Sharon Lea Caldwell

Sharon Lea Caldwell

Sharon was born on June 5th, 1951, in Adrian, Michigan. She completed her earthly journey and

went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019. After a two-and-a-half year

courageous battle with cancer, she joins, in heaven, her husband Donald Welsh, her parent’s

McRay and Shirley Caldwell, and her siblings; Connie Cain, Danny Caldwell, Carmen Caldwell,

and Debra Woodring.

Sharon attended Fresno State University and received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary

School Education, and a Masters degree in Administration and Supervision. Sharon was a

Veteran in the United States Army, and honorably served her country from 1971 to 1978 as a

Personnel Management Specialist. She also was an educator for Fresno Unified School District,

for 28 years. Upon her retirement from Fresno Unified, she accepted a position as a Director of

The Salvation Army Berberian Center in Modesto, which serves the homeless population. She

was also a foster parent and mentor for the Aspiranet Foster Family Agency for over 25 years.

She parented and fostered over 100 children that needed special support. It was her life’s work.

Sharon was a gifted singer, actress, musician, and cook. She sang with the USO touring groups,

and acted in the community’s theater. Her talent and generosity was immeasurable.

Sharon was a pillar of her community and was admired by others in every endeavor. She was a

servant of Jesus; she fed the hungry, sheltered the homeless, and looked after many children.

Sharon was the glue that held together her family and her community. She will be greatly missed

by all.

Sharon is survived by her loving children, Terrance Caldwell, Evan Caldwell, Alejandra

Caldwell, Adriana Alvarez, and Rosie Delgado, and her beloved grandchildren; Gabriel,

Michael, Noah and Tatum. As well as her sisters, Louise Ashley and husband Roger, Sue Helms

and husband Danny, Doris Roach and husband Jason,brother, Marion “Bobby” Caldwell, Aunt

Margaret King and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and foster

children.

Her family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Patel and Dr Chen and the many

nurses that assisted in her care at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Modesto.

Funeral Services for Sharon will be held on November 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Stephens and Bean

Funeral Chapel, 202 N. Teilman Ave Fresno, CA 93706.

Graveside will follow at Belmont Memorial Park at 2:00 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army.