Lovingly known as "Ed", he was a very generous man. He was more concerned for the happiness of everyone around him than his own. He had an amazing sense of humor. He loved to laugh as well as make others laugh. He was fast to make friends, and those friendships were usually deep and meaningful.
Ed loved to watch movies, especially military based movies. His best times were spent with his family and friends.
Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Evelyn Sheets as well as his sisters, Margaret Ray and Emma Rowley. He is survived by his wife, Kim Nguyen; his son, Henry Chao (Emily); his granddaughter, Chloe; his siblings, Raymond Sheets (Helga), Hank Sheets (Laura), Jan Sheets, and Jackie Porter; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.