Obituary

Douglas Shaun Hardesty, of Buckeye, Arizona died unexpectedly in an automobile accident on July 3^rd, 2016. He was 38 years old.

Shaun is survived by his wife, Allison Mantell Hardesty; daughters, Brooke (16), Lauren (4) and Hannah (11mo) and son, Andrew (14). He is also survived by his mother and step-father Dovie and Vince Imbordino; sisters, Dawne Hardesty Franklin and Chastain Pohl Chamberlain; brother, Chase Hardesty; nieces, Ella and Lily Franklin; grandmothers, Mary Hardesty and Ann Malone as well as countless Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Shaun is preceded in death by his father; Doug Hardesty and grandfathers; Frank Hardesty, Jr. and Gordon M. LeBlanc, Sr.

Shaun was born on September 12^th, 1977 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Doug Hardesty and Dovie Imbordino. He attended Loyola College Prep in Shreveport and continued his education at the University of Alabama, much to the dismay of his entire family who are all LSU fans. Shaun began his career in law enforcement as a Sheriff’s Deputy with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department before transferring to the Glendale Police department where he served honorably for over 15 years until the time of his death.

Shaun was an avid hunter, but a terrible shot. He was color-blind, but covered in multi-colored tattoos. He loved Jesus, but worshiped Nick Saban. He was a giant man, with the tender heart of a little boy.

If you knew Shaun, you loved him and you knew he loved you right back with a full heart and open arms. He never missed an opportunity to make you laugh, even without saying a word, often at incredibly inappropriate moments. When he spoke, it was with an unforgettable baritone voice that somehow made his jokes and goofy noises even funnier. His habit of dishing out big bear hugs to everyone, especially to those who hated to be hugged, will be sorely missed. He gave of himself freely, never one to overlook a friend in need. No matter what. No matter when.

Shaun will be remembered most for his love of family, especially his love for his wife and children. He loved his family more than anything. Shaun talked endlessly about how proud he was of his children and worked tirelessly to support them with all of his being. Of all the gifts Shaun gave to the world, the indomitable spirit he passed on to his children is the greatest.

A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, July 15^th, 2016, at Palm Valley Church, 431 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338, AZ. Visitation begins at 9:00 a.m. with services to follow at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend in celebration of Shaun’s life. Donations to benefit the Hardesty family can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/2cutxwk. 

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