Shawn Reese, 45 of Sandy, OR and formerly of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held, Monday December 8, 2014 @ 1:00 pm at Abundant Life Church in Sandy OR. Interment will be in Cliffside Cemetery in Sandy OR.
Shawn was born on March 6, 1969 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Daryle and Sherry (Billadeau) Reese. Shawn grew up in Grand Forks, ND and graduated from Red River High School in 1987. Shawn worked for XL93 radio station in Grand Forks and also 99 KKPR and KQKY in Kearney, NB as a radio disc jockey. He worked in numerous sales positions in his lifetime. Shawn also was employed with Goodwill Industries in Sandy OR until his health no longer allowed him to work.
Shawn married his soul mate and best friend, Cheryl Roberts on February 12, 2005 in Santa Barbara CA. They made their home in Sandy OR. Shawn's favorite NFL team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a lot of fun for Shawn and his family as they were able to go to the training camp in Florida this August for a trip of a life time. Shawn also followed the LA Kings hockey games and also the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux hockey program were high priorities for his enjoyment. Shawn and his family also enjoyed archery as a family.
He is survived by his father, Daryle Reese of Las Vegas NV, wife Cheryl Reese of Sandy OR, son Liam Reese of Sandy, OR, stepchildren Rebecca Woodcock and Ryan Roberts both of Sandy OR. Brothers - Randy (Suzi) Reese, Frankfort, IL and Monty (Laura) Reese, Thousand Oaks, CA. Sister - Pam (Ken) Gaulke, Grand Forks, ND, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and pets. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sherry Reese, maternal and paternal grandparents.
The family prefers memorials to be sent to: Dougy Center, PO Box 86852, Portland OR 97286.
A special thank you to the doctors, his oncology team, Dr. Panwala and Dr. Alluri with Knights Cancer Institute.