Shaun Michael McWhorter, age 42, of St. Peters, MO, formerly of Chelsea, MI, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his home. He was born January 4, 1979 in Bloomington, IL, the son of David R. and Dian H. (Powers) McWhorter. He graduated from Chelsea High School, class of 1997. He moved to St. Peters, MO where he had lived for the past 15 years, working as a collection specialist at a successful corporation.
Shaun was one of those people who loved life and everybody in it. He always put everyone’s needs before his own. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to lend a helping hand. He was known for his kind nature, always helping, smiling, and laughing. He loved spending time with his girlfriend, Rachel, and his dog, Skyler, and he was especially close with his sister, Shanell.
Shaun is survived by his mother, Dian (Tony) Powers of Davison, MI; father, David (Valeria) McWhorter of O’Fallon, MO; his loving companion, Rachel M. Darabcsek; sister, Shanell (Ben) Vermeylen of Chelsea; three nephews: Emmet, Quinn, and Nolan; and grandmother, Florence Jeffers of Davison. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery of Chelsea. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 4-8 p.m.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Shaun’s name may do so to the Five Acres Animal Shelter in St. Charles, MO, or the Chelsea Athletics in Chelsea.
