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Roger Shelton Obituary

Roger Shelton. Or beloved husband, father, grandfather, Roger Shelton passed away March 25, 2005 in his home with his family. Roger was born September 24, 1929 in Highland Park, IL. He moved to Arizona many years ago where he met his wife and was married in Safford, AZ. Roger is survived by his wife, Jacque of Phoenix, AZ sons Jeffrey and Christina Shelton of El Frida, AZ, and Mark Shelton of San Luis, AZ. One daughter Pamela and Trent Reynolds of Mesa, AZ. Roger and Jacque have been blessed with 15 grandchildren. Roger is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Knapple of Laveen, AZ and Susie Knapple of Sequim, WA. Two brothers, Fred Shelton of Colorado, and Bob Shelton of Sierra Vista, AZ. Roger is preceded in death by two brothers, Bud and Frank Shelton and a sister Josephine Shelton. Mr. Shelton's life was filled with the music he played on the piano. He wrote music and enjoyed volunteering his time and talent at the local senior center and at Good Samaritan Care Center. He was very active in the church and held many positions over the years. His life was his family, the church and his music. Mr. Shelton worked for the Vita Pak Corporation for over 10 years. He also went to Maricopa Tech School where he learned Business Machine Repair. He worked for ASU and Scottsdale School Dist until poor health required his retirement. His family and friends will miss him and all whose life he touched with his humor, warmth, and love of humankind. Visitation will be 6-9 PM Thursday at Advantage Maryvale Chapel 6901 W Indian School Rd. Services will be held at10 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4601 W. Encanto Blvd with viewing one-hour prior

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 31, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Roger Shelton

25 Entries

Pamela Reynolds

February 9, 2006

I am not sure who reads my Dads questbook, but I needed to let you know my Mother passed away on February 8th,2006. I will miss her along with my Dad. They are now together again getting ready to give each other a valentine with a kiss and hug to go with it. Mom and Dad I sure love you both. I am going to miss you both.

Thanks for letting me be your daughter.

Pamela

Aubray Belnap

January 5, 2006

Dearest Grandpa, I like you forever, I'll Love you for always.. I'll be seeing you again. Love Aubray and Michael

Jacqueline Shelton

January 3, 2006

Nine months ago my dear Roger passed into eternity. Has it really been nine months? When I think about that it comes to mind that a tiny baby is conceived and after developing in to a baby is born.

When my dear husband passed away a tiny little group of cells was developing into an enbryo to eventually be a full term baby. I think of the babies born with in this gestation period, and I wonder at what their life will be.

It is my prayer that they will see the world a better place of peace. That mankind may hear the song, "He aint hearvy he is my brother". We have learned to walk on the moon to walk in space, yet we have a hard time walking upon the earth. Of respecting the space that belongs to another. If I could give a gift to these babies born in this gestation period, I would try to give them the wonderful human gifts my dear Roger had. To possess the wit he had to find humor in the most serious of pain, yet to have the compassion to understand the pain of others. To love music and bring misic to others through their voice or with a mucic instrument. To love their family and cherish them for who they were, not for what they could give.

It would be my prayer that they would observe the Ten Commandments and live a life close to what Our Savior lived.

Yes, it is nine months ago. I so wish I could hear him come bounding through the door. Riding his red scooter cart, beeping his horn. "Honey I am home, Honey where are you." "Honey I love you." Just to hear that one more time, to hug him one more time, to tell him I love him. He is waiting for me and someday when we are together again, he will ask, "Honey I missed you, what took you so long?' Light the star for Rog, know that I love you and count the days until we are together again. Love, Honey

Jacque Shelton

December 31, 2005

December 30, 2005

49 years ago my beloved Roger waited at the alter for me. It was in the Methodist church in Safford, Arizona.

I look at the picture of us and I wonder how young and innocent we were. We loved each other and together we went through so much but we did it. We had the faith in God and in each other to make our marriage work.

This was my first Christmas with our Roger. I gave a tape to Pamela of her father talking to her children and some other conversations. As we listened to his voice it was if he were there in the room. I do believe his spirit was there, and continues to come and support and sustain us.

