This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Phelps, Candelas, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5423/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, May 14th, 2010 Shawn Dennis Phelps Shawn Dennis Phelps, 24, died Monday, May 10, 2010 in Bend, Ore. He was born May 2,1986 to Dennis and Mary Jo Phelps in Lincoln City, Ore. He grew up in Otis and graduated from Taft High School in 2004. He was a 4-year letterman, as well as achieving all league/all state honors in football. Following high school, Shawn attended classes at Lane Community College in Eugene, living with his sister, Kaili, until he committed himself full-time to his calling of wildland firefighting. For the past three years, he fought wildland fires throughout three states. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved working with his hands. He was a hard working young man with a big heart. He was a very loving and loyal man and would always give a big hug when welcoming or parting with friends or family. He enjoyed camping with friends. He loved snowboarding and excelled in cooking. Barbecuing was his specialty. He loved family outings, ranging from cutting firewood, exploring the Camp West Wind Beach, helping deliver baby calves, hunting with his father, uncles and cousins, playing softball at the family reunion, to an exciting night of eight-handed Pinochle. He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Mary Jo Phelps of Otis; his brother and sister-in-law, Jon and Michelle; nephew and niece, Andy and Madison Phelps of Poulsbo, Wash.; his sister and brother-in-law-Kaili and Carlos Candelas of Puyallup, Wash.; grandparents, Doris Phelps of Otis, and Evelyn and Jim Phelps of Lincoln City. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Lincoln City LDS Church at 3565 NE West Devils Lake Road. Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home in Bend is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.