"Jerry and nancy i am so sorry for your loss and i will keep your family in my prayers. I do wish i had seen shawn as grown man but my memory is shawn as a smiling baby boy. "
In loving memory of
Shawn Robert Morgan
September 28, 1972 - February 16, 2011
Footville, WI -- Shawn Robert Morgan, age 38, died Wed. Feb.16, 2011 unexpectedly at his home, due to complications of diabetes. He was born in Madison, September 28, 1972, the son of Nancy and Jerry Morgan of Belleville, WI. Shawn was a 1990 graduate of Madison West High School. He was currently employed as a mechanic at Russ Darrow in Madison. Shawn was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed following his beloved Packers and Badger teams. One of the ways he followed the Badger football team was by working security detail at Badger football games with his aunt Judy. Shawn had a strong love of animals especially his dog and cats which he adopted from local humane societies. Shawn enjoyed celebrating family get togethers especially Christmas. Shawn was a wonderful uncle to his nieces, Peyton and Taylor. His family will greatly miss his quiet demeanor and rye sense of humor. Shawn is survived by his parents, Jerry and Nancy; brother, Michael, (Teresa); grandfather, Allen Worth; aunts, Sue and Judy Worth, Judy Cunningham, (Jim), Deb Blackburn, (Ernie); uncles, Mike Morgan, (Barb), Tom Morgan, (Caroline); nieces, Peyton, Taylor; and cousins, Carol, Jimmy, Katie, Molly, Kimberly, Rebecca, Andrea and Sarah. He was preceded in death by his aunt Amy Jo Worth; grandparents Robert and Maxine Morgan; and grandmother, Kathleen Worth. A visitation will be held from 4:00 until 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 21, 2011 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, with a memorial service following at 5:30 p.m. The family would like to invite friends and family to join them for refreshments following the service at Cress. The family is especially thankful to his best friend and neighbor Gus for being there for Shawn.
Tributes
" Shawn was a wonderful, quiet, funny, and compassionate person. Although he appeared to be the typically guy with his strong interest in sports and cars, he had a gentle soul. He showed it by adopting animals from the shelter and then taking loving care of them. I will always hold dear the image of his smile and the sound of his laugh in my heart. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Aunt Debbie "
"Shawn was a unique person in his quiet unassuming way. Game days for the Pack or Badgers were high lights for Shawn and he wouldn't move till it was over. He loved his basement setup, for watching games or listening to music,playing foosball or playing pool. It was the get together place. We enjoyed lots of backyard get togethers and grilling out. I'm so glad that his pets have good homes now, because their comfort was always important to Shawn. He was always willing to help us women diagnose problems with our cars, and figure out why those pesky check engine lights came on.Because of snow forecast we might not make it to the services, but know that you have our sincere sympathy and we all will miss a great guy. Sincerely, Elinor Glynn and Lynn Kufahl "
"To the Morgan family - I am one of Debbie's friends and heard of Shawn's hospitalization in December when I was visiting Madison. I empathize with the family's struggle with Type I diabetes. My son was diagnosed when he was 4 years old. My heartfelt sympathies to you all. I will be making additional contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with Shawn in mind."
"We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers."
"Jerry, Nancy and Michael, I am still in disbelief. Words cannot express what I am trying to say, so I will just surround you with love and caring. Unless the weather is rock gut awful, i will be at the visitation Monday to express my sincere condolences. Love, Cuz Jill"
"Shawn was a very good friend of mine at West and for several years afterwards. We had lost touch in the last 4-6 years, because I have lived far away. I dearly wish I had looked him up when I was back in Madison recently. Shawn was a truly kind and generous soul. I will always remember him as warm, curious, quick with a joke or story, and always eager to help others. He and I spent long hours building and riding in old cars, and staying out late with friends and cruising on East Wash. We had quite a few adventures around Madison and up at my folks' cottage near Adams, WI. I remember working on carburetors and installing engines in his fun cars ('70 Camaro, '70 Chevelle...), and he helped me on my cars ('68 and '71 Darts) as well. Shawn gave Christine and I a Badgers blanket for our wedding in 1995, which we still use almost every day. I also have fond memories of times at Nancy's and Jerry's old house off Seminole Hwy. I hope you know that Shawn was a gentle and wonderful person, and he will be dearly missed by many people. I sincerely wish I could be at the service tomorrow, and you all and Shawn will be in my thoughts. If anyone would like to talk about Shawn, feel free to contact me. Warmest Wishes, Lou Madsen (and Christine Kaestle), Blacksburg, Virginia"
"Oh Shwan what a void you have left in all of our hearts. I will cherish forever the days I spent sitting with you in the hospital, and will for ever remember you telling me that the first thing you wanted was Diet Orange Crush, and when I brought it to the hospital you drank it you said it was the best thing you had had. You were so much like your Grandma Morgan without a mean bone in your body. I will miss your sense of humor and love for family get togethers. Your pets are in your Aunt Debbies home so don't worry. I love you so much. Your Uncle Mike."
"I will miss you, Shawn. Every time I watch a movie or see a sporting event you will be there with me. Love you, big guy! You've got the best seat in the house now!"
"I will always remember shaving you in Mercy Hospital in January. So glad I got to have that personal of contact with you. My fondest memories will be sitting around the table at grandma's and all the laughter! I loved your laugh! Because of your recent illness, I got to have more contact with you in this last month. I will treasure that always."
" Shawn was a great employee and co-worker. Staff and customers loved speaking with him and listening to his stories . He was always willing to help others when needed and never complained about anything . We will miss his humor and friendship here at Russ Darrow Madison stores. "
"We can not fully express how much we will all miss Shawn. We are comforted by the memories of sitting around the table with Shawn, laughing until we ached. We remember Shawn's hilarious stories, and his kind and loving nature, and will hold that near to our hearts during this difficult time."
"We will miss you Shawn. Tom will especially miss talking about movies and sharing quotes with you. You were also a wealth of information on sports. You will always have a special place in all of our hearts. Love you, Uncle Tom, Caroline, Andrea and Sarah"
"Shawn, such a great guy, to soon gone. We'll miss you so much."
"The Fisher side of the family in California are so sorry to hear the news and offer their condolences. Secondary to the distance, we did not have the opportunity to get to know Shawn our thoughts are with all of the family members."