David Shoell

October 9, 1962 - January 5, 2018

David Lane Shoell, 55, passed away January 5, 2018. He was born October 9, 1962 in Provo, Utah to Ronald Dean and Marilyn Burrows Shoell. David attended school in Orem and later graduated from Horizonte, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was skilled in cabinet making. David was a member of the LDS Church. He was a kind, loving, thoughtful man who could always make you laugh and leave you with a smile. He loved and cared for dogs, often taking care of strays. He enjoyed camping, fishing, snowmobiling, and anything to do with the outdoors. He enjoyed sports of all kinds and was a huge Utah Jazz fan. He played little league baseball for the Sharon Giants; his dad was the coach and his brother Charlie was the assistant coach. He played pitcher, catcher, and shortstop, and participated in the State tournament for the Giants and as a pick-up pitcher. He received many awards participating for Orem Jr. High in track and field. He wrestled in tournaments at the Smith Fieldhouse with Orem's Junior Wrestling Program. David met Shauna Anderson in school and they were married on February 14, 1980. They later divorced. Together they had two daughters, Stephanie Camille and Wendy Michelle. David met Kay Tripp and they moved to Keokuk, Iowa in 1994. They later moved back to Payson, Utah. He is survived by his parents, Ronald D. Shoell (Orem) and Marilyn Burrows Shoell (Orem); brothers, Jeff (Jennifer) Shoell, Charlie (Annette) Shoell, Bryan (Andrea) Shoell; loving companion of 23 years, Kay Tripp; daughters, Stephanie Gomez and Wendy Shoell; grandson, Brandon Gomez; granddaughter, Madison Shoell; and 16 nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. A Viewing will be held Saturday, January 13th, from 9:30 to 11:00 am, at Utah Valley Mortuary, 1966 West 700 North, Lindon, Utah. Graveside Services to follow at 11:30 in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery, 1997 South 400 East, Springville, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.