Remembering Sheldon today from his efforts to explain our district's budget to parents when our beloved school was threatened with closure. So grateful to him and all that he did. He was a valued parent ally for two districts who is sadly missed. I hope his family is doing well. 


Donna,

I was so sorry to hear of Sheldon's passing, my thoughts are with you and your families.

Sheldon was my boss in Williams Lake and we had a great time, even though it was work.  We became good friends even if we didn't see each other more than at BCASBO events.  He was always smiling and such a wonderful and heartfelt person.  I will miss him!

Take Care.



Good morning,

My thoughts are with you.

I just want you know how your husband was appreciate in the school district community. He was appreciated for his knowledge, honesty, humour. Even if I saw him 2 or 3 times a year, it was always a pleasure to be around Sheldon. Sheldon helped our school district also.

Simon and the team , CSF-SD93



Donna,
Jennifer and I were shocked and saddened by this sudden tragedy.  I worked with Sheldon as a consultant developing school district Long Range Facilities Plans for both of his current positions in SD 71 (Comox Valley) and SD 84 (Vancouver Island West).
Sheldon was great to work with.  He loved to tell jokes and tease, but knew his business.  He guided the planning process through the roadblocks that arose, and brought it to completion.
His wit and sense of humour will really be missed and he has left a big hole at the school district.

I am so sorry Donna. My condolences to you and your guys family. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. 

Several years ago when Sheldon first started with our school district, I remember first meeting him at one of our team meetings and he was immediately cracking jokes. When things got tough, Sheldon always had a way to put a positive spin on things and lift you up. Sheldon had a wonderful way of connecting with people, always upbeat, humorous and caring. He was a great friend and will truly be missed.

I remember sitting with Sheldon at Crown Isle after work on day last winter, as we seemed to do every month, to catch up the "biz" side of things and talk about life.   This particular time we got caught in a the heat of Music Trivia Night.  We spontaneously decided to enter as a team and, between the two of us, nailed most of the tunes.  He amazed me with his knowledge of music.   A side to him I would have never known if not for that evening - both the music and the competitiveness.  Sheldon told great stories, they came out of the blue, he made me laugh - often.  You always started with a smile and a laugh when you talked with him.  Sheldon connected with people.  He made you feel welcome and at ease.   There aren't many people in my life in positions like the one he walked in, that know how to stay grounded, real and human while shouldering huge responsibility.   He cared about people.  He cared about public education.  He was my friend.  I miss him deeply. 

I knew Sheldon when he was a teenager. Back then he drove a red Camaro Z28, loved to listen to music, and had a great talent for woodworking. One Christmas everyone got coffee tables from Sheldon. We nicknamed him Mr. Furniture.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Several years ago I met Sheldon when he wondered into the River Rock to inquire about holding a Conference with us.  I was lucky enough to be the one responsible to meet with him to discussed the event details.  Before I knew it an agreement was met and I could tell right away that a hand shake was all that was required.  He was just that kind of guy.  A rare quality these days.
It didn't take long for our business relationship to become a true friendship.  I enjoyed my time with Sheldon on our golf days and especially at our high level business meetings on Friday's at 3pm.  Sheldon and Donna's company was always appreciated when they joined us for events and visits to the Resort. 
My heartfelt condolences to Donna and the family.  I'll certainly miss my #1 client.    

Thank you Donna for sharing Sheldon with us at SD 71 Comox Valley.  He had quite the crazy work schedule and yet, he always had  time for anyone that needed "just a minute".  He enjoyed sharing his knowledge in a way that everyone understood (all those pictures LOL)......or, he would take the time to help them understand.  He was kind, respectful and always the funny guy!  The SBO at SD 71 will never be the same.  I miss him everyday. RIP Sheldon 

I will miss all the laughter Sheldon brought to the SD71 School Board Office. He always lifted my spirits when the day was heavy. That will stay with me always. 

Miss you Sheldon.

Stephanie

Donna,
We are very sorry to hear that Sheldon passed away. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with you at this sad time.
Betty, Barry and Lina Quist

On behalf of my sister Wendy and our family we wish to express our condolences on the passing of Sheldon.  We know this must be a difficult time for your family and hope there is some small comfort in knowing that Sheldon is with his mother once more.

