John "Jack" Campbell Shelar

1956 - 2018

John "Jack" Campbell Shelar obituary, 1956-2018, Colonial Beach, VA

John "Jack" Campbell Shelar

1956 - 2018

BORN

1956

DIED

2018

John Shelar Obituary

Published by Storke Funeral Home-Bowling Green Chapel on May 26, 2018.
John "Jack" Campbell Shelar, 61, of Colonial Beach, passed away May 26, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. He was born September 28, 1956 to his parents, Eugene and Josephine Shelar. He was a cabinet maker for the United States Senate for 24 years. He was a former member of the Colonial Beach Fire Department and was currently the lieutenant as well as a life member of the Colonial Beach Rescue Squad. He enjoyed fishing and being a member of the Rescue Squad. He is survived by his wife, Donna Shelar; his brothers, Eugene (Kay) Shelar and Bill Shelar; his sister, Martha Pope; his father, Eugene Shelar (Victoria); daughter, Danielle Adair (Jon); stepsons, Fidel Rivera (Kathleen May), Dominic Rivera; step daughter, Mary Taylor; grandchildren, Kyla, Kamron, Kwentin, Konnor, Kaligah, Cole, Cruz, Tre, Arianna, Kaylyn, Azahlyn, Jocelyn, Marissa, Ryan and Sam; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Josephine Shelar. A visitation will be held at Storke Funeral Home Colonial Beach Chapel on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. A funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Colonial Beach on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Colonial Beach Humane Society or the Colonial Beach Rescue Squad.

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May 31, 2018

Donna Shelar posted to the memorial.

May 31, 2018

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May 30, 2018

Krystina Lefeave(Finotti) posted to the memorial.

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Donna Shelar

May 31, 2018

Love never dies...

valerie green

May 31, 2018

I've know Jack over 22 years he walked me down the isle 19 years ago to marry his best friend we were close ever since we meet I will truly miss him it won't be the same without him rip Jack till we meet again my friend I love you

Krystina Lefeave(Finotti)

May 30, 2018

Jack was one of my mentors when I was a junior at CBVRS. Jack and Donna are who I took calls with when I actually started running calls and they both taught me so much. I remember as a junior, my friends and I nicknamed him Eeyore, because he reminded us so much of him. Jack, your kindness will never be forgotten and you'll always be Eeyore!

steve and althea woodard

May 30, 2018

prayers and condolences are sent to you and the family. jack will be missed and never forgotten. jack was a very caring man and never knew a stanger. we have lost a great friend and truly a great squad member. I never knew him to say a cross word about anyone. steven and jack can now run Heavenly squad calls and jack can watch steven play football. r. I. p. jack, you did a great job here on earth, now it's time for you to rest. god bless and love to you and the family.

Mark Cofrancesco

May 29, 2018

Very surprised and saddened to learn of Jack's passing. Along with my brother Paul, I have many fond memories of spending fun times at the Shelar home on Falls Rd., Bethany. That goes back 50 years. Although I have not had contact with Jack for many years, our childhood times remain vivid within me. Fishing, camping, bike riding and general messin' around, etc. Regards and condolences to Billy, and Mr. Shelar and fond memories to the late Mrs. Shelar,

Sincerely,

Mark Cofrancesco

RK

May 29, 2018

Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

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