Shawn Hamilton McCarty

McCarty, Shawn Hamilton, 53 passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2012. He was the eldest son of Fred & RuthAnne McCarty. After graduating from Moon Valley High School in 1977, he played football at Phoenix College and Ft. Hays State University. Shawn began his career in the oil field industry working in Wyoming, New Mexico and Prudhoe Bay, Alaska for 10 years. He returned to Phoenix and had a successful career in the pool building industry. Shawn spent a lifetime pursuing his love of sports which included cycling, swimming and weightlifting. Shawn had a passion for competing in cycling events & many other sports. Shawn had a great love for animals, especially for greyhound dogs. Over his lifetime, Shawn had rescued over 6 greyhound dogs. Shawn's passion for life was only surpassed by his love for his wife Rita and his family. Shawn married the love of his life, Rita in Hawaii on Sep 10, 2006. Shawn is survived by his wife, Rita, his mother, RuthAnne, his siblings Pat, Suzy, Debbie, Laura & Butch, his nieces Katrin, Ashley and Christina. He is preceded in death by his father, Fred McCarty.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arizona Greyhound Rescue or The Arizona Humane Society.

Please join us in a Celebration of his life on Saturday, March 17 at 1P.M. at Shadow Mountain Mortuary 2350 E Greenway Rd, Phx AZ.