Shane Gregory Knight

Shane Gregory Knight

1971 ~ 2025

Shane Gregory Knight, age 54, of Ramona, California, passed away on March 17, 2026. He was an incredible father, husband, brother, son, friend, and teammate, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who loved him.

Shane was born on October 26, 1971, in Salt Lake City, Utah. As the first of eight children born to Greg and Paula Knight, he naturally stepped into the role of leader and loving protector. Gifted with height and natural athleticism, Shane began playing basketball and baseball at an early age. After moving to California, he continued to excel in both sports, developing his signature jump shot and a powerful fastball. At Mount Carmel High School in San Diego, he played as both a basketball forward and baseball pitcher.

Shane ultimately focused on basketball, earning multiple Division I scholarship offers before choosing Brigham Young University, where he studied communications. He deeply valued the brotherhood he formed with teammates and close friends, bonds that endured across time and distance.

In 1997, Shane married Mary Gallagher, and together they built a life grounded in love, partnership, and devotion through every season of life. They raised three incredible sons, Greg, Zack, and William. Shane was a successful entrepreneur, owning and operating a chain of mattress and furniture stores. Yet his greatest pride and joy was being a father. He loved coaching his sons’ teams and became a mentor and inspiration to countless young people over the years.

He cherished time with his boys, especially sharing their love for the Steelers and cheering them on together whenever they could. Shane was the rock of his family. Mary and the boys knew he had everything handled, from life’s daily needs to their many boating adventures. He is remembered for his deep conversations, his encouragement, and his ability to uplift everyone around him.

At 6’9” Shane was someone people naturally looked up to, not only for his height, but for his kindness, generosity, warmth, loyalty, and the way he always showed up for others.

Our “Shane-o” is gone far too soon. He is deeply loved, profoundly missed, and will forever be remembered.

Shane is survived by his wife, Mary Knight (CA), and his sons, Greg, Zack, and William; his parents, Greg and Paula Knight (UT); his siblings, Nicki Knight Partridge (NC), Travis Knight (TX), Jaime Knight Kershaw (NV), Nate Knight (UT), Adam Knight (FL), Natalie Knight Proctor (UT), and Brandon Knight (UT); and many adoring nieces and nephews.

All who knew Share are invited to attend a service in his honor:

Celebration of Life - Tuesday, March 24 11am 

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 527 9th Street, Ramona, California

Funeral - Friday, March 27, Reception 9-10am, Funeral 10:30am Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4580 West Cedar Hills Drive Cedar Hills, Utah

Shane will be laid to rest at Memorial Holladay Cemetery in Holladay, Utah.

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