EARL THOMAS SHELDON

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EARL THOMAS SHELDON It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic and sudden passing of Earl Thomas Sheldon on August 5, 2006, at age 54. Earl was predeceased by his parents, Stan and Irene Sheldon and nephew Scotty Harris. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Colleen and his children, Elizabeth (Cody) Creed, Irene (Greg), Jack and Andrew and granddaughter Evelyn Creed. Also, sister Barb (George) Harris; nephew Jason Harris; brother Kevin (Barb) Sheldon; stepmom Maureen Sheldon and stepsister Kathy (Cesar) Garcia; brother-in-law Mike (Nathalie) Gillespie and nephews, Matt, Adam and Jordan Gillespie. Earl is also remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Earl was born on July 18, 1952 in Winnipeg, MB. He is remembered as a kind and gentle man whose family was his number one priority. Earl was selfless and generous in nature and was always there to lend a helping hand. Since the age of 19, Earl was employed as a Flight Service Specialist with NavCanada (formerly Department of Transport). He had a lifelong passion for aviation and recently fulfilled his dream of attending the Oshkosh AirVenture. Earl loved the outdoors and was an avid reader. Earl will be greatly missed by all. Service will take place at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel in Stonewall on Friday, August 11 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Transcona Cemetery. Pallbearers are Kevin Sheldon, George Harris, Mike Gillespie, Matt Gillespie, Cody Creed, Brian Moore, Garry Hall. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the R.M. of Woodlands Fire Department Extrication Fund, in care of CIBC, P.O. Box 10, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 09, 2006