Shelby Durfee Obituary
We announce the death of Shelby Durfee of Price, Utah, who passed away on October 9, 2026, at the age of 78. Shelby will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelby Durfee to pay them a last tribute.
Shelby will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Shelby will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Shelby’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Emmett Vaughn and Lyla Sophia Huffaker Durfee; wife: Linda Rose Sacco; daughters: Laurie (Bryan) Burrows, ShaLee Smith, Sydney Jackson, Shelby Lee, Laska Newman (Austin Walker) and Amy Lee (Levi Hayes); sister: Shawna (DeLoy) Conder; sister-in-law: Debbie Barney; grandchildren: Brooke (Caleb) Roundy, Shelby (Ryker) Wright, Hannah (Austin) Brake, Erin (John) Fonseca, Trayton Vantrease, Trever Vantrease, Nevaeh Grogan, Terrisha Smith, Melesha (Cody) Ivie, Zechariah Fae, Opal (Caleb) Dugas, Codie Durfee, Alexander (Ezra) Mitchell, Haze Newman, Garrett Newman, Kenidee Hayes, Kaston Hayes, Morgun Blu Hayes and Lainee Hayes; brothers: Von Durfee, Merlin (Julie) Durfee and LaVell Barney; sister: Saundra (Dick) Garrett; grandson: Bohen Burrows; and many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and a community of friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Mitchell Funeral Home (233 E Main St, Price, UT 84501). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
