Shaun Hopkins Speer Obituary (1958 - 2009)

Shaun Speer No longer encumbered by the limitations of his heart, Shaun took his final hike in the mountains he loved on August 1, 2009. Shaun Hopkins Speer born December 24, 1958 in Walnut Creek, CA to George and Ina Hopkins Speer. Shaun had a wonderful childhood growing up. There were stories of the "three little boys" and the mischief they liked to get into. He graduated from Ygnacio Valley High School in Concord, CA. He received his Duty to God Award and was an Eagle Scout. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Denver, CO. Shaun was very proud of the nine years he served in the US Coast Guard; sailing to many exotic ports of which he loved to retell his adventures. Shaun was married to Nancy Bent, and later divorced. From this union came his son Thomas Ryan whom he was so proud of and loved dearly. April 8, 1997 he married Janelle Jensen. A new century brought a new child, Molly Margaret Speer, the light of his life. The things in life which brought Shaun the most joy were his children; he was a devoted and loving Father. He enjoyed backpacking, hiking, biking, camping, gardening and coin collecting; or anything that would take him to the out of doors. Shaun is survived by his wife Janelle; son Thomas; daughter Molly and step-sons Zachary Jensen, Ben Fisher and his granddaughter Keatyn Jensen; brothers Allen (Merlene), Dan (Teresa), Aaron (Kim) and sisters Pam (Tim) Barton, Laura (Dave) Toomey and Gina (Steve) Alpers and extended family. Preceded in death by his parents and sister Debra A. Speer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2009 at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Friends may call on Thursday, August 13th from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in Myers Evergreen Memorial Park. From where Shaun now resides he can view the sunrise over the beautiful Rocky Mountains and the white capped breakers of the Pacific Ocean. We'll meet you in St. Croix Shaun. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 August 13, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 August 14, 2009 11:00 AM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 August 14, 2009