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Robert Shell Obituary
Robb Shell was a charismatic, intelligent, funny, loving soul who passed in his Taylorsville home on June 9, 2016. He was born on July 13, 1965 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Adopted by Harvey D Shell & Evelyn Marie Goodsell Shell. Robb was a talented man with many interests. He liked the outdoors, camping, deer hunting, boating, traveling & sightseeing at Flaming Gorge. He loved to be well dressed, music, operas & dogs. Robb attended Taylorsville, Cottonwood & Kearns High School & graduated from Severe High School. He attended Salt Lake Community College & was a certified Medical Biller. He was always talking about his trips around the country & abroad, especially his trip to South Africa where he visited wildlife parks & took many photos. He is survived by his father Harvey D Shell, sisters Gerri Lynn Barrett, Hollie Castagno, Crystal Jones & his Beagle Baby Bayleigh dog. He is preceded in death by Evelyn Marie Shell & Joetta Castagno.
Memorial Service will be on June 28th at The LDS Church, Taylorville 9th Ward, 2030 West Chateau Ave, Taylorsville, Utah, 6p.m. to 7:30p.m.
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JAMES & VICKI WARDLOW
June 19, 2025
WE ARE FRIENDS OF GERRI'S AND WISH THE FAMILY OUR HEART FELT CONDOLENCES. WE KNOW GERRI LOVED HER BROTHER VERY MUCH AND WAS HEART BROKEN WHEN HE PASSED AS WE WERE FOR HER. OUR LOVE TO ALL OF THE FAMILY.
Brenda Udy
October 29, 2017
I had no idea. My heart is broken. My sassy Robb. Loved You at first sight.
Bryan Eddington
June 29, 2016
R.i.p Rob! T-ville
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Mary Brubaker
June 25, 2016
Robb, I think of you every day. You were one of the most wonderful, loving, kind, intelligent people I have ever known. Skydive with the angels, my friend. I will always love you and you are always in my heart! To Robb's family, your grief is insurmountable, but take comfort in knowing your son and brother was so loved by so many.
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June 25, 2016
My Dear Sweet Robb I still cannot believe you are gone. I will always hold the sweet memories and your kind words in my heart. RIP my friend till me meet again.
RIP my only brother, my big brother, love you, Gerri Lynn
Gerri Barrett
June 25, 2016
jeff muir
June 24, 2016
rest in peace. you were a very guy in my heart today and always. you have your wings and fly. thank you for bringing love and laugher to me and many others. sending all my love..
Cathy Thornbrugh
June 22, 2016
Sleep well Robb, knowing that you were loved. You were always kind and supportive and I will miss that. Prayers for your family. In kindness, Cathy Thornbrugh (Brent's friend)
Vona
June 22, 2016
LOVE YOU ROB !!! I WILL SO MISS YOU. YOUR LAUGH. YOUR SMILE. I WILL MISS THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD. DEER HUNTING AND FAMILY TIMES.
Shani Katz
June 22, 2016
Mr. Shell and Gerri: You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Bruce and Shani Katz
Sebastian Cruz
June 22, 2016
You will be miss you were a true friend and made me smile all the time I miss you dearly and all the fun time we shared when I lived in SLC Love you buddy.
Julie Atkins
June 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss!!! Well Robb you will see Mark soon love to you both
June 22, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss Gerri. You and the rest of your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We hope you make the drive to and from Utah safely.
Love,
Ken & Rendy Kabinoff
Aunt Ros McPhaul
June 22, 2016
Dear Harvey, My heart goes out to you. One should never have to bury one of their children. Robb will be missed -- his energy, his smile, he intelligence and sense of humor. I loved him so much and will miss him.
Robb and his Castagno family
Roseann McPhaul
June 22, 2016
Robb meeting his Castagno family
Roseann McPhaul
June 22, 2016
Jim & Vicki Wardlow
June 22, 2016
My wife and I would like to send our condolences as a friend of Gerri's. We are very sorry for the loss to the family.
My Good Friend, I love you You leave a big hole in my heart. See you on the other side.
Paul Wagner
June 22, 2016
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