It is the end of 2005 and in a few days we will say, Roger passed away last year." It still does not seem real. I have missed him over this Christmas season. Pamela came over and sat up the Christmas tree. The little tree that he loved. We bought it at Pick and Save several years ago. Roger loved it because it came with lights. He loved lots of lights on a tree. I hung up his little stocking. My gift to him was to help all of our children have glifts some from him. He had bought Pam a little snow man holding a small snow flake. He knew Pam loved snow flakes. He had found it after Christmas in Jan or Feb at Saint Joe's Gift Shop.

I was so blessed with the love and kindness of loving friends and family that enabled me to give something to our grandchildren. That is what is Christmas to us, to be able to give something.

Jeff and Christine surprised me with a vist with the 3 youngest children. Allison is 12 years old now. She is so pretty. Joey is a quiet thoughtful sweet young boy. Sammy is adorable. He told me he sang "Jingle Bells all the way" at school. He told his Aunt Pam, "Grandma gave me a Jack-in-the box." I want the grandchildren to remember their Shelton Grandparents and know that we loved all of them.

Jeff and Chris are doing well. I am so happy for them. Matthew is 23 years old now. He helps his Dad with the fencing business. Nathan has his own appartment and is working in construction. Matthew likes to write short stories. He has written to me and I need to write him tomarrow.

Mark and Rosario came for Christmas night, and I saw Mark's four boys the next day. They are fine young men. Little Danny was with his mother also. All of the children went down to see Jeff and family. That was great. The three children and all their children were together. Togetherness that what families are. A strong family unit is a gift from Heavenly Father and one we need to cherish and protect and take care of.

On Christmas day it was 8 months ago that Roger went home. I never dreamed that a year ago that I would be a widow. I can only say it has been an experience that has enabled me to find a wonderful closeness to Our Heavenly Father. It has helped to learn so many things about myself and about life. My children have been wonderful. I could never have made it without their love and support. The love and support from so many family members, friends, and church members. It has taught me how much we need each other, and to appreciate the love we have for each other.

My dear brother put the cable in for me and bought me a DVD player. Another friend put the BYU channel in from the cable.

Oh how much my dear Roger would have loved to see the BYU channel. I can face what lies ahead, for I know that MY Redeemer Lives, I know the Lord is caring for me through the love of my dear family and friends. And my dear beloved mate that I married 49 years ago waits patiently for me. I feel his love and when my work here is finished I will be with him again. For now I will watch for the star he turns on every night. MERRY CHRISMAS DEAR ROGER, AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. See you soon, Love your Honey.

Jacque Shelton

November 23, 2005

49 years ago was the first Thanksgiving with my then attended husband. Roger had gone back to Ill for a job and I was still in Safford in high school. As Susie, his sister and I were very good friends she ask me over for Thanksgiving. Later that evening Roger called his home. I wanted to talk to him so badly. His Father did not know how serious we had become and that we were writting to each other. I was unable to speak with him but I was happy he was happy. He told his family he would be here for Christmas. That was in 1956. Today 2005, I went out to where his body was laid to rest and put a beautiful artificial pointsetta on the head stone. He was pleased I am sure. It looked so pretty.

Levi was sustained as a Teacher in the priesthood. The grandchildren are growing so fast. Our family tree is growing even larger as we will see our first great grand child born in the summer of 2006. Aubray and Michael are expecting a little one next year. Aubray has gratuated from Beauty School.

Hunter is continuing to prepare for his mission. Michael should be coming home in about 6 months. Caleb still has about a year. He is doing well on his mision. I have not heard to much from Jeff and family. I hope that we will hear something this Christmas.

The children are growing at such a fast pace that it surpises you what they say and do. Maxwell still loves trains and when he comes over he asks where my train is? I am watching for a little train that he can come over and play with. He has a fantastic inmagination and already talks about Santa. The other day he was Santa and he put towels unter his shirt and went around sayin "HO HO HO" He then wanted his Mother to get him a Santa hat.

Melissa wants to give me her little hamters. Maxwell calls them "Lamters" When young Malachi heard that they were going to give me the hamsters, he told his Mother, "We will have to train them not to hurt Grandma before we give them to her." That was so sweet. Miriam and I have been sharing an intereting program on Sunday evening. It may not be the best program but it is not real bad either. Pamela has obtained a job at the school. She works while Maxwell is in school. I am so proud of her she also got her Notary Pemitt. She is doing well.

