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Robert Elvin Sheldon
08/23/1931 — 01/07/2002
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Waterbury, Connecticut
Robert Elvin Sheldon
Robert E. Sheldon Richland, WA Robert Elvin Sheldon was born on August 23, 1931 in Waterbury, CT to Albert Edward and Dorothy Lawrence Sheldon. He died in his home on January 7, 2002 at the age of 70 after a long illness.
Bob attended Waterbury schools and joined the U. S. Army in 1949 and was stationed at Camp Hanford. There he met and married Patricia Ann Eaton in 1952. Bob worked as a teamster for Arden Farms which was acquired by Darigold, retiring in 1988. He then worked for Basset Transit driving across the mountains to Seattle and back again. He finally retired for real in 1994. Bob and Pat were active in square dancing from the mid-sixties until the late 1980's. Bob was a caller and teacher, and they were founding members of the Tri-City Roadrunners.
Bob is survived by a daughter, Bobbi Jo Ray Thompson; three sons, David Sherry, Brian Annette, and Scott Jean; all of the Tri-Cities; also a brother Albert E. Faye Sheldon II of San Angelo, TX; and two sisters, Gloria Maurice St. Pierre of Woolcott, CT and Beatrice Francis of Cheyenne, WY; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and numerous step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pat; his parents and his brother, Lawrence. He was one of the good ones; he will be missed.
A memorial service will take place at 10:00 am on Thursday January 10, 2002 at Einan's Memorial, with graveside services to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the American Lung Association in Bob's name, 2625 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121.
Bobbi Jo, David, Brian, and Scott, I hope you get this, because I just found out about your loss today from Betty Barnard, she sent me the article in the paper. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have so many good memories of your parents,all of you and my family together all growing up on the same block. I treasure all of those good times. I know I am a distance away, but if there is anything we can do, let us know.
Bobbi Jo, David, Brian, and Scott, I hope you get this, because I just found out about your loss today from Betty Barnard, she sent me the article in the paper. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have so many good memories of your parents,all of you and my family together all growing up on the same block. I treasure all of those good times. I know I am a distance away, but if there is anything we can do, let us know.
Dear Scott & Jean & Heather,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
If we can be of assistance or help,
please let us know.
Dave and Sherry. My thoughts are with you at this time. I remember all to well what you are going through. Just remember you have friends in places you don’t even realize.
Your neighbor and friend Pam
BOBBIE JO YOUR ARE IN MY THOUGHTS I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND MEL
Bobbi Jo, Dave, Scott, Brian and your Families.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We treasured the friendship we had with your dad. Please let us know if we can do anything.
Your friends
Mario and Leslie Diaz
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Robert Elvin Sheldon