John Kevin Shay

Long time resident of Stillwater Mr. John Kevin Shay passed away Sunday January 14, 2006 at the age of 26 years in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. John was born to the family of Larry and Teresa Shay on January 31, 1980 in Stillwater, Ok. He grew up in Stillwater and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1999. On October 14, 2006 John took Miss Jessika Baartman as his bride in Stillwater, Ok. He was a faithful employee of the City of Stillwater Parks and Recreation. John was an equipment operator. He loved the out doors, his job and his co-workers. John was an avid sports fan and a dedicated fan of the OSU womens basketball team. He enjoyed following college football as well. Johns favorite love was his new wife Jessika and his family. John was a true family man. Although John is no longer with us, his memory and legacy will be kept alive through the family and friends he leaves behind which include: His wife of 3 months: Jessika Shay of the home, Parents: Larry and Teresa Shay of Stillwater, 2 Sisters: Michelle and Doug Beck of Nowata, Ok., Nikki and Eric Collins of Stillwater, Ok., Mother-n-law: Terry Baartman of Perkins, Ok, Maternal Grandparents: Dee and Harold Guinn of New Mexico, Grandfather: R.D. Elkenbary of Stillwater, Paternal Grandparents: William and Adeline Shay of New York 5 Nephews and 1 Niece and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, long time friends and neighbors. John is preceded in death by his Son: Denton Tyler Shay
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday January 18, 2006 at the Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow the service at Fairlawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home of Stillwater.