LORETTA MAE TURPIN SHELLEY

 

Loretta Mae Shelley

October 10, 1946 — February 13, 2026

Fairview

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Loretta Mae Turpin Shelley, passed away on Friday February 13th, 2026 at her home in Fairview at the age of 79.

 She was born on October 10,1946 in Fairview, Utah to Myron Bernard and Laura Suzanna Turpin and grew up alongside her older brother, Maurice Wayne Turpin. She married her high school sweetheart, Ervin W. Shelley on October 15,1965 in the Manti, Utah Temple, and they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage.

 Loretta was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served faithfully in many callings, including Relief Society, Primary and Young Womens. One of her favorite callings was serving as the Humanitarian Coordinator. She had a special place in her heart for humanitarian work and was still knitting hats up until the week she passed.

   Together with her husband, Ervin, she served as an ordinance worker in the Manti Temple.

 Loretta will be remembered for the deep love she had for her family. They were her world and the reason for everything she did. She was an accomplished seamstress and spent countless hours sewing clothes and toys for her children. She was a wonderful cook and made sure her family had home-cooked meals and time together around the table. She loved being in the mountains, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She adored her granddog, Cooper, and looked forward to his daily visits and going for walks and rides with him.

 She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker who found joy in serving others. A faithful and humble disciple of Jesus Christ, Loretta’s smile, quiet example and influence in the lives of her family will never be forgotten.

 Loretta is survived by her husband Ervin W. Shelley, her children, Daniel Ervin (Marci) Shelley, Jared Duane (Selena) Shelley, Stephanie (David) Hawks, Michael Shelley, Karen Lynn (James) Roberts, Spencer Craig (Rachael) Shelley; twenty-four grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and  her older brother, Maurice Wayne Turpin. She was preceded in death by her parents and one great-granddaughter.

 Funeral services will be held Saturday February 21, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Fairview 3rd ward church building, 131 E 100 N, Fairview, Utah.  A viewing will be held Saturday morning at the same location from 9:00 -10:30 a.m.. Interment will be in the Fairview City Cemetery.

 The family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation for the kind and loving care from family members, Fairview 3rd Ward Relief Society, and many friends.

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GRANDMA RIGBY'S QUILT CLUB ~~~Shared by Greg Rigby

 

Our Grandma's are Hettie Amundsen and Sylvia Anderson. (Layne and Myself)
LuAnn Hamilton Greenwell, Milburn.

Sade Rigby (Sarah) is Kathy Rigby Hafen's Grandmother. (She is the tall lady in back and center).  I don't see Aunt Mary Jensen.  She was grandma Rigby's  sister and was also a member of this club. 

Note: Sade Rigby is listed as Sarah Rigby on Grandma's handwritten note.

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A Real Treasure!

I tell my very tall grandchildren that this is where they get their tall genes. 

HOW COULD IT BE? ~~~ BACK IN 1949 4 SETS OF TWINS BORN IN A SMALL TOWN OF MT. PLEASANT

 Dean Corcoran and Dan Corcoran

Peter Simpson and Paula Simpson

Linda Ream and Larry Ream 

Ervin Shelley and Ivan Shelley 

Must have been in the water?

MT. PLEASANT ELEMENTARY 6th GRADE ~~~ APPROX 1955

 

MOUNTAINVILLE HISTORY ~~~ Compiled by Melba Shelley Hill

More History of Mountainville Can be Found  Under "Mountainville History" . 

                  She has always had a strong testimony of the gospel and has tried to live its teachings in her 

                  everyday life which has had a bearing on her children. 

        

                  She has been a good mother and homemaker.  She has learned that blessings came from          

                  obedience and when there is a job to do in the church that we should obey and there is
                  is always a way provided to do the work.  She has reaped many blessings.  She has always
                  been dependable.  Her word was always good

                  She has never been afraid of work and has worked hard all her life.

                  August 31, 1958 Fannie B. Shelley was appointed president with LaRue A. Burnside and Erma
                   C. Shelley as counselors..  Verla R. Coates as secretary.

                  She was born 1 December 1911 in Deseret, Utah to Joshua Rudd and Lillie May Hales
                   Bennett.  She married John William Shelley July 20, 1932 in the Manti Temple.  They are
                  the parents of nine children.

                  Fannie always enjoyed being out-of-doors.  She was a friend and teacher to her children,
                  Her life revolved around her family.  She would join in softball games with her children.
                  She would read bedtime stories, wash and iron levis and shirts for eight boys as well as
                  the rest of the laundry, bake the best cookies and bread.  She would find time to help pick
                  strawberries and raspberries with her family to sell during the summer.  When John was
                  away working, she had to help with milking the cows and any other chores that needed done.
                  She made beautiful quilts.  While waiting for John to go around his trap lines, she would wait in
                  the car crocheting beautiful doilies and tablecloths.

                  Fannie loves the temple and has been a worker in both the Provo and Manti Temples for several
                  years.  She has served in the Primary, Mutual, Sunday School and Relief Society.


                  January 3, 1865, Sister Leila Christensen became president with Verla R. Coates and Erma C.
                  Shelley as counselors.

               

HAMILTON ELEMENTARY~~~SECOND GRADE ~~~ MRS. WINTERBOTTOM

 

Hamilton 6th Grade ~~~ 1956-57 ~~~(Four Sets of Twins)

 

Mr. Little Fifth Grade (Tudy Barentsen Standlee Collection)

 

Hamilton Elementary, Ethel Winterbottom Second Grade {circa 1951}

 

NORTH SANPETE SENIOR CLASS 1959

Hamilton Elementary 6th Grade ~ 1955-56

Hamilton School Fifth Grade ~ 1954-55

Fourth Grade ~ 1953-54 ~ Mrs. Peterson (not pictured)

Third Grade ~~~ 1952-53

Hamilton Elementary Second Grade 1951-52

Mountainville History ~ Compiled by Melba Shelley Hill

Mountainville History ~ Supplement by Vernile Shelley ~ Compiled by Melba Shelley Hill