Thank you for visiting this memorial page honoring those who either graduated or would have graduated from Granger High School in 1965. We are honoring as many former classmates as we can find who have passed on. They were our friends, associates, teammates and, in some cases, our lifelong partners and companions. We also honor our veterans and those gallant young men who gave their all, in defense of the country they loved so much. To our MIA, James Schiele, we will never forget you and will continue to look forward to the day your remains are returned to the land of the free, the home of the brave.

Thanks to everyone who helped in the development of this memorial page, especially Diane Day Cooper, who would have graduated a Lancer were it not for her parents relocating their family in 1960. Without her, this would not have been possible. Thom Rich

“And each one there has one thing shared, they have sweated beneath the same sun, looked up in wonder at the same moon, and wept when it was all done, for bein' done too soon.” Neil Diamond

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Walt Shewmake


Walter Thomas Shewmake 1947 ~ 2009 Walter Thomas Shewmake, 62, of West Valley City, passed away on September 15, 2009.

Walt was born in Pocatello, Idaho on January 13, 1947. Graduated from Granger High School, class of '65. Married his high school sweetheart, Nola Matthews August 27, 1966.

Walt was a Sheet Metal Worker for Local Union #312, for over 30 years, and served as an officer for the union for many years. Walt loved the many years he spent teaching apprenticeship welding. Walt was a Board Member for the Sheet Metal Credit Union, a member of the Salty City Ramblers Motorhome Club, and a lifetime member of the Salt Lake Motorcycle Club, where he served as President for several terms. Walt worked in the Penalty Box for the Golden Eagles and Grizzlies Hockey Teams for over 25 years.

Walt enjoyed traveling with his wife in their motorhome and spent the last several years traveling to new places, relaxing and meeting people. Walt was always good for a story and a laugh. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nola of 43 years; children, Thomas (Lorraine), Lisa Vis (Christopher), Susan Cowdell (Steve) and Lester (Ashley); six grandchildren; sister, Becky, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kelly.

Funeral Services for Walt will be held Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jordan North 6th Ward, 3836 West 4100 South, West Valley City. Viewing to begin at 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Sept. 18, 2009
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