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Frederick R. “Bob” Shoell, 82, of Pleasant Grove passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 3, 2009. Bob was born March 14, 1927 in Garfield, Utah to Frederick Spiers and Elizabeth Fisher Shoell Bob grew up in Pleasant Grove and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1945. He played trumpet in the High School Band and participated in athletics. He also played trumpet in Howard Nelson’s Dance Band. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII in the Medical Corp. He contracted tuberculosis while serving as a medic and spent two years in Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver. He married the love of his life, Ruth Ilene Beck on November 2, 1949 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He graduated from BYU with degree in Agronomy and Horticulture and as a result had a great love for gardening. Bob was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing. Bob began his career in the car business in 1950. He owned his own business in Pleasant Grove for several years before joining the sales team at Gene Harvey Chevrolet where he was the leading salesman for 28 years. He loved working with people and was a friend to all. Bob had a great love of music. He and Ruth enjoyed singing in the Timpanogos Chorale for many years directed by Les and Catherine Rees. Bob served faithfully in many callings in the LDS Church during his life, including Bishop and as a Counselor in the Timpanogos Stake Presidency. He also served as member of the Timpanogos Stake High Council and as a Temple Worker in the both the Provo and Mt. Timpanogos Temples. He loved being in the temple and the association and friendships with those he served. He was involved in scouting throughout his life and was awarded the Silver Beaver. He is survived by his wife Ruth of Pleasant Grove; six children: R. Michael (Shyrleen) Shoell, Lindon; James B. (Peggy) Shoell, Orem; Pam (Wayne) Ercanbrack, Lindon; John F. (Marianne) Shoell, Pleasant Grove; Marilyn I. (Mark) Hess, Lindon; Judy (Jeff) Ercanbrack, Pleasant Grove; 31 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, David F. (Sherry) Shoell, Herriman and many loving, extended family. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Timpanogos Stake Center, 800 North 100 West, Pleasant Grove. Friends and family may call for a viewing Friday evening from 6-8:30 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the Stake Center on Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by District IV of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the medical staff at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake, the Pleasant G rove Emergency Response Team and the Staff at the American Fork Hospital Emergency Room. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Primary Children’s Hospital, the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund, or the General Missionary Fund.
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Mark
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March 14, 1927 ~ August 3, 2009
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Bob Shoell is my hero! I am so lucky to have known him and I am so proud to be married to his beautiful Daughter Marilyn. I just know that Bob is cracking his favorite jokes on the other side. I love you Bob. I will miss you greatly. |
Lana Jense Bowles
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I will remember Bob "Beck" as my grandfather Wes Jense always called him. I'm sure they are having a great reunion and catching up on all the goings on in Pleasant Grove. Bob was a wonderful man and example to all. He and Ruth were wonderful friends to my Grandparents. |
Bob and Debbie Jensen
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We sure love you and your family, especially close with Marilyn Hess...one of the most loving, cheerfull and optomistic people we know- even when things seem unfair! We love you Mare!! Bob and Debbie |
Hair It Is Salon
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On behalf of the girls from Hair It Is we send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire family.Judy, I know there was a special place in your Dad's heart for you. May you be at peace through this very difficult time. |
Mark and Tami Walker Family
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Shoell family - Our hearts and prayers are with you after losing someone so special! May your hearts be lifted in the knowledge of that great re-union that will take place in the future! (Hang in there Mare, it will be tough for awhile but it does get better with time!) |
Grant and Sherrie Atkinson
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Dear Ruth and Family, We are saddended by the passing of Bob. As a young man I saw him as a great example and was always pleased to be under his tutelage as an Aaronic Priesthood holder. He is a man of much wisdom, talent and compassion for his fellowman. He has run a good race and fought a good fight and has earned his reward. We will miss his friendly smile and encouraging words. Faith is now put to the test. The Comforter will come as promised and the eternal plan of happiness will unfold in due time when all will be united together again. Until then love and memory will endure the march of time. Our prayers are with you and we express our regret in not being able to share our condolences in person. Grant and Sherrie Atkinson Frankfurt, Germany |
Ron and Donna Malan
