Shawn Christian Broesch, age 20, of Tonasket, had an unexpected departure on January 3, 2010, near Tonasket. He was born on March 2, 1989, in Deer Park, WA, to parents, Timothy Shawn Broesch and Tammie Victoria Tipton. Shawn had a love for gifted horses and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had a strong work ethic and enjoyed weekend play. Shawn had a great sense of humor, a great personality and was friendly and fun. He was loved by many and will be forever missed.

Shawn is survived by his parents, Timothy Shawn Broesch and Tammera Victoria Tipton; brother, Preston Timothy Broesch; sister, Brittany Lynn Broesch; grandparents, Rick and Victoria Burhn and Richard and Bonnie Hale; grandmothers, Vicki Denton and Faye Self; grandfather, George Broesch; and great-grandparents, Charles and Lou Dalton. Shawn was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Rose and Arnold Broesch; grandfather, David Denton; and great-grandfather, Dallas Self.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at the Bergh Chapel in Oroville, with Dan Shepard officiating. Memorials may be made to the Shawn Broesch-Family Fund at Sterling Savings Bank in Oroville or at Appleway Video in Oroville. Bergh Funeral Service of Oroville/Tonasket is in care of arrangements.