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Dear friends,
The past couple of years my husband has been struggling with his health. It first started with a cough and progressively got worse. He had pneumonia like symptoms were he coughed up a lot of infection and his oxygen was low. He tried antibiotics and a sinus surgery. When that did not work the doctors x-rayed his chest and discovered that he had a thymus tumor on the right side of his chest wall and one on his back (Eight years ago he had a thymus tumor removed). The doctors recommended Chemo to make sure that they eradicate the tumors. He had two sessions and became more ill. Shawn then decided to have the tumors surgically removed, but the doctors at Utah Valley Hospital told Shawn that if he did this he would either pass away or be dependant on a ventilator. Being limited in his choices he went back on antibiotics and had another sinus surgery, but his symptoms would not go away. At this point we decided to try the Huntsman center. They first recommended an oncologist that specialized in Thymoma tumors, but Shawn made it clear that he did not want Chemo. So, they gave us a doctor that specialized in thoracic surgery. The doctor removed the tumor in or around the chest wall, and we thought that this would be the key to help Shawn overcome these pneumonia like symptoms. In spite of this, his lungs collapsed, and he spent a month in the SICU at the University of Utah. His lungs finally recovered, but his oxygen continued to deplete. The doctors sent him to a rehabilitation center to help him gain his strength through more exercise and food. After a week at this facility, his oxygen level went down further. At this point the doctors told us that his Lungs were so diseased that he would need a lung transplant. We soon found out that he had a slim chance of a lung transplant due to his Chemo treatments and his reoccurring tumors. Shawn stayed very positive during this fatal trial. He read scriptures, did his genealogy, and put memoirs together for his children. He passed away Nov.30, 2011.
I have not shared this on face book for a few reasons. One is that I know a lot of people are struggling during these times and I know that each of us are trying to find the light at the end of the tunnel. Another reason is that I had hopes that Shawn would recover and we would celebrate his recovery. Sadly, this did not happen.
For the most part The Lord has helped me and given me and my children strength during these times of hardship. Even though I was not granted the miracle I desired, I have seen many other miracles that have reinforced my faith in a loving Heavenly Father. Having seven beautiful children, being married to a loving husband, and having mortal angels in my life.
This is a very sad experience. I have lost my soul mate, and I feel like he took some of my soul with him. I find it hard to describe the sorrow that comes when losing a love one. I will truly miss him. I keep expecting him to call. He called me at least 3 or 4 times a day. This was not expected, I truly thought we’d grow old together and enjoy our grandchildren. Watch our kids attend college, go on missions, and find their soul mate.
You may be wondering “why is she sharing this on facebook.” I feel that it is necessary to let you know, especially to those who knew Shawn. Many of you have expressed such kind words, thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful.
Funeral Services for Shawn Jones will be held Monday, December 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hobble Creek Eighth Ward Chapel, 2379 East 1100 South, Springville. Family and friends may attend a viewing Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the church and on Monday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove.
Shawn Adam Jones
