January 28, 1928 – March 20, 2018
George Durward Sheldon, 90 was on born January 28, 1928 in Hanford, CA. On Tuesday, March 20th, our dear husband, loving father and grandfather passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and three children. George was a man of faith, his love for the Lord and his family was apparent. He served his country in the US Navy on the USS Springfield, and was honorably discharged in 1948.
George will be fondly and lovingly remembered always by his wife of 56 years, Betty McElroy Sheldon, his eldest child Cindy Villi, his first son Scott Sheldon, and his youngest Donald Sheldon, along with his ten grandchildren.
George’s greatest passion in life was taking care of his family, his second greatest passion was farming. Being born and raised on his family’s farm, he was a natural and evident candidate to take on the responsibility. George ran his family farm and started a dairy, which together he ran for over 50 years. Later, being joined by his sons Scott and Don.
George was preceded by his parents Frank and Dorothy Sheldon, his oldest brother Berdett “Sonny” Sheldon, sister Margaret Schaffer and his brother Donnel Sheldon. George is survived by his youngest sister Carol Fike.
The family is grateful for your thoughts and prayers. In lieu flowers, the family wishes a donation be made to the Hanford Seventh Day Adventist Church or Armona Union Academy.
Family and friends are invited to view George’s legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 27th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at People’s Funeral Chapel; 501 N. Douty St., Hanford and a Graveside Service on Wednesday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery; 19811 S. Cedar Ave., Laton, CA 93242.
Services by People’s Funeral Chapel 559-584-5591.
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