SSG Shawn Michael Wilding, age 29, of Lapeer, passed away March 13th, 2019, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Shawn was born on December 4th, 1989, in Flint, MI. He was a graduate of Lapeer East High School, Class of 2008. After high school Shawn moved to Orlando, Florida for a year to attend the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute. He enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard in 2009. He loyally and honorably served his country and was in Afghanistan for one tour. Shawn was currently employed at the Lapeer Armory - Michigan Army National Guard where he held many positions and had many responsibilities. He was a member of the Lapeer VFW Post 4139, a proud supporter of Operation Homefront, and volunteered his time and efforts to disabled veterans. Shawn was able to help many veterans in need and touched the lives of countless people.

Shawn was a problem solver who enjoyed working on his motorcycles, trucks, cars or anything mechanical. He loved hunting and the outdoors in general. He always looked forward to the annual canoe trips to Big Bend on the Rifle River and loved camping. Most of all Shawn was a family man with a heart of gold who absolutely adored time spent with his five year old son, Talan. Shawn will be deeply missed by many.

Shawn is survived by his parents Wayne & Kristine Wilding; loving son Talan Wilding; brother Kyle Robert Wilding (Kenya Harris); former wife Kristy Lynn Bouchard; grandparents Mike & Pat Fromwiller; several aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and many beloved brothers and sisters through the Armed Forces.

Shawn was preceded in death by his grandparents, Barbara Ann Wilding, Lyle Frank Wilding, Wayne Schroeder; Uncle Chan Timothy Fromwiller.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22nd from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow at 12:30 p.m. at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Capstick Chapel in Lapeer. Chaplain Captain Jared Dilley will be officiating. Shawn's interment with full military honors will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI on Friday, March 22nd at 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to Shawn’s family will go to the care and education of Shawn’s son Talan.

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