Shawn Edward Thomas Venenga

Shawn Edward Thomas Venenga, "E.T." "Shawnee" beloved son of Valerie Cooper and Shawn Evan Venenga, was born on May 5, 1999 and departed this life on July 2, 2020. At the time of his passing he was 21 years, 1 month and 27 days of age. Shawn was born in Des Moines, Iowa and moved to Camdenton, Missouri as a baby where he was raised and later graduated from Camdenton High School. He loved cooking, going fishing, bow hunting and going to concerts. He was an avid skateboarding enthusiast and enjoyed playing card games. Shawn had a great sense of humor and was one of the sweetest and most loving guys you would ever meet. Shawn was preceded in passing by his cousin, Cole Haan; paternal grandfather, Ralph Snyder; and his great-grandfather, Charles Smith. He is survived by his mother, Valerie Cooper of Eldon, Missouri; father, Shawn & wife Angelina Venenga of Des Moines, Iowa; three sisters, Madison Edwards, Jamie Cooper and Brenna Horton; maternal grandparents, Jim & wife Brenda Lajuenesse; great-grandma, Jackie Smith; and his paternal grandmother, Laura Snyder. He also leaves behind several Aunts, Uncles Cousins Nieces and Nephews as well as several friends and other family members who will all truly miss him.