On July 24, 2015 surrounded by family, Shawn Morris Parker, age 31 returned to his Heavenly Father. Shawn was born November 3, 1983 in Salt Lake City, UT. Shawn was loving and adventurous, but faced many challenges in life including addiction, which contributed to his passing. But through his challenges, with the support of family, Shawn continually found strength to push forward. The past eight months we got to see Shawn as a loving son, brother, father, and husband. We believe he is now serving his Heavenly Father, something he was always striving to do. Shawn is survived by his wife Karilyn; daughters Chloe, Libby, and Serenity; stepchildren Braden, Katelyn, and Nicole Mills; his parents Wayne and Linda Parker; siblings Lisa (Curtis) Okelberry, Lara (Peter) Waite, David (Mary Ann), Jared (Jana), Beth (Andy) Hendrickson, Aaron (Jacque), Shara (Nick) Park. Also, his Grandmother Arlene, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his Grandfather, Gail Parker, and Aunt, Diane Mecham. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Whitehall Ward Chapel, 3150 Whitehall Drive (3985 South), West Valley City, Utah. A viewing will be held at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, July 30, 2015 and prior to services Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 am. Interment at the Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted for the Serenity Parker Donation Fund at any Zion's Bank.
