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William Clark Shelley

July 23, 1940 — December 25, 2025

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William Clark Shelley, or Clark was born July 23, 1940 to Elmer J. and Rega Clark Shelley in Mountainville, Utah. He was the second of ten children. The first of three boys and brother to seven sisters. Clark spent his early years working the farm with dad. When he turned nineteen he joined the United States military serving in the Army as Marksman. His hard work and service earned him two Good Conduct Medals as a Sharpshooter as well as from the National Defense Service. He was honorably discharged in April 1967.

Clark earned an associate degree from Snow College and began work in Salt Lake as a RV mechanic repair technician. He later married Vivian Kathleen Bawden in the Manti Utah Temple and became a step-father to her two children Bryan and Maria.

After retirement Clark moved back to live in the home he grew up in and became dedicated to family history work. He provided thousands of names to family members and the Church for Temple work. He also taught community members around him how to research their own family history and prepare names for the Temple.

Clark has always had a gentle and generous heart. In addition to family history, in the last years of his life Clark developed a love of sewing. His first attempts were rough but before long he was

quickly completing hundreds of chair cushions, eyeglass cases, and quilts. His creations were quietly and lovingly donated to those in need.

Clark loved his family. He would write in his journal about the gratitude and joy he felt spending time with them. While he and Kathy were not blessed with additional children, we are grateful for the promises of continued and eternal families in the eternities. He passed away quietly in his home December 25, 2025.

He is survived by his siblings: Veone Ontiveros (Limhi), Linda Davis, Patricia Bills (David, Susan Allred (Phillip), Douglas Shelley (Julie, Leslie Arnoldson, and Sara Johansen and stepson Bryan Christensen.

He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy and step daughter Maria Christensen. As well as parents Elmer and Rega, brother Darrell, sister Colleen Robinson and brother-in-laws, John Davis, Gary Arnoldson and Tommy Johansen.

Sarah Rene Johansen

 

 

Sara Rene Johansen

August 23, 1956 — December 31, 2025

Chester Tooele

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Sara Renee Johansen (Shelley) was born August 23, 1956 to Elmer J. and Rega Clark Shelley in Mount Pleasant, Utah. She was the seventh of ten children; sister to three boys and six girls.

Sara grew up in Mountainville Utah where she enjoyed the family farm. She graduated high school and met John Christensen where she later gave birth to her son Brad. She later Married Kenneth (Ken) Mitchell and birthed two additional children Rebekah and Erin. In 1991, she Married Tommy (Tom) Johansen and gained two additional step daughters Jackie and Michelle.

Early in her marriage, Tommy had a heart attack while on a family camping trip. It was later discovered he had health problems resulting from his service in Vietnam. She then became a full time Mother and caretaker. Tommy passed away in 2013.

Sara met Lance Moore in 2016 and they quickly became inseparable. While not married it was clear they loved and took care of one another.

Sara loved being a full-time homemaker as she had a passion for sewing, baking and candy making. She crafted blankets, quilts, teddy bears, clothing, and more for family, friends, and strangers that stopped by. She always had a fresh loaf of bread, or a plate of cookies to share. A home-made dinner was always prepared for her family like clockwork- always by five and never after six.

Sara loved all music genres and singing. Family drives were often slow and singing to music was encouraged. She would call and sing to her children on their Birthday’s almost every year. She loved her children and family.

Sara had a funny way of ending a phone call. It was never a goodbye, only talk to you later, love you; that would carry on for another three or more rounds. Sara loved others easily and had a heart for everyone who crossed her path.

She is survived by her siblings: Veone Ontiveros (Limhi), Linda Davis, Patricia Bills (David), Susan Allred (Phillip), Douglas Shelley (Julie), and Leslie Arnoldson, and children Rebekah Adams (Scott), Erin Bodily (John), and step daughter Michelle Johansen and partner Lance Moore.

She was preceded in death by her husband Tommy, Ex-husband Kenneth Mitchell, son Brad Christensen, and step daughter Jackalyn Johansen. As well as parents Elmer and Rega, brother’s Darrell and William (Clark), sister Colleen Robinson and brother-in-law’s, John Davis, and Gary Arnoldson.

 

 

Gary Elliot Arnoldson

February 23, 1951 — July 22, 2025

Mountainville

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Gary Elliot Arnoldson, who returned to his Heavenly Father on July 22, 2025, while exploring the Crow Canyon area of the beautiful Uinta Mountains—one of his favorite places on earth.

Gary was born on February 23, 1951, in Preston, Idaho, to Elliott Julius Arnoldson and Rinda LaRane Bjerrgaard, both of whom preceded him in death. He was the second of six children and is survived by his siblings Rinda (John) Thompson, Layne (Sheri) Arnoldson, Earl (Christine) Arnoldson, and Wesley (Ellen) Arnoldson, and is reunited in heaven with his brother Clair (JoAnn) Arnoldson.

On September 15, 1972, Gary was sealed to his eternal companion, Leslie Ilene Shelley, in the Manti Utah LDS Temple. Together, they built a loving home and raised a devoted family:

Tara & Jeff Lund, Daina & Logan Freeman, Phillip & JeuneElle Arnoldson, Cody & Jordyn Arnoldson, Daniel & Tamar Arnoldson, Denim & Brooke Arnoldson, and Kyle & Jessica Arnoldson. He leaves behind 29 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, who will carry forward his legacy of faith, love, and adventure.

Gary was a man of quiet strength, unwavering discipline, and deep humility. He worked as an accountant in secondary education and also operated his own tax business—not for profit, but to serve the hundreds of individuals and families in his community, often charging little or nothing at all.

He served faithfully in the U.S. Army, National Guard, and Air Force, and later devoted much of his life in service to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His many callings included Scout Master, Bishop, Stake President, Ministering Brother, Temple Worker, and Branch President of the Reykjavik Iceland Branch. He was a proud recipient of the Silver Beaver Award in scouting and completed Wood Badge training. He also served three missions throughout his life—in the England North British Mission, the Australia Perth Mission, and the Denmark Copenhagen Mission.

Gary’s love for the outdoors was matched only by his love for people. He took his family on annual backpacking trips and led countless youth on wilderness adventures filled with hiking, fishing, white water rafting, and spiritual growth. A gifted guitarist, he regularly played for senior centers and for his grandchildren, brightening lives with his music and cheerful presence.

He found special joy in serving the widows in his community, often enlisting his five sons to deliver freshly caught fish or chopped firewood to those in need. Gary was a social butterfly, able to make friends with anyone, anywhere. His life was one of quiet sacrifice, and every act—big or small—was driven by his loyalty, love, and deep sense of duty.

Gary found great peace in temple work and was known to attend and serve in the temple multiple times each week. His faith defined him, and his family was his greatest treasure. He let us know often how proud he was of each of us—and he showed it in every part of how he lived.

A viewing will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and again on Tuesday, July 29, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at 461 N. 300 W., Mt. Pleasant, Utah 84647. The funeral service will follow on Tuesday, July 29, at 11:00 a.m. at the same location. He will be laid to rest at the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.

Dad, we love you. We honor the life you lived and the legacy you’ve left us. Thank you for everything.

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