Shawn Necker

NECKER, Shawn Alexander, age 49, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, lost his long and tortuous battle with the merciless disease of addiction on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Shawn was born on February 9, 1968 in Hartford, Connecticut to Alexander and Lynda (Smith) Necker. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lynda M. Necker. He is survived by his wife, Debra Lynn Necker; his father, Alex Necker; his twin sister, Dawn Janssen; his brother, Jason Necker; his stepmother, Deb Dobson; stepsister, Sandra Necker; stepbrother, Eric Necker; stepdaughters, Ashley Faler and Amanda Schultz; and stepgrandchildren, Dahlia and Evander Faler. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whose lives he touched. Shawn received a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of South Florida in 2001. He was a commercial fisherman for years in Florida and also worked in remodeling/construction for many years. Shawn loved to serve the Lord and was continually striving to help others who faced his similar struggles. He could light up your heart with his beautiful soul, which he showed with his loving and impish smile. Shawn was a much loved man who gave his heart to everyone he met and he will be sorely missed by the many people who loved him. A celebration of Shawn's life will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 7pm at Orchard Hill Reformed Church, 1465 3 Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids MI 49544. Friends may greet the family from 5-7pm. A Memorial Service will be held November 18, 2017 at 12pm at Fairview Cemetery, 17-19 2nd Street, Dalton, Massachusetts 01226 where his ashes will be interred with his mother To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Shawn A. Necker please visit our Sympathy Store.