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Sheldon Foote Obituary
Rev. Sheldon Burnham Foote, 91, son of the late Sheldon B. Foote and Isabelle Siddall Teague; dear brother of the late Isabelle Jean and Harriet. A 1938 graduate of Evanston Twp. High School and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate in classics of Northwestern Univ., he received his M. Div. from General Theological Seminary in NY and was ordained an Episcopal priest in 1949. Fr. Foote served as Curate at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Park Ridge, IL, Vicar at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Chicago, and Rector of St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Palatine for 33 years until his retirement in 1985. He is survived by his companion of more than 50 years, Fr. Thomas J. Brady. Visitation Monday, May 9 at the Church of the Atonement, 5749 N. Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, from 6 p.m. until time of Mass at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Church of the Atonement appreciated, Info: 773-271-2727 
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June 11, 2011
Father Foote: The world has lost and kind and gentle man. You have always been a member of our family. You leave a positive mark on this earth with your warmth and fun spirit. You were dearly loved and we cherish your memory. Alexander Beaubien and family.
Keith Bell
May 18, 2011
Father Foote was one of the warmest men I had ever met in m lifetime. I will always remember a special moment at one of Father Brady's birthday parties where Father Foote asked me a very strange request which Father Brady responded "I believe you meant phonograph Sheldon."
May the lord bless and keep you in his favor.
Father Brady my prayers for your comfort and my deepest condolences.
Keith Bell
6047 Elm Lane
Matteson, IL. 60443
May 9, 2011
Thank you for marrying Joe and me, we are now going to be married for 45 years and have three wonderful grandchildren. You played such an important part in our lives.
Beverly and Joe Harrell
38 E. Farmgate Lane
Palatine, IL 60067
May 9, 2011
Tom - Our deepest condolences on your loss. You will both be in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred and Barbara Larsen
Soren Smith
May 9, 2011
Father Foote:
Your presence in so many of my childhood memories fills me with warm nostalgia. Bless you and thank you for all your kindness.
Jill Johnston
May 8, 2011
Uncle Bud,
You will always be in my heart. I have loved you since i was a child, and you being my godfather was always so special to me. You have always been a great man who was like a giant in my life. i will miss our talks but your voice and love will always be with me
until we meet again. i know you will be waiting for me.
Tom i am sorry for your loss and Peace Be With You, and my love.
All My Love
Jill
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