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Sheldon Douglass Obituary

Sheldon Douglass Kanab, Utah Sheldon Lamar Douglass, born May 25, 1978, in Mesa Arizona, passed away unexpectedly July 24, 2007 at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah. Sheldon is the third of six sons of Kent and Inez Douglass, and was a resident of Kanab during his teenage years. Sheldon served an LDS mission in the Dominican Republic. While there he met a wonderful woman who became the love of his life, Milka Esther Santos. They were married December 11, 1999 in the Salt Lake Temple. Sheldon was an extremely talented graphic designer and artist. He put his talents to good use, and finally fulfilled a lifelong dream to own his own business when he bought Quality Printing in Kanab. Sheldon's greatest achievement was his loving family. He cherished them all and loved spending time with them. His wife and four children under the age of seven will greatly miss his warm hugs and loving smile. Survivors include wife Milka of Kanab; children Jessica, Emilia, William, and Spencer; parents Kent and Inez Douglass of Kanab; in-laws Enrique and Ysmenia Santos of Salt Lake City; grandmothers Louise White of Kanab; and Barbara Douglass of American Fork, UT; brothers Sean and Sara of Alpine, UT; Ryan and Debbie of Mesa, AZ; Adam and Mandy of Page, AZ; Jarrett and Jessica of Kanab; and Joshua and Kalie of Sugar Grove, Ill. Funeral will be held Sat., July 28, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Kanab Kaibab Stake Center. Viewings will be held Fri. from 6-8 p.m. at Mosdell Mortuary, and Sat. from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the Stake Center. Burial will be in the Kanab Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sheldon Douglass Donation Account set up at any Zion's National Bank on behalf of his children.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jul. 26, 2007.

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Melissa Calderon Reynosa

August 7, 2007

Milkita-
I am so sorry for this great loss I know that the lord will wrap his loving arms around you and give you the strength that you need to push on I love you and I love the kids! Me les das un beso muy fuerte! TQM

Melissa(Missy)

Aaron Ballard

July 30, 2007

I too was one of Sheldon's missionary companions in the DR and am extremely saddened by his passing. Shocking and saddening as it may be, I am grateful that he was led to contact me and apparently others from the mission before he passed. He was truly a good man and completley selfless in his service. My sympathies to Milka and the children and to the rest of his family. You are in our prayers.

Craig Reinsch

July 30, 2007

I am sorry for the loss of a good man. I was also a companion of Elder Douglass in the DR. He taught me many things and we worked well together. He had just contacted me last week as well. My sympathies to the family and please let me know if I can help in any way.

Glen Beebe

July 28, 2007

I don't know what to say. I just found out about Sheldon's passing away and was completely shocked. I was one of his mission companions and know how nice of a guy he was. He was willing to do anything for anybody. It's sad because I had lost contact with him and just renewed that contact last week. I thought I'd be able to see him at our next mission reunion. I'm sorry for your loss but know that he's in a better place now. My prayers are with you all.

Hna. Dorothy Bramwell

July 27, 2007

Hna. Milka, I was deeply saddened when Tina Gonzales left me a message that your Sheldon had passed away so sudeenly and unexpedtedly. What a most difficult burden you and your beautiful little family have been called upon to bear. My heart aches for you all. May the Comfortor constantly abide with you and guide you as you face each day.

Heidi Nelson

July 27, 2007

Our only tie with Sheldon was that his printing company recently printed our wedding annoucements. They were beautiful. We are truly sorry and will be praying for you all. God Bless.

Joshua Baird

July 27, 2007

I was completely shocked at the news of Sheldon's passing when I saw the store was closed this afternoon, and I read the note on the door.

I was so thrilled to discover such a talented graphic designer and printer when I moved to Kanab a year ago. He did top quality work on every job I sent him. More importantly he was so patient and generous.

You will be missed, Sheldon.

Joshua Baird

Cathy Rivera

July 27, 2007

Milka I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nathaly Peck

July 26, 2007

MilKa i just want you to know that you are in our prayers ...God will give you comfort and the knowledge of the covenents you two made will give you the strenght to keep on with your beautiful kids...

John Brewer

July 26, 2007

Inez and Kent; I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Sheldon. How sad that is in this life but we all look forward to the wonderful reunion to come. I hope to see you sometime. You have a great family. May our Heavenly Father provide the comfort you need at this time.

Sherri Wooldridge

July 26, 2007

I work with Craig, and want you to know that I have lifted up your family to God's care. Jesus is there to comfort Sheldon's children. Matthew 19:13,14.

Clinton Douglass

July 26, 2007

Uncle Kent and Aunt Inez,
I'm so sorry to hear about Sheldon, my wife and I love him and Milka very much. I know he has a very tender and sweet spirit and will serve as a great asset to Heavenly Father where he is now. I pray that you will both be comforted in this difficult time.
Clint

Roger Douglass

July 26, 2007

Uncle Kent and Aunt Inez,

I am very saddened by Sheldon's untimely passing but comforted by the knowledge that he is in a far better place. I can imagine him talking with Grandpa and Grandma Douglass right now. I've always been of the opinion that Heavenly Father takes the best back home at a young age because he has more important work for them to do on the other side.

Love,

Your Nephew,

Roger Douglass

Craig Douglass

July 26, 2007

Milka, Kent, & Inez - I can't even begin to express all the thoughts and sentiments that have flowing through my heart and head, so I won't try. Suffice it to say that I'm so sorry for your loss - for our loss. But at least we have the knowledge that death is not a final departing. We will see Sheldon again.

Matt and Mary Preston

July 26, 2007

We are very saddened by your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

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