Shawn Patrick Casey, 65, passed away April 3, 2025, at Credo Senior Living, Hoisington, Kan. Shawn was born Dec. 14, 1959, in Great Bend, Kan. to Martin and Kathleen (Keenan) Casey. Previously married to Candace (Hasten), Shawn later married Hope (Crawford) Bell Dec. 12, 2012, in Great Bend.

Shawn was a lifetime resident of Great Bend. He had been employed at Larned State Hospital as a MHDT since 2011, previously working as a chain hand for Petromark. He was a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints-Great Bend and NA and enjoyed watching TV crime series and the Kansas City Chiefs. Shawn was known as a dedicated worker, friend and family member, dropping everything to help anyone in need.

Survivors include his wife, Hope of the home; two sons, Miles Casey and Cameron Casey both of San Diego, Calif.; six stepsons, James Burch (Amber) of Santa Fe, Texas, Shawny Burch of Wichita, Kan., Keifer Burch (Cyndi) of Kingman, Shadowhawke Burch (Ali) of Wichita, Graywolf Burch (Nikki) of Minn., and Forestwalker Burch of Benton, Mo.; one brother, Kevin Casey of Great Bend; two sisters, Caron Zager of Great Bend, and Connie Jones (Mason) of Overland Park; many grandchildren; and two beloved Dachshunds, Otis and Cammie. Shawn was preceded in passing by his parents, Martin and Kathleen Casey; and brother-in-law, Michael Zager.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025, at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints in Great Bend, with Bishop Joshua Boone and Brother Peter Solie presiding, with a funeral luncheon from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family present to receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Memorials may be given to Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS  67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed atwww.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Rd.

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, April 8, 2025