Andrew LeRoy Shelline

Andrew LeRoy Shelline, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

Andrew was born November 1, 1931 in Goshen, Indiana to Edwin and Anna (Stump) Shelline. As a young man, Andy moved with his family to Wilmington, California and graduated from Banning High School in 1949. He joined the Marine Corps in 1951 and served in the Korean War. On August 12, 1959 he married his sweetheart, Norma Lucille Engh. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were blessed with eight children, 40 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren.

Andrew lived life large and was an extremely hard worker. He had a tremendous love for his family, the gospel, the temple, and his community. He was an entrepreneur in the restaurant business for many years. He owned a restaurant in Trolley Square and later owned and operated two McDonald’s franchises. In this capacity he met many people and loved to connect with them and serve them. He served as President of Spanish Fork Chamber of Commerce, President and board member of the Ronald McDonald House and volunteered with the Nebo Foundation and many other civic and educational organizations. He and Norma were fundraisers and volunteers for the Springville Museum of art for many years. His most recent venture was an effort to restore the historic Rivoli Theater in downtown Springville.

Andy served as Bishop of the Springville 7th Ward, along with many other church callings. He later served a mission with his wife, Norma, to the New York, Rochester Mission. His family was a tremendous source of pride to him. He loved family gatherings and vacations, supporting his children and grandchildren in various music and sporting events. He was a consummate gentleman and host at home and in business. He had a ready handshake and smile for everyone, regardless of their situation. He was a class act. He didn’t do anything half way. Later in life, he penned a mission statement that he truly took to heart and strived to live every day, “Our mission here in mortality is to live worthy to return someday to our Father in Heaven as a family sealed together for eternity; to develop an atmosphere of love and unity for each family member, including our extended family; to provide opportunities for recreation, education, service, and spiritual growth through planned family activities.”

He leaves behind a legacy of faith, hard work, determination and enduring to the end with humility and dignity.

He is survived by his beloved wife, friend and eternal companion Norma Lucille, his eight children: Sharon (Jim) Anderson, Don (Pam), Mark (Jackie), Marcie (Dale) Boren, Stewart (Heidi), Kristin (Steven) Lundquist, Suzy (Eric) Anderson, Jenny (Bryan) Stinson. He is also survived by his sisters Carol Shelline and Joan Shelline. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Eddie Shelline, and his grandson Eric Shelline.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mapleton North Stake Center, 475 North 1600 West, Mapleton. Friends and family may attend a viewing Wednesday, October 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mapleton Wheeler Mortuary, 82 West 400 North, Mapleton, or on Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center. Interment will be at the Mapleton Cemetery.