Shaun Albert Loring, 55, of Sturgis, SD, formerly of Brinnon, WA, passed away April 29, 2015 at Rapid City Regional Hospital after a brief illness.

Shaun was born July 6, 1959 in Seattle, WA to Harry & Jeannie (Morency) Loring. He grew up in Brinnon, attending grade school there, graduating from Quilcene High School.

Shaun was a logger for many years in the Olympic Mountains. When his health began to fail, Shaun had to retire, moving to Sturgis, SD in 2013.

Shaun loved hunting, especially elk & grouse. He enjoyed the outdoors and hiked many trails, but especially enjoyed spending time with his kids.

Survivors include his wife, Beth Bartlett of Sturgis, SD; his children, Emily Ward, Steven Daniel "Buck Jr.", Cody, Garret, Raymond and adopted daughter, Megan Short; brothers, Sam Boling, Tim Hodge, Gary Loring, Lynn Loring and Steve Loring; sisters, Jenny Loring, Vicki Visser and Sandy Boling; aunt, Maryann Morency; nieces and nephews, Logan York, Katie York, Nellie Morency, Samantha Coleman, Aaron Boling, Jason Boling, Adam Boling, Brant Boling, Jake Boling, Ryan Larrance Alicia Johnson and Phillip; cousins, Danae Morency, Keli Anderson, Melissa Boling and Terri Morency and numerous other family members.

A memorial has been established to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation.

A celebration of Shaun's life will be held Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Quilcene Assembly of God Church, Quilcene, WA.

Condolences may be sent to kinkadefunerals.com.