Stewart Shields
1957 – 2024
Salina, Utah – In loving memory of Stewart R. Shields, who passed away on April 272024, in Provo, Utah. Stewart was born on February 4, 1957, in Salina, Utah. Stewart lived a life filled with love, adventure, and devotion to his family and community.
During his younger years, Stewart was actively involved in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was an enthusiastic member of Boy Scouts. He graduated from North Sevier High School and pursued further education at Trade Tech Auto Body in Richfield, Utah.
Stewart married Jana Johnson, and from their union, they welcomed their beloved daughter Brittanney into the world. Stewart was a dedicated entrepreneur, founding Diamond Diesel in Salina. He worked for Wheeler Machinery and started Protech Excavation in Salt Lake. He became superintendent with Sletten Companies in Las Vegas where he constructed water reclamation and water reservoirs before retiring to his hometown of Salina, where he then purchased his grandparents home.
In his leisure time, Stewart found joy in water skiing, fishing, camping, and his passion for flying RC planes and playing the guitar. He cherished moments spent with his family and adored his grandchildren, Chloe and Ayden.
Stewart’s legacy of kindness, laughter, and love will forever be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Stewart is survived by his daughter; Brittanney Shields (Austin Michael Deal), granddaughter; Chloe, grandson; Ayden, all of Hurricane, mother; Evelyn Shields of Sandy, sister; M’Shelle Shaw, and brother; Jeffrey L. Shields, both of Salina, brother; Patrick (Annie) Shields, of Sandy, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father; Jerold Shields, grandparents; Ellaroy & Hilda Shields, Maurice and Therresa Rasmussen, brother-in-law; Brett Shaw, and special friend Gene Anderson.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. in the Salina Pioneer Cemetery, 700 North Quarry Road in Salina. Friends may call for viewing from 1:00 to 2:30 at the Springer Turner Funeral Home, 150 East Main Street in Salina, prior to services.
A recording of services will be available under Stewart’s obituary shortly after the service takes place.
Services are under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.
Online guest book at: www.springerturner.com