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Ruth, We are sorry to hear of Bob's passing, but what a legacy he has left! We have sweet memories of the two of you from our Mt Timpanogos Temple days together. Your love and devotion to each other was an inspiration. Elder and Sister Malan, Illinois Chicago North MIssion |
G Mathew Bass
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Dear Shoell Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I did not have the opportunity to be acquainted with Bob, but I have heard so many wonderful things from both Scott (Shoell) and Mike (Ballantyne). The following quote has brought me so much peace and happiness concerning those of our loved ones who have passed on before us. Speaking of the spirits of the dead Joseph F. Smith said, 'I claim that we live in their presence, they see us, they are solicitous for our welfare, they love us now more than ever...They see the temptations and evils that beset us in life, and the proneness of mortal beings to yield to temptation and to wrong doing; hence their solicitude for us and their love for us and their desire for our well being must be greater than that which we feel for ourselves..If we can see, by the enlightening influence of the Spirit of God and through the words that have been spoken by the holy prophets of God beyond the veil that separates us from the spirit world, surely those who have passed beyond can see more clearly through the veil back here to us than it is possible for us to see to them from our sphere of action..we are not separated from them..We cannot forget them; we do not cease to love them; we always hold them in our hearts, in memory, and thus we are associated and united to them by ties that we cannot dissolve, or free ourselves from." (Gospel Doctrine, pp. 430-31) May Heavenly Father bless all of you at this time. G Mathew Bass Springville, Utah |
Julie Peterson Nelson
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I have so many wonderful memories of the years I spent in the Shoell home while in high school with Marilyn. Bob and Ruth (RIBS as we used to call her) were gracious hosts; their door (and refrigerator :) was always open and I was greeted with a smile. Mike, Jim, Pam, John, Marilyn, and Judy, my thoughts are with you as you gather to celebrate your dad's life! How fortunate and blessed you have been to have parents who love and support you. I have certainly been a witness of their love for all of you. Marilyn, I watched how your face lit up when you spoke of your dad. He was a kind, compassionate, loving, patient, father who enjoyed life with humor. Ruth, thanks for the many years I enjoyed being in your home. May the Savior's love comfort you. Love, Julie Peterson Nelson (a.k.a. fern, Lisa) |
Sarah Hoopes and family
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Dear Ruth and family, May the Lord be with you at this time. You know Bob is watching over you. Love that strong doesnt stop when someone goes home. I am praying for you. Love, Sarah Hoopes and family |
Lynnda and Joe Mills
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We are saddened for your loss. But we know as you do that he is with other loved ones gone before.What a wonderful man, i'm sure our Heavenly Father is well pleased with his earthly mission.Always there to lend a hand if needed.And to welcome you and make your presence special.We are proud to have been there to enjoy his humor and wit. But my favorite was his wonderfuln garden it just came to life with its own personality, what a wonderful gift. Thank You Bob For Being YOU. Love to you all. Lynnda and Joe Mills |
Craig and Pam Young
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Mare and Family, We want you to know that we love you and are thinking about you at this time. What an amazing Father and great example to us all. It was a privilege to have known him and to have been such great friends with his children. Love you guys, Pam and Craig Young and Family |
Elder Timtohy Cooper
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I only was able to spend time with Brother shoell twice. He was a great man. I heard him speak to me through a tape recorder hich his grandaughter sent to me on my mission. He bore his testimony to me about the truthfullness of this Gospel. He spoke softly but powerfully. A man filled withe the spirit of God. Much love |
Lori, Mike, Caleb, and Jacob Kohn
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Dear Judy, We send our love and prayers to you and your family. We appreciate and admire the service your dad rendered to the country, his family, the community, and the Lord. We know you and your family will honor his legacy by the goodness of your lives. To your sweet mother we offer our heartfelt sympathy. Eternal is a beautiful word. We love you, Lori, Mike, Caleb, and Jacob Kohn |
Shirley Bookey
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Dear Judy, Lori told me of your father's passing. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. It was a blessing you were with your father and family. Love, Shirley Bookey |
Anna Fasteson and family
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Judy, We're so sorry to hear about your loss. I know you were very close to your father and will miss him very much. You know he will never stop loving and watching over you. We send our love and sympathy to you and your family. love, Anna Fasteson and family |
Tina Giles
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Judy, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Tina |
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