Shawn Jay Lafferty
May 30, 1960 ~ May 27, 2026
Born in:
Princeton , IL
Resided in:
Spring Valley, IL
Shawn Jay Lafferty, 65, of Spring Valley, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Shawn was born on May 30, 1960 the son of Darl and B. Helen (Kerber) Lafferty who preceded him in death as did his older brother, Dennis.
He is survived by his three siblings: Colleen Nilges of Jackson, MO; Randy (Debbie) Lafferty of Spring Valley and Sharon Johnson of Newport News, VA; along with several nieces and nephews.
Shawn was a graduate of Princeton High School Class of 1978; he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Iowa in 1984. Shawn retired in January of 2026 from Bank of OZK in Little Rock, Arkansas. He enjoyed golfing, sports in general and spending time with his family and friends.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later time.
Memorials may be directed to the National Kidney Foundation, American Cancer Society or Hope Lodge Iowa City.
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We would like to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of Shawn.
Colleen, Randy and Sharon, I share the grief you feel in losing Shawn. He was such a good man and always there to support us. His family meant the world to him and I’m so thankful for the love and extraordinary care you provided him, especially the past few months. He was one of my closest and most trusted friends and I’m so grateful we crossed paths. He will never be forgotten.
Shawn and I became friends at the University of Iowa in 1980 living on the same dormitory floor and moving through the Accounting program over the next 4 years. I remember 6 or 7 of us (Shawn and I included) piling into a van and driving to California for the Rose Bowl in 1981 watching the Iowa Hawkeye football team. Shawn and I lost touch over the years of our careers but reconnected in the last 5-6 years. I was grateful to have had the opportunity to reconnect with him. Shawn always maintained a positive attitude, even through his health struggles. He was a good man and a good person. I will miss my friend but am grateful for our luncheons and talks over the past several years on his visits to Iowa City. Rest in peace my friend!
Thoughts and prayers to Shawn’s family during this difficult time. Hang on to the memories and cherish the time you were able to have with him. While I know these are difficult times keep moving forward and living life to its fullest…..Shawn would have wanted that.