Shane Allen Newman's Obituary
\r\n\r\n9-23-1968 to 1-12-2019\r\n\r\nBeloved son, partner and friend passed away suddenly in his sleep in Houston, Texas. He had been relocated there a few years back with United Airlines when Continental Air closed in SLC . Born in Murray, Utah, Shane received his B.A. Degree from the University of Utah. He was a man of manners and known for his collection of Polo and Hawaiian shirts, world travel, his love of fine food and friends, and karaoke. He was smart as a whip with a tongue to match and delivered his commentary always with love and a twinkle in his eye. He is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Newman, his partner of 30 years, Patrick Hafner and their two dogs Rivers and Clyde; and his siblings. Preceded in death by his father, John Allen Newman. A celebration of Shane's life will be January 24th, 7 PM, at Neil O'Donnell & Son Mortuary, 372 E. 100 South, SLC, Ut where friends may call from 6-7 pm. Graveside services will be held Friday, January 25th at 2 PM at Memorial Mt. View Cemetery, 3115 E. Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, Utah. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Best Friends Animal Society (www.bestfriends.org) For information on services: www.odonnellandsons.com
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