Gary McShan
November 22, 1952-January 16, 2026
Gary Weldon McShan passed on to be with our Lord in Metairie, LA, on January 16, 2026, at the age of 73. Gary was raised in Chalmette, Louisiana and lived a very fulfilled life with his family at the forefront. He was very proud of his two sons that he raised, and the beautiful families that they built. He was a simple man with an amazing talent of woodworking, love for animals, along with a sense of humor that kept everyone laughing and enjoying his stories.
Gary was a graduate from Chalmette High School. After graduation, Gary served his country as a veteran of the United States Airforce. Gary spent several years working at Chisesi Brothers Meat Packaging Company and the Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation. After his years at Kaiser, he worked as a talented carpenter creating his own business doing skilled work for others along with carpentry work for FEMA.
He is preceded in death by his parents T.J. and Antoinette McShan, his second wife Louise McShan, his brother Leslie McShan, and his sister-in-law Anita McShan.
Gary is survived by his children, Christopher McShan (Shannon) and Brenton McShan (Monica), and their mother Judith McShan, his step-daughter Crystal Russo (Kyle), His twin sister Gaynell Noriea (Gary) and brother Wayne McShan. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Kacey Ducote (Vincent), Tori McShan (Cameron), Bailey Hernandez, Kensley McShan, Ethan McShan, Rylan Russo, and Noah Russo. He will also leave a remaining presence in his great-grandchildren’s lives; Kohen, Kyler, Spencer, and Reece. Along with lots of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his beloved dogs, Baxter and Sophie, who were his loving companions.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 12 pm to 4 pm with the service starting at 2 pm from the chapel of Williams Funeral Home, 67525 Hwy 41, Pearl River, LA 70452.
Gary Weldon McShan will be deeply missed, but his legacy will forever live in our hearts.
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Gary was a true Chalmetian! He was a true friend to everyone he met. He would give of himself, not expecting anything in return. He was sooo talented in his woodworking skills, but he never charged his worth. He kept us laughing with his crazy stories.His patience when teaching all the kids to ski—Jen Sanchez try # 27! Just thinking of him brings a smile to my face. God grant him eternal peace.
Gary was a true Chalmetian! He was a true friend to everyone he met. He would give of himself, not expecting anything in return. He was sooo talented in his woodworking skills, but he never charged his worth. He kept us laughing with his crazy stories.His patience when teaching all the kids to ski—Jen Sanchez try # 27! Just thinking of him brings a smile to my face. God grant him eternal peace.
