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Sheila Devereux Obituary
She earned degrees in Music Education (BA from St. Mary's College, Milwaukee and MA from Catholic University of America). Sister Sheila taught elementary grades and music and served as principal for more than 30 years in Omaha, NE, Kansas City, MO, Greeley, Colorado and Grass Valley CA.
In 1987, after serving on the Provincial Leadership Team in Omaha, she returned to California and was named vice president for Mission Services for Mercy Healthcare, Sacramento. In 1993 she moved to San Francisco to serve as associate director for Mercy Volunteer Corps connecting volunteers with agencies serving people in need and supporting their living experience and ministry. She also volunteered at St. Mary's Hospital assisting the Foundation. In 2016 she retired to Marian Oaks,
Sr. Sheila was known for her hospitality. She welcomed a diversity of people into her life with many strong friendships. She was fervent advocate of the arts, beginning with music which was her education and practice. Painting and pottery beautified her home. In her extended family Sheila found support in her ministries throughout the years.
Sr. Sheila was proceeded in death by her brother James Devereaux, and sisters Mariam Jelinek and Madelyn Stover. She is survived by her sisters Rosemary Eagan, Margaret Gronstal, Barbara Shane, her brother Tom Devereux and their extended families and her loving community of the Sisters of Mercy.
A Welcoming and Vigil service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m. Services will be at Marian Oaks chapel, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame. Memorial gifts may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010.
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Ann Marie Wolff
August 18, 2019
Sister Sheila is home with the angels now. She came into my life when I was 5 years old. She taught me piano,was the principal of St.Peter's Catholic School in Greeley. She was a dear friend of our family. She & the other nuns would go on ski trips with us. Come out to our farm for family dinners. I am grateful that we spoke a month before her passing & I was able to tell her how much I loved her. My heart is broke today as I just found out. I know she is with Sister Robert,singing with the angels now,& I will cherish her & all the happy memories of my childhoid with her for eternity. When she would sing at mass,I truly believed she was an angel. I am trjly grateful to God for her being in my life.
July 2, 2019
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving God promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13) May loving memories also sustain your family during this difficult time. Ann Smith
June 29, 2019
Sheila my sister, my friend we have shared so many laughs, heartbreaks, happy hours, theatre, music, family fun times, and of course books. Both os loved to read and discuss the last best sellers.
My goal in life is to emulate the example Sheila set with her life. I miss her, I love her. I know he is in a better place.
Rose
Devereux Girls
Rose Eagan
June 28, 2019
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Rose Eagan
June 28, 2019
Sheila with her sister Miriam
Rose Eagan
June 28, 2019
Sheila and sisters itch spouses
Rose Eagan
June 28, 2019
BrotherTom and Sheila
Rose Eagan
June 28, 2019
Devereux Girls
Rose Eagan
June 28, 2019
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