“Grandma Shan”

We are deeply saddened to share that Shannon Faye Dalton Clark (81), fondly known as “Grandma Shan,” of Kanab, Utah, passed away December 9, 2024 following a short-term illness. She was born on October 21,1943 in Hatch, Utah to Grant and Hope Dalton, and was primarily raised by her Maternal Grandparents, Hyrum and Myra Evans. Shan married her sweetheart, Gilbert “Gib” Clark, on October 23,1964 inside of Grandma’s old house in Hatch Town. The two of them recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. 

Growing up, Grandma Evans taught Shan how to work, sew, cook, and gave her the foundation of love for her Heavenly Father. Shan spent most of her early years in Hatch, but moved around multiple times throughout her elementary and high school years. She graduated from Panguitch High School in 1962. 

Shan was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was actively involved in her faith, and held callings in the Young Women Organization and as a Compassionate Service Leader for her ward which lasted through the durations of five separate Bishops. Shan was always serving those around her. Her service came naturally and she was quick to help whenever she could. She regularly engaged in acts of Humanitarian service and never missed an opportunity to give. 

Shan was well known for her cakes, wedding decorating, and baked goods. She had many talents and could truly do it all. She was an excellent seamstress, quilter, cook, and even wrote and published two cookbooks. Shan was always working on a project or two, or participating within the community. She was involved in PTA, she helped start the first Booster Club in Kanab and served as the President, served as the Little League President, and was a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the American Legion Auxiliary in which she won the Woman of the Year Award in 2006. 

Shan held many jobs throughout her life. She was a cake decorator at Glazier’s Bakery, she catered food, fed firefighters, and held various house painting, building, and cleaning jobs throughout Kanab. She gave special attention to detail and put all of her efforts into her work. Shan also enjoyed doing genealogy, yardwork, and collecting beautiful rocks, antiques, and turquoise jewelry. Shan loved to socialize and had many friends throughout her life. She gave the best hugs and always made everyone feel like she cared about them. 

Grandma Shan loved her family and was proud of each one of them. They were her pride and joy. She is survived by her loving husband, Gib Clark; son, Travis (Tressa) Clark; daughter, Shawnee Clark; grandchildren, Whitni (Dirk) Chynoweth, Braden Syrett, Shandi Syrett, Taylor (Todd) Crowther, and Tyler (Shelby) Clark; great-grandchildren, Tate Crowther, Trey Crowther, and one on the way; brothers, Bruce (Bonnie) Dalton, and Dennis (Barbara) Dalton; sister, Pam (Wayne) Stubbs; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Shan is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and sister, Faun Childers. 

Shan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her life and memories will be celebrated on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 20 W. Center St., Kanab, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:45am, followed by the funeral beginning at 11:00am. Interment will be in the Hatch, Utah Cemetery at 3 PM on Saturday. Services were arranged with Mosdell Mortuary. 

A livestream of the service can be viewed at the link below, starting about 10 minutes before the service.