She was born November 26th, 1982 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She attended Hunter High in West Valley City, Utah graduating in 2001. She attended Taylor Andrews Academy and practiced as a gifted cosmetologist. Shay suffered many health complications throughout her life but was a brave and optimistic warrior with a heart of gold. She never lost hope with her declining health, even until the moment she passed. Her daughter, Ashtyn (14), was her entire world. She found happiness through an unwavering love for others, especially her nieces and nephews who adored her. She was extremely beautiful, artistically talented, and had an incredible gift of bringing about smiles and laughter that will be missed beyond measure. She was survived by her mother, Robin Batchelor Kehl, father Troy Kehl (Deborah Spencer Kehl), daughter Ashtyn Shay Kehl, four sisters; Tara Gonzales (Jesse Gonzales), Kristen Kehl, Aubree Whitney (Zackary Whitney), and Natalie Patterson (Robert Patterson), step-siblings, several nieces and nephews she called her own, and extended family. We offer an invitation to share in our love for Shay and celebrate her life. A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 26th, 7-9pm, at Valley View Funeral Home (4335 W 4100 S, West Valley City, UT). Funeral services will be held Friday, April 27th, 11am, with a viewing at 10am, also at Valley View Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 2:00 pm at Tonaquint Cemetery (1777 S Dixie Dr., St. George, UT). We sincerely express our gratitude to all of the medical personal and for everyone who loved and supported Shay throughout her life. Every good deed truly made a difference.
