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RICHARD SHELTON Obituary

Age 82, of Northridge, California passed away on November 2, 2010. He was born to a farming family in Quitaque, Texas on January 7, 1928. They moved from Texas, Colorado, Oregon and settled in California in the early forties.He graduated from UCLA, served two years in the army during the Korean War, and married his beloved wife, Janet V. Harris on February 3, 1952. Dick was an entrep reneur in many businesses and retired to play golf, go camping and travel. He is survived by his wife, Jan; daughters, Linda (Greg), Elaine (Bill), Lori; 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. A memorial service is being held at the Congregational Church of Northridge on Tuesday, November 9th at 11:00AM, 9659 Balboa Ave., Northridge, CA 91325. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to be made to: UCLA Foundation, Richard L. & Janet H. Shelton Endowed Schola rship, UCLA Office of Planned & Major Gifts, 10920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

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Published by Los Angeles Daily News from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2010.

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