Shawn Patrick Prendiville

Shawn Patrick Prendiville passed away unexpectedly on the morning of May 18, 2024. Shawn was born May 6, 1964, to Edward M. and Corinne M. (Oase) Prendiville. He was raised on the family ranch in Ralph, South Dakota with his four older siblings. Shawn attended a one room schoolhouse in Ralph through the 8th Grade. He then graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in New England, North Dakota in 1982. Excelling in math, Shawn enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, South Dakota, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1986. His high school and college summers were spent working concrete jobs for his brother Kirby in Moscow, Idaho.

Shawn was hired by Strauser Manufacturing in 1986, his first engineering position. He designed the machine that produced the popular game Jenga, and other industrial equipment. It was here that he met his future wife, Malinda. They welcomed their son Daniel in 1988. In 1991, Shawn went to work for Key Technology, here was where he found his calling. They welcomed their daughter, Leslie, in 1992.

After 31 years of dedication, Shawn retired from his role as Vice President of Global Operations. In retirement he found satisfaction in his many hobbies, including wood working, home brewing, gardening, listening to blues music and attending concerts. He built many custom gifts for his family and friends, successfully brewed over 30 different styles of beer, and traveled the country seeing his favorite bands with his wife, children, and siblings. Shawn was a loving grandfather and he doted over Helena and Wayne. “Ice Cream with Grandpa” was one of Helena’s favorite things. He also enjoyed walking and playing ball with their dog Porter.

Shawn is survived by his wife, Malinda; daughter, Leslie Prendiville; son, Daniel Prendiville (Vanessa); grandchildren, Helena and Wayne; sister, Teresa Hecker (Ike) of Dickinson, ND; brothers, Kelly Prendiville of Dickinson, ND, Fr. Kerry Prendiville of Rapid City, SD, and Kirby Prendiville of Millcreek, WA; brothers-in-Law, Mike McCubbins (Julie) of Touchet, WA, Brian Lippincott of Portland, OR; sisters-in-law, Darlene Schmid (Marty) of Marana, AZ, Eileen Daniel (James) of Walla Walla; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Robert McCubbins and James Mason; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Patterson (Don).

Special thank you to my dear friend, Patti Loney, the angel on the other end of the phone, Fire District #4 paramedics and College Place Fire Dept. for their courageous efforts, Richard Greenwood, Herring- Groseclose staff, Travis and Matt, the Walla Walla Sheriff’s Office and the Key Technology family. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice, or by showing an act of kindness to someone in Shawn’s memory.

Viewing and visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM at the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held in the chapel of the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with Pastor Joe Rhymes of Dixie Community Church officiating.