Clay Wesley Shineberg

Clay Wesley Shineberg, 33, of Jerome, Idaho, passed away July 31, 2017, at his mother's home.

He was born Sept. 24, 1983, in Rock Springs, the son of Jonathan and Dana Shineberg. 

Shineberg attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 2002 graduate of the Rock Springs High School

He attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in history and earned a bachelor's degree in education

He was working on his master's thesis, having recently submitted the final manual for his thesis.

He was a teacher at Jerome High School in Jerome, Idaho.

He was a wonderful teacher who looked forward to making a difference in his student's lives. 

Clay was a wonderful, loving son and brother. 

He was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24.

He enjoyed guns and target shooting. He loved the outdoors, the National Parks and wildlife of all kinds. He also enjoyed cooking, grilling, photography and building projects.

Along with reading, watching movies and gaming, he loved spending time with his family most.

Survivors include his mother Dana Shineberg of Rock Springs; one brother, Daniel Edward Shineberg of Kansas City, Mo .; his paternal grandmother Liesel Shineberg of Ogden, Utah; two aunts, Janice Ward and husband Sheldon of Ogden, Utah and Adrienne Krause of San Diego, Calif .; two cousins Sarah Ward of Ogden, Utah and Elisabeth Ward of Boston. 

He was preceded in death by his father Jonathan Shineberg, his paternal grandfather Edward Shineberg, his maternal grandparents Daniel and Catherine Kusch and his uncle David Shineberg. 

Graveside services and interment took place Aug. 7. Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com