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Shane Frear Obituary

Shane Frear 1972 ~ 2008 Shane Frear, age 35, passed away June 20, 2008 at his home in Tooele, Utah surrounded by his loving family and friends.Shane was born on Dec. 3, 1972 in Murray, Utah. He graduated from Tonasket High School and also attended helicopter flight school. He was a member of the Marine Corps. Shane was a wildland fire fighter and was also a commercial fisherman in Alaska. He enjoyed traveling and interacting with different cultures. Shane traveled in Egypt and South America. He enjoyed boating, paragliding and scuba diving. Shane is survived by his mother, Karren Poulsen; stepfather, Michael Poulsen; father, Frank Frear; brother, Shawn Fausett; sister Shannan Balfour; children: Isaac Frear and Ashley Hall; and very special friend Erin Tofte. We would like to send a special thank you to all of his fire fighting friends and also to the Huntsman Cancer Center and Community Nursing Services. Shane will be in our hearts forever.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jun. 26, 2008.

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Deanna Gordon

July 7, 2008

Karen, & Mike
Thank you for allowing me the chance to know Shane, you raised a fine son, and he spoke very highly of you. Maybe someday we can meet up and share photos and good memories.

Terri White

June 30, 2008

Frank and Karren.........It has been way too many years.....but you guys are always in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about Shane. I wish that we could have stayed close over the years. I love you both......Terri Vance White

JoLynn McCully

June 27, 2008

To all of Shane's family and loved ones my deepest sympathy. It's been a very long time since I knew Shane but he was always quick to lend a shoulder and loyal to a fault. We were blessed to have Shane in our community even for a little while and my memories of him are cherished. He will be missed.

Pat Worsley

June 27, 2008

Karren and Frank, you raised a loving, gentle man, and I feel it is an honor to have known him.
He is James's best friend, (as I am sure you already know) and James loves him very much, and so do I.
I am very grateful that Frank made it possible for James to spend the summer with Shane in Washington. He has wonderful memories of that time. Thank you so much for that!
I am so very sorry for your loss, and I am sending prayers for both of you. Love, Pat Worsley (James's mom)

Linda Sortor

June 26, 2008

Karen and Frank, I don't know if you will remember me, but we lived across the street from each other in West Jordan, many, many years ago. I was Linda Atwood then. I am truly for your loss. I know how it hurts. May you find peace and comfort in what is to come.

Linda Atwood Sortor

June 26, 2008

Karen and Frank, I wonder if you remember me. You lived across the street from Dennis and I in West Jordan. I remember your kids as just little ones. I am truly sorry for you loss. I know how it hurts.

Ciel White

June 26, 2008

Dear Karen,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I remember Shane when he was a young boy. I truly wish I would have had the opertunity to know him better. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Love,
Ciel

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