Shawn M. Symes' Obituary
Shawn Michael Symes, age 51, passed away in his home town of Tacoma, Washington on January 13th, with his wife and soul mate by his side.
Shawn was a loving husband and caring father. His favorite things to do were to go backpacking, hiking and camping by rivers with his family.
Shawn had a wonderful sense of humor and everyone loved him. He was an excellent cook and a master barbecuer and smoker of cheese.
Shawn finally found his dream job as a bus driver for Pierce Transit. He thought it was as easy as folding laundry and watching TV at the same time.
Shawn left this life way too soon but will live on in the hearts and minds of family and friends who loved him, laughed with him and those lucky enough to have tasted his barbecue.
Shawn is survived by his wife Rebecca, children: Logahn Symes, Corbin Symes, Samantha Hubbard (Caleb Langworthy), Matthew Hubbard (Myriah Sims), mother: Sandra Turner, stepfather: Kenneth Turner, grandchildren: Jaxson Langworthy and Mason Hubbard, siblings: Russell Symes and Samantha Symes. He is preceded in death by his brother Mark Symes and father Ronald Symes.
A private service will be held.
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