The Oreskovich family

Lee family 
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Sheldon's sudden passing.
Our favorite memories of Sheldon are from the BCASBO conferences in Penticton, with Sheldon and Eric comparing broken leg scars, hardware and stories.
Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Kelly & Eric  




Sheldon had an incredible ability to relate to everyone in his own quiet way, which I believe was achieved by his dedication he displayed to all.  I admired Sheldon for his athletic abilities in numerous sports, and his year round sun tan and smile.  His devotion to his sports and especially to his dogs, kept him active outdoors which probably accounts for the year round sun tan.

On a recent family trip to Whistler, it was very evident how he was truly dedicated to Donna, his family, and of course his dogs.  He even allowed our nephew's friend to use his dogs to help meet a couple girls outside the restaurant we were all at.  In case you're wondering, the dogs did their job but our nephew's friend bombed.

Know that we all share the loss of Sheldon and will think of him often in the many ways he touched our own lives.

Ken and Lisa

Sheldon was a long time member of the BC Association of School Business Officials and here is the note that was sent to members:
Sheldon was a long term member beginning his career in 1991 in SD 59.  He was a vibrant member, always smiling and willing to help out.  He was one of the first members to take on the support of two districts as Director of Business Operations in SD 84 and 49.  His most recent appointment was Acting Secretary-Treasurer in SD 71 (Comox Valley) and Assistant ST in SD 84 (Vancouver Island West(.  He was very active in the PowerSchool user group.

Sheldon summed it up like this: My beliefs and values is to provide personal and professional ethical skills that will best support both School Districts' Mission Statement, Strategic Operational and Educational goals.

Sheldon was also very involved in our Association as a member of the Professional Development Committee.

Sheldon was a special person, friend and colleague and he will be missed.  Our thoughts are with the staff and communities that he touched along the way.



Donna and the Lee Family.

A great friend. A great person.  I am sadden by our loss.  We shared many times. We have our memories. You are in my thoughts.

Owen

Donna and The Lee Family

I can't believe Sheldon is no longer with us. An awesome friend that I've known since high school. He had such a great influences on me in my travel, sport, music and life in general.

I went on my first vacation trip with Sheldon. We flew to TO to meet up with John K. and we drove down the east coast together from Toronto to Orlando Fla. We met John M. in Boston on the way down and got hammered on Alabama Bombers. Just one of the many highlights on the trip. I've been to the Bahamas twice with Sheldon with similar good memories.

I played hockey in an engineering hockey league with and against him for several years. He was a great teammate to have on your team but scary to play against because he was so competitive and so aggressive against the opponents. Sheldon is still one of the best Chinese hockey players that I know to date. I played countless hours of tennis with some great matches against him in the summer months. I remembered always playing on the courts nearby his parent's place on Sophia and 43rd.

He'd introduced new wave music to me and use to taped tons of cassettes for me to listen to. Only a great friend would do something like that. I still have some of them and will think of Sheldon every time I listen to them.

It was a bit hard to stay in touch since Sheldon moved up north for work but when he moved to Abbotsford Cathy and I would always tried to meet up with Sheldon when my girls had a hockey game in Abbotsford.

These are some of my fond memories with Sheldon that I will never forget.

My deepest condolences go out to Donna and The Lee Family. I am so deeply sadden for your lost and I can't imagine the pain you have to endure. May you find comfort knowing that Sheldon is in good hands in hockey heaven.

Raymond and Cathy


Sheldon....gone too soon, gone too young.....

Donna,

We are very sad to hear of Sheldon's sudden passing and send our love and positive thoughts to you and your family as you navigate through your loss.  We will remember Sheldon fondly as "involved, professional, intelligent, knowledgeable, a mentor"....a genuine and unique human being who readily shared computer and financial expertise, or just a good laugh and a beer!

"Like stars outshine the darkest night, Love outlasts a single lifetime."  May the light of all you shared with Sheldon help see you through this tragic time.

Trudy and Bob




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Sheldon Wayne Lee

29 juin 1958 – 22 avril 2018

Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home

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