David Clinton Mcshane

Dave was born in Salt Lake City to Orrice and Larene McShane and died on July 4, 2019. He married Vanene Christensen in September 1957. He attended South High School and went on to earn a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Utah. He spent his career in the Department of Social Services for the state of Utah. He served in the Army Reserve for 36 years and retired as a Lt. Colonel. Dave was passionate about his Irish heritage, his hobbies, and interests. He was a proud member of the Hibernian Society of Utah and participated in the St. Patrick’s Day parade every year. He served as President and Treasurer of the society and was proud to lead the parade one year as Grand Marshall. He was an avid plastic modeler and built an impressive collection of military models. In addition to creating authentic replicas of military vehicles, he cultivated lifelong friendships with other modelers. Dave was a dedicated Green Bay Packers fan and a long-time season ticket holder of U of U football tickets. Tailgating at those games provided a lot of happy memories. His love of football led him to volunteer for many years as a Little League football coach. After he retired, Dave worked as a volunteer at the Fort Douglas Military Museum and served on the board.
Dave is survived by his wife, Vanene, daughter Erin Day (Kevin), son Sean (Marcie), son Liam (Jelena), and daughter Kara Hefley (Cody). He was loved by ten grandchildren, Adam and Emily Day, Jake and Maggie McShane, Matthew Russell, Logan, Connor, and Duncan McShane and Mauri and Dylan Hefley. Also survived by brothers Lynn McShane (Susan) and Michael McShane.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at The Wellington and Bristol Hospice for their compassionate care.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 10th at 11:00AM at Memorial Lake Hills Mortuary and Cemetary, 10055 South State Street, Sandy, UT.
In lieu of flowers, a charitable donation can be made to the Fort Douglas Military Museum at 32 Potter Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84113.
Service Information
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10055 South State Street, Sandy, UT 84070





Memorial Service
July 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM
10055 South State Street, Sandy, UT 84070