Sherri and Gerald are adding on to the home. I wish that we were all together again as a family, but if Sherri is happy then I am happy for her. She and Gerald are trying real hard to make the marriage work. Mark is doing well also. He seems happy in his new marriage and is doing good. I wish Mark and Rosario lived closer. For now I am thakful for the memories and the any closeness we can have.

Tomarrow I will be going over to Pam and Trent's. We will miss Grandpa, the childrens Father, and my beloved husband. I know where he is and that he is happy. He will be watching over us and smiling his wonderful smile. Oh by the way Roger the Chicago Cubs won the world series. Light my star for me I watch for it at night. Be in touch after Thanksgiving. Fred is doing better and I am so happy for them. All my love, Honey.

Jacque Shelton

October 25, 2005

My Dear Sweet Roger,

Is it really 7 months ago today that you ceased to live upon the earth? I know that you are in a far better place where you are at last free of a body that was so painful. I miss you so much and think of you to often.

This month 3 of our grandchildren have birthdays. There have not been any parties as Nathan is down in El Frida, Caleb on his mission, and we have not seen Levi yet. I have sent cards to them and always remember you with the cards. I remember how you would always ask me, "Did you put my name on there too?" For you loved your grandchildren as much as I did or any grandparent could. How can anyone understand the joy of grandparents until they are so blessed.

Tomarrow I am going to start meeting with a support group. I am hoping to find support there from others who have a loved that passed on.

The boys are doing wonderful on their mission, Melissa is going to college and working. Miriam has asked her Mother to make her a real cute outfit for Halloween. Do you remember the costumes I made for Pamela? Malachi thinks he is to old for a costume. So he will just not go out or go as he is. Little Maxwell is going to go as a King. I am not sure about Levi and Prescot. Hunter continues to prepare for his mission. He has a very nic girlfriend and we hope it does not defer him from his goal. I wish I knew more about Jeff and family. They are very busy.

Sadly I must tell you that Lori Russel Mitton passed away. For our young friend it has certainly been a relief as she has been ill for so long. She leave young children behind and I hope I can be of support to her husband and children.

The Suttles lost a grandson to Sids death. They have had so much sorrow in their life.

I know that you understand so much more and can see why we struggle as we do upon this earth. What seems like such a terrible trajedy to us is now understood by your inmortal existance.

I am trying and hopefully am growing stonger and closer to the Lord. I do see His hand working in my life. The last months have been so hard but I am begining to see some light and some hope. I am always thankful for each moment of peace.

Our dear daughter continues on with her valiant spirit to help not only her family but me. I worry that I am a burden to her. She is a wonderful daughter and I thank God for her and Trent. Mark has a new job and is busy in Yuma. I love you I miss you and know that in eternities time I will be with you soon. As for earthly time I will try to remain strong and stay close to the Lord. By the way Fred is doing better. I am so happy for him. Light up a star for me and I will be looking for it. Sending all my love to you, Love, Honey. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.

Jacque Shelton

September 26, 2005

Our dear Rogers birthday was September 24. It has been 6 months almost to the day that his life on earth ended. All of our family, that was able to, decided to meet at the cemetary and remember his birthday and celebrate his life here upon earth.

It was one of the most beautiful experlience I have ever felt. Our dear loving daughter, Pamela, did all the hard work. We had written messages from each of us and she got all of them together and put them into balloons filled with helium.

Meeting at the cemetary we sang songs, and of course sang Happy Bithday to our husband, father, and grandfather. Little Prescott, with all the wisdom of a child, said "Lets sing For He is a Jolly Good Fellow." How beautlifully fitting for a man who was so warm, loving, and always jolly and quick with a joke.

Even our grandsons on a misssion sent messages. One child said "I miss you Grandpa, do you miss me?"

Little Maxwell our 5 year old grandson has been singing "Take me out to the ball game". His Grandpa loved to play that song on the piano.

The most wonderful beautiful of all was when one by one we released our balloons with our messages tucked inside. It was so inspiring to see those balloons released one at a time. I was the last one to send my balloon up. It just kept going stright up. Never waving from side to side. It just went stright up. You could almost feel Rogers hand reaching down out of the clouds to grab those balloons. We all felt so close to him. Our children and gradchildren went to the cemetary and the grandchildren threw a frisbee around and laughed and enjoyed the peacful spirit. We knew Grandpa's body was buried deep with in the ground. He was not there he had gone home to God, but we could still communicate with him. He was not dead, he had just proceeded us on in to the life following our life here. We will all be together again.

