Michael Dean Shuck, beloved son, brother and grandson, was unexpectedly called home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, 7 March, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. Michael died of heart failure. He was 41.

Michael was born on June 18, 1966 at Griffiths Air Force Base, Rome, New York to Lieutenant Robert D. Shuck and Marilynn D. Platt. His father was a regular air force officer, and the family moved from base to base during Michael’s childhood. He spent parts of his growing years in Wellsville, Utah; Waipahu, Hawaii; Biloxi, Mississippi; O’Fallon, Illinois; Yakota Air Force Base, Japan and Tachikawa Air Force Base, Japan.

The family settled in San Jose, California, and Michael graduated from Gunderson High School in San Jose. He attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho.

Michael had a great love of music and was an accomplished musician. While in Japan, he studied the piano under a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music. He had a beautiful baritone voice and spent many years singing with the San Jose L.D.S. 10th Ward choir, where he also served as the organist for the Primary and Sunday school programs.

Michael spent most of his adult life serving his fellow man, providing nursing care and compassionate service to emotionally challenged and terminally ill private patients. He was active in community social programs directed toward bettering the quality of life for those less fortunate than he was. Generous to a fault with his resources, his time, his friendship, and his help, he maintained a courageous heart as he lived his life without flinching. A loving brother, a devoted son and a compassionate friend, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents, Major Robert D. Shuck, USAF Ret., of Ashland, Oregon, and Marilynn D. Platt of Fremont, California, by his two brothers, Richard L. Shuck of Half Moon Bay, California and David W. Shuck of Denver Colorado, his step-sister, Julia C. K. Platt of Irvine, California, his step-father, George A. Platt of Fremont, California, and by his grandmother, Shirley B. Darley of Wellsville, Utah.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lynn Maughn Darley of Wellsville, Utah.

Graveside services will be held at the Wellsville Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 15, 2008. Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries, and flowers may be sent to the Allen-Hall Mortuary in Logan, Utah.