On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Shawn Heath Lafollette passed away peacefully from this life into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. His immediate family was at his bedside in Salem Hospital. Shawn was 50 when he lost his lengthy battle with health issues.

Shawn began his life journey on March 28, 1971, at Salem General Hospital. We lived in the Waldo Hills area, just outside of Silverton at that time. He was a busy little boy, very curious and inquisitive about everything. He decided early on that he didn't like the word "no." So, we were always trying to help channel his activities in a positive direction. Shawn played summer ball for three years, and he loved our family camping trips; always having peanuts handy for feeding the chipmunks.

During his high school years, his interest turned to cars. He took shop classes every year honing his skills to me a mechanic. At the same time, Shawn worked for Howard Hatteberg at his gas station on Water Street in Silverton, pumping gas and visiting  with customers. After graduation in 1989, Shawn began working for various car dealerships throught the valley, and earned his mechanic certifications along the way. He became a certified ASE mechanic, and excelled at that trade throughout his career. Shawn's favorite hobby was working on his Harley Davidson and planning trips. He took his longest ride to Sturgis, South Dakota, with his friend Howard. It was quite an adventure. He enjoyed every bit of his time spent on that bike.

In 1994 Shawn married Christina Donaldson. They had one child, Mercades Ann. She was stillborn. Through much sadness and grief Shawn and Chrissy later divorced. He never married again.

Shawn was preceded in death by his baby girl, Mercades Ann Lafollette, nephew, Levi Spuhler, and his grandparents.

He is survived by his parents Darrell and Julie (Sybrandt) LaFollette, sister Carmen and husband Tim Spuhler, and brother Robert Lafollette; nephew, Travis, and wife Charleen Spuhler, and their children Adelaide and Truman. He also leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends.

A celebration of life will be held for Shawn at the Foursquare Church, located at N. 606 2 ^nd St., in Silverton, on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 2:00pm. Arrangements are by Unger Funeral Chapel- Silverton.