Phillips

Shawn Michael Phillips, 48, of Mars, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, surrounded by family, love and admiration for a life well-lived.

Born on March 10, 1976, Shawn was a source of humor, resilience and warmth to everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Shawn graduated from Butler High School in 1994, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1998. He built a successful career in accounting, excelling at PWC and other organizations.

Beyond his professional success, Shawn loved fishing, hunting, archery, woodworking, grilling and playing bocce ball. He found joy in the outdoors, and created lasting memories with family and friends.

Above all, Shawn found his greatest joy in his two daughters, Alex, 21, and Abby, 12. They were his pride and joy, and their love and accomplishments fueled his strength, drive and determination. Having their youthful energy and unwavering love kept his spirit alive and inspired him to keep pushing forward.

For more than 20 years, Shawn faced significant health challenges with extraordinary courage and unwavering spirit. As a cancer survivor and double lung transplant recipient, he inspired not only his family and friends, but also medical professionals, fellow survivors and anyone who encountered his journey. Shawn demonstrated that true strength lies not in overcoming hardships but in living life to the fullest, and finding joy in its simplest moments.

Shawn’s humor and quick wit were the hallmarks of his personality. Whether cracking jokes at family gatherings, enthusiastically sharing his latest Costco finds, perfecting a new recipe on the grill, or turning bocce ball games during beach vacations into memorable competitions, he had an unmatched ability to bring people together through laughter and genuine connection.

Shawn is survived by his parents, Mike and Sandy Phillips of Butler; two beloved daughters, Alexis and Abigail; his former wife, Melanie; his brothers, Ryan (Kristin) of Marysville, Ohio, Jason (Megan) of Columbia, Md., and Dave (Jenny) of Ellicott City, Md.; seven nieces and nephews; and many extended family members and friends.

To have known him, even briefly, was to be changed forever by his kindness, humor and strength.

PHILLIPS — Family and friends of Shawn Michael Phillips, who died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at All Saints Parish, St. Conrad Roman Catholic Church, 125 Buttercup Road, Butler. Please meet at the church.

In lieu of flowers and plants, the family suggests donations to the Transplant House of Cleveland, www.transplanthouseofcleveland.org/ways-to-help/donate, or to a charity of your choice, in honor of Shawn’s life and legacy.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.