Shaila-VanSickle-Obituary

Shaila VanSickle

Durango, Colorado

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DIED
September 24, 2025
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Durango, Colorado

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Shaila Valentine Van Sickle was born June 8, 1934 in Paris, France to American parents John and Louise Van Sickle and died in Grand Junction, CO, September 24, 2025.Shaila grew up in Bronxville, NY, Nashville, TN and Crawfordsville, IN, eventually settling in Colorado.Her parents were educators...

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So many good memories. Will miss you. - Irene

So many wonderful memories of fun SJBAS trips with you and John. We miss you both. Love you!

RIP Shaila, you did a fantastic job at any task you wished to take on. I have many fond memories of committees I served on with you.

Shaila welcomed and mentored me as a young faculty member at Fort Lewis. I taught in the innovative ILP for first-year students that she and Doreen created--a model of interdisciplinary learning that the students thrived in and loved. I'll mostly remember Shaila's sparkling personality and generosity of spirit, and tennis. I'm lucky to have known her. My condolences to her family and friends.

Sheila was a special friend. I had her as a professor. When I graduated, she was still mentoring me. I had great times with her, and Doreen. I still stand in awe of her many talents. May she rest in peace.

Thoughts & condolences to Laura & family. Shaila was a lovely, generous spirit! We loved working with her. She will be missed

Shaila was a generous role model who encouraged me tirelessly when I was a twenty-something adjunct professor teaching in the English Department at Fort Lewis College. Her patience, humility and kindness made a life-long impression on me. RIP dear Shaila. Condolences to her family and friends. Karen Brucoli Anesi

Wonderful friend and bridge partner.

Sheila was inspiring to others. I can hear her laughter. She was smart and funny . Lucky us to have known her.