 years of memories that I will treasure and keep safe in my heart.
We share a bond that time and distance can never break apart.
Son, oh how my heart aches so.
I would love to have you back and never let you go.
Son, where there was happiness, now there is sadness.
Son, how I long to hear your voice and see your beautiful smile
and have you back for just a little while.
Son, until that day I see you again,
I will look to the sky and search among the stars for my son and best friend.
I always said if I lost you, I could not survive. But now I know I want to live my life the way you did.  I want to be happy in your honor. You will live forever in my heart.  I love you. Mom

So many years, too many memories. I grew up with you. Belly laughs. Deep conversations. Always pushing each other for the better, to the best of our ability! You always had a piece of my heart and I wouldn’t change that for the world. Love you big, Shawn. Fly high. 

OBITUARIO

Douglas Shawn Dyer

30 mayo, 1980 – 1 abril, 2020

Grove Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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