Robert Eldon Shill

Robert Eldon Shill passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025 after suffering from a major heart attack in September. Bob was born on July 12, 1941 in Lehi, Arizona to his good parents, Oscar Boyd and Wilma Shill. Bob had a happy childhood growing up in Lehi where he had lots of family nearby, made lifelong friends, enjoyed running around barefoot, playing sports and learning to work hard.  At 16, he began working at the family business, Mesa Sand & Rock. There he learned from his dad to drive cement trucks and loaders, operate rock crushers, and repair machinery. He graduated from Mesa High School in 1959.

Bob married Karen Perkins in March of 1973 and they were sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple. He and his beloved wife were married for almost 53 years and were blessed to raise 8 children. Bob was a loyal member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served faithfully in many callings throughout his life. He enjoyed serving in the Mesa Temple with Karen for many years. Bob was always known for his generosity, willingness to lend a helping hand and serve others. He was a mountain of a man and may have appeared tough and gruff, but he was beyond gentle, kind and nonjudgmental. Some of Bob’s simple pleasures were Pepsi, authentic Mexican food (like El Charro), yardwork and tending to his roses, watching baseball, grilling outdoors, and most of all, spending time with his family. He was known for spoiling loved ones with treats and soda. Bob was very often sarcastic and had a great sense of humor. He kept his family laughing with his quick wit right up until he passed.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Wilma Shill, his baby brother, Boyd, and his sister, Susan Matheson. Bob is survived by his wife, Karen; their eight children—Boyd Shill (Christine), Shawna Hubbs, Elyce Shill (Anita), Christopher Shill (Heather), Benjamin Shill, Timothy Shill (Holly), Bethany Peterson (Adam) and Megan Rogers (Jordan); as well as 29 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Bob is also survived by his siblings, Dick, Louise and David. His legacy of faith, service, love, and strength will carry on with his family. Bob is greatly loved and will be missed.

The funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 12, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 925 N Harris Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203. A viewing will be held in the Relief Society Room preceding the services from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.