Michael Joseph Shampton, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully with family by his side in Riverton on February 16, 2021, age 72.
Michael was born May 19, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph George Shampton and Doris Ileen Dunn. He served a mission to Canada for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Utah National Guard. He married his high school sweetheart on September 8, 1969, in the Salt Lake Temple. His favorite places to be were with his family in Disneyland or at home. He was an example of quiet strength and faithfulness. He had a strong testimony and loved serving in his church callings.
Michael is survived by his wife Marianne, his sons John (Shauna), Matt, Mark, his daughters Michelle (Troy), Julie (Bryan), 15 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, sisters Carol (Bob), and Janice (Leo).
Funeral services will be Monday, February 22, 2021, at 11:00 am at their church, 5246 West Gossamer Way, Riverton, Utah 84096. A viewing will be held at 10:00 am preceding the funeral. If attending, please wear a mask. Internment at the Riverton City Cemetery, 1540 West 13200 South, Riverton, Utah 84065.
We were saddened to hear of Mike's passing. He was always kind and willing to serve. We especially enjoyed talking to him about BYU sports in the library at church. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Shampton family at this very hard time for the loss of Mike. He and Marianne were great friends of ours in the Hillside Ward in Murray. May the Lord bless you with comfort and peace. Rest in Peace, dear Mike!
We are so sorry for your loss. May your special memories help you during this time.
To Marriane, John, Michelle, Julie, Matthew, & Mark,
Words cannot express our deepest sympathy for you all and your families. Michael was indeed a quiet strength and we know that you were all well loved and that you all loved him well. We will see him again and what a happy and wonderful time that will be. Until we see you again please know that you all are in our prayers.
Love always, Ken & Kathy
Marrianne,
While I haven't seen you in decades, we go back a long way. Your mother used to tend me while my mother worked. Elaine Allen was my mother. Also, I served with MIchael in the Canadian mission lo those 52 years ago. He and I were in the same district. I happened upon his obituary doing some other research. My sympathies. He was a good man and a solid missionary. My best to you.
Scott Allen
Centerville, UT