Shawn Timothy Solon, born December 9, 1976 in Phoenix, AZ. He passed away May 30, 2022, in Colorado Springs, CO.  

Shawn served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps where he earned several decorations, medals, and badges and was honorably discharged in 1999. He received his bachelor’s degree in education from Georgia State University in 2007 and received his master’s degree from University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. He was a dedicated teacher to his second, fourth and fifth grade students throughout his 15-year career, often responding to students’ phone calls for help while at the dinner table or in the evenings. 

Shawn was a talented cook and was happiest in front of a grill. He loved the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, camping and skiing, and loved to share these activities with his family. Hard rock music was an integral part of his life from an early age; he played in a band with his brothers and drew album covers using his considerable artistic talent. Shawn had a heart for service and regularly helped his siblings, neighbors and friends with projects – always happy to lend a helping hand. Perhaps his most memorable trait was his wicked sense of humor. 

Shawn is survived by his children, Avery, and Andrew; his ex-wife, Angela; his father, Donald and step-mother, Mary; his brothers Brett, Kevin and Brian and his sister, Shannon; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sharon.

A celebration of life is being planned for this summer. For those who wish to support the family at this time, a GoFundMe account has been set up for Avery and Andrew: https://gofund.me/919ba247

“Leaving, I hate to see you cry

Grieving, I hate to say good-bye

Dust and ash forever

Though I know we must be parted

As sure as stars are in the sky

I’m gonna see when it comes to glory”

—See You on the Other Side by Ozzy Osbourne