Sheridan Prince, father, husband, and friend passed away on August 19th, 2026. Born May 2, 1947, to Elizabeth Hefty and Glenn Stark, he lived a life defined by curiosity, an unmatched work ethic, and a fierce love for his family.
Sheridan was raised in Bountiful Utah, graduated from Bountiful High School and the University of Utah. He served in the Air National Guard of Utah, trained as a door gunner on a Huey Helicopter.
He was a profoundly productive man. For as long as anyone can remember, his days were governed by a daily to-do list, faithfully written on a 3x5 index card tucked away in his pocket. He took meticulous care of his belongings and lived by a strict personal mantra: "If you borrow something, always return it in better condition than you received it." Self-taught and relentlessly capable, he not only could fix or build anything, but he single-handedly built an addition and a second story on the family home as well as a garage. When asked how he learned to do all of that, his response was simple: "There is a book you can get on just about anything."
As a career librarian, he believed deeply that knowledge was accessible to anyone willing to look. He applied his brilliant mind to a lifelong love of film, especially independent and philosophical movies that made you think. He shared this passion with his community, creating a multi-award-winning TV editing program at West High. He was an artist in the truest form and could find beauty everywhere.
When he needed peace, he found it on two wheels. A fierce competitor, he raced on a national level in cycling and continued to enjoy biking until almost the very end of his life. He applied that same mechanical love to motorized bikes, restoring and working on his beloved BMW motorcycles—they were his pride and joy. Riding was his meditation, and he logged over 100,000 miles on one motorcycle alone. Off the bike, he found sanctuary in the desert. To him, the outdoors and camping were a place to find peace, and he gifted his children with countless memories of family camping trips.
Highly social and armed with a great sense of humor, he was a masterful storyteller and joke-teller who could easily hold a room. He was also, by his family's fond admission, a bit of an asshole in the very best way—particularly when it came to his baby girl. Fiercely protective, he made sure any prospective boyfriend understood the expectations immediately, going so far as to make them sign formal contracts detailing exactly how his only daughter was to be treated and cared for.
He introduced his son to the computing world with an original Mac. He got into playing classic games like Wolfenstein 3 D that lit a fire for gaming that continues today. They shared an interest in music and jam bands. His favorite music was “smooth jazz”.
Above all, he loved his wife and best friend, Jeanene. He frequently marveled at her brilliant mind and recognized how incredibly lucky he was to have her as such an amazing mother to their children. As his dementia progressed, she was his faithful caregiver and as his world shrunk, she remained the one constant thing that gave him peace.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanene Prince; his sister, Sunny Lindsay; his brother, Cary Stark (Karen); his daughter, Rachel Fletcher (Jeff Fletcher); his son, David Prince (Jessica Prince); and his 12 cherished grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Castner; his father, Glenn Stark; his stepfather Gale Prince and his beloved granddaughters, Louise Fletcher and Amelia Prince.
The family would like to thank Dr. Stelter for his care, and the entire team at Neighborhood House who gave Sheridan community and loved him through his dementia journey. Thanks also to the Gleeful Choir sponsored by Jewish Family Services for individuals living with memory problems and their caregivers.
A celebration of life will be held on September 5, 2026, at Alpine Church Layton, 254 W 2675 N Layton, Utah 84041. Visitation at 10:30 Celebration of Life at 11:00
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Neighborhood House at: https://www.nhutah.org
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