I can never thank my daughter enough for the help she gave me and for the wonderful peace this gave me. I have not felt such peace since his death on this earth.

We miss him but we have a way we can still communicate with him. I do not know where the balloons went, but hopefully who ever finds them will know we loved him and it will bring them happiness to read the messages in side of them.

Thank you dear daughter for your wonderful love from you and your family. Thank you to all of my other children and grandchildren that have been so wonderful to me. I truly am blessed

We will be back again Roger with more messages, more balloons and oh so much love. Until we see each other in Paradise, I love you and think of you so often.

Love Honey

Jacqueline Shelton Shelton

September 2, 2005

Dear Sweet Roger,

This is your birthday month and we are planning a nice remembrance birthday at the place where your body rests. We all miss you and are trying so hard to pick up the rest of our lives and continue on with out your sweet spirt,your music, and the trememdous humor that you brought into all of our lives.

Your children and grandchildren love you and they want to be the type of husband and father and grandfather that you were. You touched so many lives and that will continue on for many years, and even after we have all joined you, the person that you were will still be remembered.

Bonnie Rodebaugh (our little foster daughter) came by and took me out for a lunch. She is such a lovely young woman and has grown so beautiful. She loves and misses you too. Take care, I miss you, but I know you are where you are so happy. Love forever, Honey.

Jacque Shelton

August 25, 2005

Five months ago today our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed on into eternal life. It is so hard to believe that it has been five months.

This month we had 4 birthdays. Aubray's was first. They invited me over to her Mother's home for a small celebration, but I was unable. Aubray came by that evening wtih her good husband. I had a small gift for her and she was so pleased. She is back in Beauty School and is going to put the gift I gave her towards a conference she wants to attend in October. They are a special young couple.

Our daughter-in-law Christina had her birthday next. I was unable to see her but remembered her special day. Pamela and family went to visit them and took a nice family picture. Christina had a nice bithday and all are doing well.

I went to Hunter and Prescott's home last Sunday. Hunter is now 19 years old. He is preparing for his mission. Prescott is now 10 years old. I am sorry to say that I was proably a sour puss because it was so hard to be there with out my Roger their Grandfather. All I could think of was how many times we had gone as grandparents togethter to these parties. I did not want to cry, but it was hard. I felt so alone with out him.

I gave the children their gift and Hunter was so excited. He brought me home and came in with me. "Grandpa was there". he said. And then he ask me if we could pray together. He said a beautiful prayer and spoke of missing his grandfather and the beautiful spirit his grandfather had.

When ever I give the children gifts I tell them that it is from their grandfather also.

Hunter came over on Tuesday and was so excited. He had taken the gift we gave him and put it with some of his own money and had begun to purchase his clothes for his mission. I knew and felt his grandfather's happiness at that. I can just hear him saying "Way to go Hnter."

I think of you Roger, and I love you even and more each day. I know you are searing the Lord and preparing things for your family to join you someday We all miss you and love you, love Honey

Jacqueline Shelton

August 10, 2005

I come here when the loss seems to hard to bear. Why is it that we fail to say or appreciate someone or something until it is gone? I know he is still alive and waiting for me, but I miss him so much.

When Mellisa had her 18th birthday we went to a pizza place where there was a large organ. They would play requested music. I ask for them to play "Always" and "What will I do when you are far away?" They did and there was a quiet silence as you know many customers were thinking of what those songs meant to them. There was a big applause also. I know if Roger could hear the music he was so pleased and had his wonderful smile on.

We have 4 birthdays this month. So at the end of the month I will write about that. I hope to be able to go to the cemetary next week or so. This time I will take some nice flowers. Thank you if you come and read these entries. If not I feel better anyway because for a few moments I am one again with my eternal mate of over 48 years. I think this is such a fine thing that they do. Write more about Augusr later. I love you Roger, your Honey.

Mark Shelton

July 29, 2005

"Let your heart be full of charity towards all men...and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly". My Father loved this quote and he lived it. He taught me how to work as a young boy. I never saw a man work so hard. He loved my mother so much. He would tell me often how much he loved her. My Mother loved him back and they both took care of each other. I felt my Dad's love for me and my kids. As a young man, I was embarrassed sometimes by his jokes and humor. I remember when our family would be driving along a country road. He would suddenly say "HAY" loudly. We as children would say "What"? He would say "Hay". We would say "What Dad"? Then he would point to a farmers field at his piled hay and say "Hay". He would get us on this many times before we wised up. What's really funny is that "I'm seeing my father in me". Dad - I miss you.

