"I was sad to hear of Mike's passing I have such fond memories of growing up with Ken and Mike and all of our adventures that we had on East State Street I have shared those with my grandchildren. I learned so much from your parents who taught me good values. My love and Condolences to your Family."
In loving memory of
Michael L. Shinn
February 13, 2018
Michael Lawrence Shinn, age 63, of Quincy, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 10:46 am in St. Vincent's Home.
Michael was born September 29, 1954 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Lawrence E. "Larry" and Velma Shrader Shinn. On June 5, 1976, he married the love of his life, Debra "Debbie" Harvey, in Calvary Baptist Church. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2013.
Michael was a 1972 graduate of Quincy High School and a 1976 graduate of Quincy College. He was employed for over 30 years at Continental Cement in Hannibal, Missouri.
Michael was a sports fan, and he and Debbie were long time season-ticket holders and supporters of Quincy University Men's and Women's Basketball. He was also a committed QHS Blue Devil Basketball and St. Louis Cardinal's fan. Mike enjoyed fishing and recently taught his grandson, Dominic, how to fish. He was an avid coin collector and loved his dogs. Michael was an automobile enthusiast and had a hard time parting with his cars. He was meticulous in detailing his cars, especially the corvette he restored.
Mike was a devoted family man. He was a great cook and liked to host family gatherings and celebrations. He loved his family and always wanted what was best for those he loved.
Survivors include two sons, Ryan (Rebecca) Shinn, and Rick (Lyndsey) Shinn, both of Quincy; two grandsons, Dominic and Damian Shinn of Quincy; a brother, Kent (Cindy) Shinn of Quincy; two brothers-in-law, Rich (Louise) Harvey of Newark, OH, and Bruce (Mardell) Harvey of Quincy; his mother-in-law, Norma Harvey of Quincy; and six nieces and nephews, Melissa (Matt) Bernier, Tyler Shinn, Justin and Jessica Harvey, Katie (Kory) Hollensteiner, and Karli (Nolan) Kurfman.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence E. "Larry" Shinn, mother, Velma Shinn, wife, Debra Shinn, father-in-law, Richard Harvey.
Services: 10:00 am Saturday, February 17, 2018 at The Crossing, with Pastor Kory Hollensteiner officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday February 16, 2018 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Quincy University Athletics (for the Women's Basketball Creating Memories Program)
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"To the family, I'm saddened to hear of Mike's passing, and wish the remaining family all of the best as you deal with this loss. My memories of Mike cannot be put into one small paragraph, but I will never forget this man whose congenial personality and infectious smile warmed the lives of everyone he ever met."
"Dear Shinn family, My thoughts and prayers are with you, I knew both Debbie and Mike from HS, but had not seen them for many years. They were so kind in HS, and always together there too. My God grant them both eternal rest. Paul K. Geers St. Louis, Mo"
"As I reminisce & celebrate my father-in-law?s life I am humbled to acknowledge the value & impact of a father?s fierce love & dedication to his family. I will be forever grateful for the moments we shared, his humor, even his hard headedness! & the unwavering generosity of Michael Lawerence Shinn. May he rest in eternal peace."
"Bruce and family, I am saddened by the grief you have over Mike's departure from us, but my sadness is tempered by the hope and joy of Mike's faith now turning to sight. (2 Cor 5:7). Praying for you and the family through your time of loss."
"Dear Shinn family. I am very sorry for your loss. Mike and I had become friends at the QU basketball games the last few years as my daughter plays for them. Mike and I sat near each other and laughed often at our enjoyment of Mc Donalds, and I am in the concrete industry so we had multiple things in common. I have and will miss him. He and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers."
"Ryan and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Your father seemed like an amazing man who loved his family deeply. What a beautiful reunion that must have been between him and your mother. Thinking of you as you grieve such a great man. Love and prayers, the Peters family ??"
"Dear Ryan, Rick and Mrs. Harvey, We are saddened to learn of Mike?s passing. He was a wonderful young man who exhibited the fine qualities of his parents, who wer our age and valued friends. Likewise, what a vivacious and personable lady your mother was. We did not remember of her passing much to early so were surprized to know that. We send our sincere condolences and God?s Blessings."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family at this time for their loss. Mike was very a nice man and treated us with respect and helped us through the years. Des Peres Coal Co. and Knight Hawk Coal."