Shawn Hagist

Shawn Hagist

Grapevine, Texas

Shawn Raymond Hagist, 53, of Grapevine, Texas, died on August 19, 2023 from a tragic accident at Lake Texoma, Oklahoma.

Shawn was born on Dec. 4, 1969 in Nevada, Iowa to Gene and Pat Hagist. He attended school in Colo, Iowa and Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Shawn graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1988. He then attended Indian Hills Community College and earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. Shawn continued his education at the University of Iowa and earned his BA in Political Science and Government.

Shawn’s journey led him into a career in restaurant software solutions. He worked in Colorado and Maryland and settled in the Dallas, Texas area.

Shawn loved RAGBRAI, his Hawkeyes, Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers, Stars, NASCAR, golf, and especially his years with his daughter, Bronwyn, when she was playing softball. He was so proud of her!

Shawn is survived by his wife, Christina, his daughter, Bronwyn, his stepdaughter, Isabella, his parents, Gene (Cathy) Hagist, Pat Hagist, two brothers, Mark Hagist (Andrea), Dan Hagist (Nicole Dickel), sister, Angie Ackles (Brad Ringold), brother-in-law, John Carr (Jena), nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Hagist Carr, and his grandparents.

His body has been cremated. Visitation will be held at 4 p.m. on October 7, 2023 at the Parkside Activities Center (YMCA) in Wellman, Iowa, followed by a memorial service at 5 p.m. Please join us and wear your Hawkeye attire.