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Shelby Drummond Obituary

Retired businessman, Shelby Drummond of Rancho Mirage, Calif. was born on August 11, 1938 and passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 9, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. During his time here in Rancho Mirage, he and his wife Patty, (who preceded him with her passing in 2008), started PAS Services, Inc. Shelby was born in Harrisburg, Pa. and moved to California in 1977. He is survived by his son, Brett Drummond of Tennessee; his brother, Don Bricker and his wife Ginny of North Carolina and several nieces and nephews. Shelby graduated from Susquehanna High School in Progress, Pa.in 1956, where he kept in touch with his classmates until his passing. Over the years he enjoyed tennis and spent each morning riding his beloved horse, "The Colonel". Afternoons he spent working on his computer. Shelby touched the lives of so many people who throughout the years have become life long friends. He will be forever missed and always hold a special place in our hearts. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Oct. 23 to Oct. 28, 2010.

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November 4, 2010

Shelby was a mentor, a friend and a wonderful employer. I will miss him dearly, he was one of a kind.... he did business with a handshake....a true cowboy to the end. I was very lucky to have met him and his wife Patty 10 years ago, they both changed my life for the better. He was like a father to me. Sharing our love for horses over the last 5 years is one of many memory's I will treasure for many years. God Bless you both Shelby and Patty ~
Teri Blake

October 26, 2010

Shelby made me laugh so hard the tears would roll down my cheeks just as they are now in sorrow to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful person.
Sylvia Gunderman, Santa Ana, CA

Carol Carpenter

October 24, 2010

I am grateful to have known Patty and Shelby. I had no idea he had been ill. My condolences to his family.

Regards,

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