Shawn M. Cardin
July 25, 1965 - September 27, 2013
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Shawn M. Cardin
July 25, 1965 - September 27, 2013
Obituary
Shawn was born in South Laguna on July 25, 1965. He lived in El Toro for 33 years before moving to Mission Viejo where he lived the rest of his life. He attended El Toro High School and found his love for playing the game of football.
After graduating from UC Santa Cruz, he began a career in commercial real estate. He first joined Grubb & Ellis as a “runner” where he was named rookie of the year. He then went into sales where he had a hugely successful career with CNL Commercial Finance. He became sales manager and CNL was bought by Lehman Brothers. He worked with Lehman until Lehman Brothers led the march to the collapse of the real estate industry.
Shawn loved to travel and fished in Montana three weeks ago. He has visited Scotland, England, Italy, Spain, Mexico, New Zealand and Alaska.
Shawn has made many friends throughout his life. He was funny, witty, generous, at ease being the center of attention. He was loved and respected for his wisdom by his family. He was always available to help anyone with a problem. His presence in this life is a great loss to friends and family.
Shawn was a member of Mission Viejo Country Club for fifteen years. He spent many memorable days playing golf and talking with friends at the club. Thank you Brad for your support of Shawn throughout the years.
A special thank you to Blake Fennell who gave so willingly of his time to guide us through Shawn’s memorial. Many thanks for the assistance of Curt Woods and Mike McLain. Bryce, thank you for the preparation of Shawn’s urn.
This would not be complete without the mention of Shawn’s great love of his life-a black lab named Lucy. He and Lucy had great days and nights together.
He also had a great love for Andrew & Brendan Ryerson.
Shawn is survived by his father, Glenn Cardin of Fawnskin, CA; his sister, Eerin Shumway of Big Bear City; and his only niece Jayme also of Big Bear. He leaves “The Moms,” Bennye Cardin and Cindy Sokol of Laguna Hills.
We are left with only our memories of our beloved Shawnee.
Shawn’s memorial service on Monday, October 7th at 4:00pm will be webcasted and can be viewed live. It will also be available to view again after the service. The webcast can be found at http://app.eventbywire.com/viewevent/?id=504-199.
10 responses to Shawn M. Cardin
Eric Wadley says:
October 7, 2013
Shawn was instrumental in my career path as a friend and generous mentor. He was one of the best people I met in the lending industry. I respect his memory and hope for peace and comfort for his family and close friends.
kim winnick says:
October 7, 2013
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kim winnick says:
October 7, 2013
I just watched Shawn’s memorial and it was beautiful. He was so loved and appreciated by so many lives he greatly impacted by being the wonderful man he was. I have so many memories of him that I will treasure forever. As all of you, I am a better person to have met him and am thankful for the joy he brought into my life when we were together. You will never be forgotten in mine our my families heart. Rest in peace Shawn Bon!
Love Kim(hotdog Kim as your mom reminded me)
Aimee Q says:
October 30, 2013
Dear Shawn, you will be missed and I know you were loved by ALL! Aimee Q
glennda says:
July 3, 2016
I love you aunt Pam and I miss you sandy Linda my dad grandpa meemaw Karen Robert pennye Chris rebekka and all my family I won t see again on earth and to my family I never get to see I love you Always glennda Johnson garone