GREEN RIVER — Shane Matthew Smart, 44, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at his home in Green River, Wyoming.
He was a life-long resident of Green River. Shane died following a lengthy illness.
He was born Feb. 20, 1978, in Carlsbad, New Mexico; the son of Ernest Smart and Denise Crenshaw.
Shane attended schools in Green River, Wyoming, and was a 1996 graduate of Green River High School.
He worked for Rail Serve for five years as a locomotive operator; ill health forced his retirement in 2005.
Shane loved spending time with family and friends; his four-legged furry pet, Loki, who was named after the Vikings and was an avid lover of music and guitars.
Survivors include his father, Ernest Smart and wife Lynn of Mountain View, Wyoming; two brothers: Shawn Smart and wife Jennifer of Herriman, Utah; Arner Smart and wife Christi of Green River, Wyoming; one stepbrother, Mike Moretti and wife Megan of Baltimore, Maryland; one sister, Kimberley Bokor of Green River, Wyoming; two stepsisters: Jaime Salinas and husband J of Mountain View, Wyoming; Christina Cherrington and husband Rob of Mountain View, Wyoming; several aunts; uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Denise Smart on Oct. 30, 2014; his paternal grandparents, George Smart and wife Mittie; and maternal grandparents, Ed Crenshaw and wife Ann.
Cremation will take place; a Celebration of Life will be conducted at a later date.
Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com.
