Obituary of Sean David Thayer

Sean David Thayer Services will be held in Soquel on April 26th for Sean Thayer, who passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, following a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. He was 35 years old, born August 14, 1975. Sean was a long time resident of Santa Cruz County, growing up in Aptos, and attending Soquel High School. He was a talented bass guitar player, who performed with his bands from an early age. Sean worked in roofing construction with a career that spanned over 15 years, and he leaves many friends and colleagues in the industry. His friends and family will forever remember Sean's love and enthusiasm for skateboarding, ocean fishing, and riding through the Santa Cruz mountains and beyond on his beloved Husqvarna 610 Supermoto. He was a member of the Russian Orthodox Church, and attended the Old Cathedral of the Holy Virgin in San Francisco, where he was baptized last year. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Julia and Milo Simpkins of Auburn, California, and his father and step-mother David and Joyce Thayer of Corralitos. He also leaves his brother and sister-in-law Marcus and Annette Thayer of Capitola, and his Sister Heather and brother-in-law Steve Byrd of Rocklin, CA. He will be deeply missed by nieces Daisy and Lily Thayer, and nephews Austin, Dillon, and Nathan Byrd. Lastly, he leaves his long-time girlfriend Victoria Maguire. The family wishes to express genuine heartfelt gratitude to her for her love and devotion to Sean throughout his time of need. A graveside service will be held at Soquel Cemetery on Tuesday, April 26th beginning at 11 a.m. with burial to follow. Directly afterwards Sean's friends and extended family are invited to celebrate his life at his brother's home on Depot Hill at 212 Escalona Dr. in Capitola, CA 95010.