Shaun D. Swank
May 26, 1959 ~ August 23, 2005
Swank, Shaun D., 46, owner of Swank Designs, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2005. Born May 26, 1959 in Norman, Oklahoma, to Coy D. Swank and Marcia (Caudill) Swank. He graduated from Tahlequah High School, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and attended Northeastern State University. A Master Mason, he was a lifetime member of Cherokee Lodge #10, the oldest lodge in the state of Oklahoma. He was also a member of Acacia Fraternity at NSU. He spent his spare time learning his years long dream of of flying, playing “Bluegrass” guitar and fiddle, and indulging his wife and grandchildren. To sum up all Shaun had accomplished in such a short life would fill a book. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He touched so many. Survived by his devoted wife of 15 years, Karen; daughter and son-in-law, Nicci and Dustin Salmon of Muskogee, OK; son, Jordan Harrison of the home; grandchildren, Gabriel, Carlee, and Lanee Salmon of Muskogee, OK; parents, Coy and Gale Swank of Tahlequah, OK, Marcia and Larry Burlie of Wichita; brothers, Montgomery (Monty) Swank of Toronto, KS, Sam Parduhn of Los Angeles, CA, Rodney Swank of Tahlequah, OK; sister, Susan Howland of Tulsa, OK; brothers-in-law, Darrell Freeman of Cheney, Richard and Cheryl Freeman of Goddard; many nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Memorial service, 1 P.M., Friday, Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
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Coy & Gail, Our hearts ache for you. We’re so sorry for your loss. We cannot take away your pain, but we can listen if you want to talk about it. Call us when you get home. Remember we love you.
This world has lost someone very special. My husband and I had the brief pleasure and privilege of getting acquainted with Shaun over the 10 days he and his crew took on our impossible roof last year. He was an exceptionally kind, thoughtful, entertaining, and interesting man. He expressed enormous love for his entire family, great pride in his music, and could hardly contain his excitement for flying. I thoroughly enjoyed those many hours of ‘shooting the breeze’ with him and I regret not having kept in touch with him. I consider him a friend, and will always remember him. Please know, Karen, that you and all of Shaun’s beloved family are very much in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Coy, I was saddened when I read of your son’s passing. You and your family will be in my prayers. In deepest sympathy, Stephanie Stacy (Allied Bearings)
Deep regrets for the loss of your son, no loss is greater than that of a child. May God comfort the Family as he will Shaun. A Friend,
My family and I are thinking and praying for your family.
I was a classmate of Shaun’s he was a very personable guy. Truly am sorry about your loss. God bless all of the family.
My heart goes out to you, Karen, and to Nicci and Jordan. You are in my prayers.