William Doyle Shahan
January 30, 1950 – October 27, 2024
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William “Doyle” Shahan, 74, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away on October 27, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona.
Doyle was born on January 30, 1950 to parents Emory and Lorraine Shahan in Phoenix, Arizona. After Doyle graduated from Chandler High School 1968, he moved to Provo, Utah for a year before returning to Queen Creek, Arizona to become an incredible farmer.
Doyle was previously married to Bethany Kelly and had three children, Bryon, Kelly and Benton. He later met Patty, the love of his life and married on July 7, 2007. They shared 30 years together. Doyle loved family, friends, farming, fishing, cooking, entertaining and horses.
Doyle is preceded in death by his parents, Emory and Lorraine Shahan, and his sisters, Lynn and Ann Shahan. He is survived by his wife, Patty; his three children, Bryon, Kelly and Benton; his son-in-law, Brian Keith; his grandchildren, Austin, Parker (wife Taylor), Victoria and Ivy; his great-grandchildren, Arden (Parker and Taylor) and Bo (Ivy); his siblings, Ellen, Buzz (wife Susan), John (wife Mora) and Jamie (husband Bobby), as well as many nephews and nieces.
A small service will be held on January 13, 2025 at 11:00am at San Tan Mountain View Funeral Home, 21809 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142.
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Kelly says: I don’t know if there will ever be anyone as good as you to walk this earth dad. I miss you something fierce. Thank you for literally everything.
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Leigh Wing says:
Uncle Doyle always had a warm heart, a ready smile, kind words and a friendly embrace. He made me feel loved, seen and valued. He was an easy person to talk to and to love back. He is very missed!
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Jamie says:
To the best big brother ever. Thank you for hanging out with me when I was in high school (annoyingly so much younger), all the BBQs in your back yard, and for making me an aunt for the first time. I love you deeply and dearly. See you on the other side. ❤️
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Gene Morris says:
I had the pleasure of being Doyle’s friend for near 60 years. You couldn’t find a better individual. I am going to
Miss him alot
GOD has my friend now. -
Robyn Shahan Spears says:
We love you, Uncle Doyle. You always emanated love while here on earth. Keep shining on the other side.
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Jamie Farrell says:
To the best brother ever. Thank you for so many memories – popcorn and conversations in the boy’s room, BBQs and family get-togethers, and making me an aunt for the first time. I love you. See you on the other side. ❤️❤️❤️
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LarryAllen says:
Doyle was a friend .He will be missed by many.Such a good person.Aprayer goes out to the family
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Judy Shahan says:
I’m so sorry to hear this. He was always so nice and fun to be around. When he and my husband Darrel were together, I never knew what they’d be up to. It was never dull.
Prayers and condolences to all. -
Judy Shahan says:
I’m so sorry to hear this. He was always so nice and fun to be around. When he and my husband Darrel were together, I never knew what they’d be up to. It was never dull.
Kelly 
Leigh Wing 
Jamie 
Gene Morris 
Robyn Shahan Spears 
LarryAllen 
Judy Shahan
I don’t know if there will ever be anyone as good as you to walk this earth dad. I miss you something fierce. Thank you for literally everything.
Uncle Doyle always had a warm heart, a ready smile, kind words and a friendly embrace. He made me feel loved, seen and valued. He was an easy person to talk to and to love back. He is very missed!
To the best big brother ever. Thank you for hanging out with me when I was in high school (annoyingly so much younger), all the BBQs in your back yard, and for making me an aunt for the first time. I love you deeply and dearly. See you on the other side. ❤️
I had the pleasure of being Doyle’s friend for near 60 years. You couldn’t find a better individual. I am going to
Miss him alot
GOD has my friend now.
We love you, Uncle Doyle. You always emanated love while here on earth. Keep shining on the other side.
To the best brother ever. Thank you for so many memories – popcorn and conversations in the boy’s room, BBQs and family get-togethers, and making me an aunt for the first time. I love you. See you on the other side. ❤️❤️❤️
Doyle was a friend .He will be missed by many.Such a good person.Aprayer goes out to the family
I’m so sorry to hear this. He was always so nice and fun to be around. When he and my husband Darrel were together, I never knew what they’d be up to. It was never dull.
Prayers and condolences to all.
I’m so sorry to hear this. He was always so nice and fun to be around. When he and my husband Darrel were together, I never knew what they’d be up to. It was never dull.