1934
Lynn
2017
Lynn Detton Sheffield, Sr.
January 6, 1934 — March 13, 2017
Lynn Detton Sheffield, Sr. of Draper, Utah passed away on March 13, 2017. Lynn was born, January 6, 1934 to Noble Wilbur and Elva Hortense Detton Sheffield in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lynn was blessed with a creative mind and entrepreneurial spirit. From a young age he enjoyed wood-working. During his high school years, his teacher, George Hess recognized his talent and encouraged him to continue his interest in design and wood-working.
Upon graduation from South High School, he married Nancy Rigby and they had five children. Pamela Sheffield (Brad) Sommer, Lynette (Jeff) Mackay, Suzanne (Rick) Widdison, Cynthia (Randy) Gurule, Lynn Detton (Traci) Sheffield, Jr. He is also survived by 31 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter and his brother, Gary Noble (Jane) Sheffield.
During Lynn’s career he owned and operated many cabinet shops including Craftsman Kitchen, Heber Cabinets, Sheffield Designs and Creative Kitchens. He worked and owned businesses in Utah, Idaho, Canada and Washington.
Lynn married Joan Liebelt-Glissmeyer in May 1993. Joan has 2 sons, Deric D. (Jennifer) Glissmeyer and Devan G. (Erika) Glissmeyer. 9 grand-children and 2 great-granddaughters.
Lynn and Joan owned their own business, Kitchens, etc from 1994-2004. Upon retiring they moved to St. George, Utah for 9 years where Lynn became active in Temple work. He loved working in the baptistery and being a witness to sealings that were performed, while Joan did endowment work. When Lynn began to have some health problems in 2013, they decided to move back to Draper to be near all of their family. It has been a blessing to be able to be involved with so many family events during the past 4 years.
A funeral service will be Saturday, March 18, 2017, 1:00 pm at Memorial Murray Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East, Murray, UT with a viewing one hour prior to the services. Interment to follow at Murray City Cemetery.Service Information
Viewing March 18, 2017 at 12:00 pm
5850 South 900 East, Murray, UT 84121
Funeral Service
March 18, 2017 at 1:00 pm
5850 South 900 East, Murray, UT 84121
Upon graduation from South High School, he married Nancy Rigby and they had five children. Pamela Sheffield (Brad) Sommer, Lynette (Jeff) Mackay, Suzanne (Rick) Widdison, Cynthia (Randy) Gurule, Lynn Detton (Traci) Sheffield, Jr. He is also survived by 31 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter and his brother, Gary Noble (Jane) Sheffield.
During Lynn’s career he owned and operated many cabinet shops including Craftsman Kitchen, Heber Cabinets, Sheffield Designs and Creative Kitchens. He worked and owned businesses in Utah, Idaho, Canada and Washington.
Lynn married Joan Liebelt-Glissmeyer in May 1993. Joan has 2 sons, Deric D. (Jennifer) Glissmeyer and Devan G. (Erika) Glissmeyer. 9 grand-children and 2 great-granddaughters.
Lynn and Joan owned their own business, Kitchens, etc from 1994-2004. Upon retiring they moved to St. George, Utah for 9 years where Lynn became active in Temple work. He loved working in the baptistery and being a witness to sealings that were performed, while Joan did endowment work. When Lynn began to have some health problems in 2013, they decided to move back to Draper to be near all of their family. It has been a blessing to be able to be involved with so many family events during the past 4 years.
A funeral service will be Saturday, March 18, 2017, 1:00 pm at Memorial Murray Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East, Murray, UT with a viewing one hour prior to the services. Interment to follow at Murray City Cemetery.Service Information
Viewing March 18, 2017 at 12:00 pm
5850 South 900 East, Murray, UT 84121
Funeral Service
March 18, 2017 at 1:00 pm
5850 South 900 East, Murray, UT 84121
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