Bio of Shawn Packer

Jane and I have 3 children - Caitlin 15, Meagan 14, McCall 10. I own a powersports dealership (motorcycle, boats and RVs) in Ontario, California. We enjoy motorcycles, bicycles, skiing and boating. I attended BYU for a few years. I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in business. I minored in Spanish. I have a few Latin employees - I get a chance to speak Spanish fairly often.

A few of my companions: Elders Mitchell, Howell, Wilson, Herber Thomas Orell III, Garrigo, Colver... – my memory is not what it used to be. I served in Managua, Panama City, La Ceiba, San Pete, Alajuela, and the greater San Jose area.

I have nothing but the happiest memories of the mission days. I had so many great experiences. I often bore my wife and daughters with old mission stories. I took so many slides that I am not sure I have seen them all. My thanks to the organizers.

I don't hear from any mission buddies much. Life is so busy for everybody it is hard to stay in touch. I saw Bob Loosle and Dave Riley a lot at BYU. I have seen Chris Peterson a few times since (not a companion but a roommate in a dumpy apartment in Panama with a prehistoric murals thanks to Kent Wilson) a few times. Mike Mitchell (San Pete) is my insurance agent. I just got an email from Blair Howell one of my Companions in La Ceiba.

If anybody remembers me and wants to say hello give me a call or send me an e mail.