Shawn Alexander Ryster

Shawn Alexander Ryster, 30, of Hahira, Ga. passed away on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 in Valdosta, Ga. He was born in Palatka, FL on April 24, 1984. Shawn was a Project Manager at PCA Mill, and was a proud graduate of FSU, where he obtained his Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. Shawn was a very devoted husband and father and loved his family very much. He was very passionate about the role that he played in everyone’s life. His family, his job, and FSU held a special place in his heart. As a dedicated Seminole fan and booster, Shawn along with his family could always be found in the Doak Campbell Stadium cheering on the Noles. He was a jokester whose silly antics often brought a smile to many faces. Shawn also enjoyed traveling, and visiting the beach. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Shawn is survived by his two 7 year old daughters, Niva Nicole & Aiyana Leigh Ryster and wife, Valona Marcum Ryster, all of Hahira, GA.; parents, Doc Ryster of Palatka, FL. and Donna (Jim) Rainey of Havana, FL.; sister, Nickie (Lucas) Ryster Stricker and nephew Roman Stricker, of Tallahassee, FL.; brother, Jimmy (Julieanne) Rainey, Jr. of New York, NY; and grandparents, Ronald & Shirley Cason and Margaret Gregory, all of Palatka, FL. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Harold & Mary Ryster and grandfather, Dan Masters.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Culley’s Meadowwood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Rd., Tallahassee. A Celebration of Shawn’s life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 a 11 AM at Culley’s Meadowwood Funeral Home, with committal services to follow at Culley’s Meadowwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to The Ryster Family to help support their family through this trying time. Please visit www.GoFundMe.com/ShawnRyster.