Shawn Goldie, age 51, of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma multiforme. Shawn was born to Donald (d. 2015) and Virginia Goldie on July 30, 1971, in Warren, Michigan. Cherished husband of Andrea for 22 years, loving father to Nicholas and Jenna Rose, and beloved brother to Scott.
Shawn graduated from Sterling Heights High School in 1989. He earned associate degrees in Fire Science and Paramedic Science from Macomb Community College. Shawn fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a professional firefighter on April 28, 1997, when he joined the Saint Clair Shores Fire Department. Shawn went on to have a successful and rewarding career as a Paramedic/Firefighter, earning many certifications, and rising to the rank of Battalion Chief, the position he held until his retirement on April 28, 2022. Although he retired from Saint Clair Shores, he was not ready to “hang up his boots” and joined the Oxford Fire Department on May 2, 2022, where he remained employed until his death.
Watching his son, Nick, play hockey and spending time with his daughter, Jenna, were his favorite passions. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed life’s simple pleasures; being with family and friends, having his dogs, TJ and Cocoa, by his side and on his lap, and spending mornings in the backyard having coffee with his wife, Andrea, talking about anything and everything, and making plans for their future.
Shawn touched many lives, and his death will leave a large empty space in many hearts. He will be missed beyond measure.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Shawn’s memory to:
1. Neighbors United Walk for The Red – a nonprofit organization focused on helping firefighters fighting cancer. www.walkforthered.org
2. University of Michigan Neuro Oncology Research Fund – a nonprofit research fund focused on finding cures for brain cancers. University of Michigan Neuro Oncology Research https://leadersandbest.umich.edu/find/#!/give/basket/fund/335205
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. rosary and Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. pass and review at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. A funeral will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with a gathering beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Bethesda Christian Church, 14000 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI.
