Rick A. Sheets

Today my husband and I had a conversation about having Rick to thank for giving us a strong foundation in technology and the intranet, that we are still building upon today - WE are still learning from Rick

Rick, I´m probably not saying anything here that your family and friends did not already know. I just wanted to say thank you again for all you did for our family, especially for our son Michael. Michael, my wife Lynn and I, first meet you back in 1979/1980 at the Yellow Brick Road school. We were trying to locate a more challenging school for Mike at that time. After we concluded our meeting with you, there was no doubt that we had found a school and environment for Mike to thrive. You...

Thinking of Rick's kindness and compassion-how he was always looking for someone to help.

Thinking of and remembering Rick always brings a smile to my face. Yes, I miss him as both a friend and colleague but then I just remind myself of what a blessing Rick was, and still is, in my life. Continue to RIP Rick!

For over twenty years I knew Rick while we were employed at the same community college. Thousands of students as well as the college itself benefitted from his exemplary leadership. He demonstrated the highest standards - putting the needs of students first - using his own education, judgment, and hard work to advance student opportunities. He was a rare individual who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Rick Sheets was a great friend and mentor to me. He took a chance by allowing a groundskeeper to serve as an intern in his beloved Learning Assistance Center at Paradise Valley Community College. I was that groundskeeper, who under Rick's mentorship, was hired as a learning center technician, promoted to coordinator, and eventually succeeded him as director of the center. Along the way, Rick's encouragement and example, helped me to earn my A.A., B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.

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Remembering my friend and colleague, Dr. Rick Sheets. This big, burley bear of a man was of kind and gentle spirit with an enormous heart. He was a "giver" in every sense of the word -- to his wife Barbara, his family, his colleagues, his neighbors and to each and every student he served. Rick gave those who knew him many invaluable gifts -- his expertise, his intellect, his integrity, his empathy and his love of life. Rick lived a life of authentic servant leadership. It came so...

Innovator, developer and learner are three words that come to mind when I reflect back upon my working relationship with Dr. Rick Sheets during his tenure at Paradise Valley Community College. He has been a truly inspirational and dedicated colleague and has left Paradise Valley Community College a better institution for his time spent here.

Rick was instrumental in so many PVCC learning innovations and was an inspiration to work with! Here are some accomplishments:

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Rick, I will never forget the time that I traumatized you when you thought that my injury to my chin was worse than everyone thought. I truly owe you my life that day, not only for rescuing me from the pool but also for driving Mom and I to the doctor so that I could be stitched up. I also am thankful that I had these last few months to spend more time with you and getting to know you even more than I had. You are and will be truly missed by many.