Franklin Glen Sheffield
Franklin Glen Sheffield
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1926 - 2013
Franklin "Glen" Sheffield, our beloved father passed away on December 6, 2013, at age 87. Dad was born in Loa, Utah on January 29, 1926. He was the son of Franklin Glen Sheffield and Rachel Rees. Glen's father was killed before he was born, so he did not know his own father. The family moved to Richfield, Utah when Dad was in 8th grade. Dad was a gifted athlete at Richfield High and played on their basketball, baseball, and track teams. Glen graduated from Richfield High School and then immediately joined Uncle Sam's Army and served in the Philippines during WWII.
Dad married Baur Dee Taylor in Loa, Utah on July 27, 1952. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on March 20, 1953. Baur Dee died at age 27.
Dad married, our mom, Donna Jensen Larsen on March 23, 1957. Dad unselfishly raised us and called us his own from the first day. Mom passed away in June 2009. Dad worked for Garrett Freightlines until his retirement. Glen loved his thoroughbred race horses and all his horsing buddies. Glen and Donna spent many summers with their horses.
Dad was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings. Family was everything to Dad. He was an excellent example to everyone. We never met anyone who didn't like our father. We will miss you dad. Thanks for everything and blessing our lives and the lives of our entire family. We love you.
Survived by his 2 children, Jim (Barbara) Larsen and Judy (Eric) Robison, 7 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and his sister Marie Webster. Preceded in death by his brother Kent.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Springview Ward, 3153 South 900 East. Visitations will be held on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm and one hour prior to the services at the church. Online condolences welcomed at www.larkincares.com.
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Katie. W.
December 2, 2020
I am so grateful for the Meals on Wheels program. I got to meet so many beautiful souls, and you were one of them.
Thank you.
You impacted my life with light.
Janice (Webster) Fortie
December 11, 2013
Dear Jim, Judy and Families,
We know that your hearts are aching right now because of the love you have for your special Dad. He was also a wonderful Uncle and I love him so much and look forward to seeing him again, as I know you do also. May you all be blessed & comforted during this sad & tender time. You are in our thoughts & prayers and we wish we could be there to give you hugs. My Mom sends her love also.
Much Love,
William and Cherlyn Taylor
December 9, 2013
All our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Uncle Glen always had an ability with horses that I admired.
Janie Butler
December 9, 2013
I was lucky, like Katie, to get to know Frank through Meals on Wheels. He sure knew how to make me smile. I will miss seeing him and having those few moments to catch up with him. I enjoyed hearing him talk about his life and his family. Frank, you will be dearly missed. Until we meet again...
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Katie Wilson
December 9, 2013
I delivered Meals On Wheels to Glen. I loved seeing him every week because his smile brought joy to me. He was such a lovely man, and it shone through his countenance. I am grateful to have been blessed knowing him for the brief time that I did.
December 8, 2013
Judy and Eric-- Ned and I offer and send our condolences at the passing of your father. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ned and Marva Packer
Barb Borup
December 8, 2013
Dear Jim, Judy and Family,
Glen was a very special man and uncle to me. Lets celebrate his life and always keep him in our heart. I loved him and will miss his tender ways.
Barb Webster Borup
Bob Mascaro
December 8, 2013
Jim and Judy I am so sorry for your loss and the void Glen's passing creates in so many of our lives. Glen and Baur Dee were more like a big brother and sister to me rather than an aunt and uncle and I cherish the memories of weekends I spent with them in Salt Lake and Elgin Avenue during their early married life. I would like to send the collective love of the Taylor family to you at his passing. Bob Mascaro
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