Shawn Patrick Benson

March 6, 1979 - July 6, 2019

Shawn Patrick Benson, age 40, passed away on July 6, 2019 following years of struggling with substance addiction. He was born on March 6, 1979 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Albert Lee and Lila Christine Higley Benson. Shawn was always a free spirit who loved the outdoors, camping and nature. He had a very tender heart and would do anything for others, he especially loved animals. He grew up in the Kearns and West Jordan areas and graduated from Kearns High School. He loved working in construction and always had dreams of wanting to flip homes. He is survived by his parents; his children, Levi Benson (19); Preston (17) and Caizley (12); brother, Kyle (Diane) Benson; Grandfather, Larry Higley; Grandmother, Elva Trejo; numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins; and his cousin, Travis Dutson, whom he was particularly close with. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Lila Higley and Grandfather, Lee Joseph Benson. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 14, 2019 from 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. at Cougar Park located at 6600 Cougar Lane West Jordan, Utah 84081