1935 ~ 2015
Our beloved Arthur William (Bill) Sheldon Jr; husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at his home in Hurricane UT. Bill passed due to declining health and complications from heart and lung problems.
Bill was born to Arthur William and Evelyn Mae Williams Sheldon on September 1, 1935 in Salt Lake City UT, the second of four children. In early childhood, from the day school ended until it commenced again in the fall, Bill loved living in the family summer home in Emigration Canyon and exploring the beautiful surroundings there.
Bill attended West High and joined the Navy. His incomparable work ethic began at age 14 at Salt Lake Hardware and stuck with him until the day he died. By working alongside his grandfather, and at a wide variety of jobs, he learned a little about everything and could fix virtually anything. He was a long-time employee at Collier-Heinz and at the time of his retirement had devoted 15 years as superintendent of properties at Deseret Mutual.
Bill worked hard and played hard, too. He excelled at baseball, softball, bowling, racquetball, and golf. He loved music, motorcycles, boating, cars, dogs, and people. He was a friend to all, and never hesitated to share his time, knowledge, skills, and expertise with anyone in need.
On May 30, 1982 he and his sweetheart Marilyn were wed, and on September 8, 1999 they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brothers, Delbert and Robert Sheldon, and stepson Ronald D. Hart. He is survived by his dear wife Marilyn, sister Beverly Despain, and children Dorothy Tucker, Twin Falls ID, Steven Sheldon, Kearns, UT, Ken Sheldon, West Jordan UT, Robyn Lindsey, Bountiful UT, Art (Vickie) Sheldon, Bountiful UT, and step-children Gerilyn Hart, Salt Lake UT, Robert J. Hart, Salt Lake UT, and Barbara (Pat) Lenhart, South Jordan UT, 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and his beloved dog Boots.
Family and friends may call at Russon Brothers Mortuary (255 S 200 E, Salt Lake City UT) Tuesday, February 24 from 6-8pm, and prior to funeral services Wednesday February 25 from 9:45-10:45 at the LDS Meadowlark Bldg (2180 E 9000 S Meadowlark Way). Funeral services begin at 11:00am. Interment will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com
In lieu of flowers, at Bill's request, please make a donation to the Humane Society of Utah.
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