He was preceeded in death by his parents Harry and Hildred Sheldon and his wife of 43 years Rochelle.
Willis was born Aug. 21, 1937, in Modesto, Ca. and grew up in Sebastapol, CA. He graduated from Analy Union High School, Santa Rosa Junior College and University of California- Berkeley in 1959, with a Degree in Business Administration-Accounting Major.
Willis served in the U.S. Army in 1961-62 with 15 months in Germany. Willis and Rochelle were married in 1964 and moved to Simi Valley in 1969. Willis coached baseball at Santa Susana Boys Baseball for 14 years and also served on it's Board of Directors. Willis enjoyed vacations to Lake Tahoe and his beloved Kauai. Willis was employed by the State of California for 40 years as a Financial Institutions Examiner.
Willis is survived by his son Ralph and wife Jackie, his Grandson Eric , and his daughter Erica, and Willis's twin brother Wayne of Sacramento.
A memorial service will be held at Grace Brethren Church in Simi Valley on April 15, 2013 at 10 AM.
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The Sheldon Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It was such a joy talking to your dad during Eric's games, he loved watching #60 play. He left behind a beautiful loving family. You all are so special. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May God comfort you all in this time of need.
All Our Love,
Ron, Shellie, #58, The Water Girl, and the little ones.
Ron & Shellie Nuss
April 14, 2013
Erica and Ralph,
So sorry for the lose of your father, we send our deepest sympathy. Jeff and Terry, and family
Jeffrey Myllymaki
April 14, 2013
Dad,
Thanks for being a great Dad and always being there for me. You helped be the man I am today.
We had a lot of great times together as I grew up and playing baseball and then watching Eric grow up. He really loves you and misses you. We all do.
At the station, we always sent a message to all that showed up at a call "Thanks for showing up." You always did as my Dad and I am truely greatful.
Thanks for showing up.
Love,
Ralph
April 10, 2013
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