Love,

Mark

Jacque Shelton

July 26, 2005

It is always touching to see someone write in the guest book. Thank you. Someday I hope to put this in a real Guest Book for the decendents of Roger.

Our son Mark and his new wife took me out to the cemetary last Sunday. I am sad to say that the grounds were unkept and it was very upsetting.

We have the headstone now and it is lovely. I cleaned it with some water and a little rag. We have had a lot of dust storm and that did cause some of the dust on the stone.

I have called the cemetary and they are going to be sure some grass is planted and the area is kept up better.

Yes, our son Mark has married since his Father passed away. A lovely young woman that I called Rosa as her name is difficut to pronouce. She has a young boy 8 years old. He has become out 16th grandchild. Rosa was baptized a week after their marriage. They are so happy. Our family grows and continues on. We feel the loss of our dear husband, father and grandfather. He is with us in spirt. I love you Roger, and I allways will. your honey

Vicky Rogers

July 24, 2005

I'm going to truly miss Dad Shelton. I've know him and his family since I was a young teenager. Pam and I are best friends, like sisters. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and especially with Mom Shelton.

Charles & Doreen Reynolds

July 20, 2005

We got to know Roger and Jacque as soon as we got settled in our home West Phoenix.They were always willing to help when help was needed. We grew to love them both as the years passed and finally, the families were connected when Pamela and Trent(our youngest son) were married in the Mesa Temple. I have worked many Priesthood callings with Rogerand my sweet wife cared for Pamela when Jacque was ill. We will love them both for all Eternity, and may our friendship never fade.

Love, Chuck & Doreen Reynolds

Jacqueline Shelton

July 20, 2005

I have kept this guest book open that those that knew and loved Roger might come here and read about him and write something. If you only come to remember him it will be a comfort to all.

I must remember that since our beloved husband and grandfather passed away, our oldest granddaughter was sealed in the Arizona Temple.

Aubray and her good husband Michael were sealed on April 9th, a little over a week of Roger's services. We all felt his spirit there his joy at his first granddaughter and grandchild to marry.

I learned yesterday that Aubray and her husband, Michael, have been doing the Temple ordinances for her maternal great grandparents. What a lovely family they are.

Roger can be proud of his children and grandchildren, they loved their grandfather and they want to be like him and follow the goodness of his life.

Even now I see him beautiful smile and his joy at his present existance and watching his family continuing to grow into such fine people.

If you have a memory or just want to put down your thoughts for his family I hope you will do so.

I love you Roger, I always will,

Love Honey

Jacqueline Shelton Shelton

July 18, 2005

It has almost been four months since Roger passed away. Life continues on even though you do not believe it will.

Maxwell had his 5th birthday just as Roger became ill. We were never able to celebrate his birthday.

Sammy has become 3years old and although he did not know what it meant to be 3years old now, he would like to have a birthday every day.

Melissa is 18 years old now. She is on the brink of adult hood and is working to find her place in life. She is a lovely young woman.

Hunter was ordained an Elder. He has his mission papers and is working to prepare for his mission.

Last Saturday evening I went to Pam's Stake Center and veiwed the play Saturday's Warior. Mirriam was on the stage crew and she did a fantastic job. She is such a sweet young girl.

Yes the Roger Shelton family coninues on to do the things that are necessary to sustain life and the joys of life. We all miss our Dad and Grandpa. Every family meeting or get together we speak of him. He is always on my mind and so close at heart.

We did hear sad news that his brother Fred has Cancer. I can feel the anxiety they must have. I know Roger sees these things, yet he sees even more. He knows that there may be "Weeping in the night, but there is joy in the morning." The wonderment of eternal joy.

I am so thankful for the love of children, and grandchildren and oh so many relatives and friends that have sustained me. I know it is the love of a wonderful Heavenly Father that has sent blessings to me through all of you.

We miss you Roger and we love you so much.

Jacqueline Shelton

June 28, 2005

Father's Day came and we all missed Roger so much. We went out to the cemetary and found it so peaceful there. We could almost feel his love and happiness that we had remembered him. How can we ever forget him?

I have moved to Mesa to where Roger wanted to move before he passed away. I know he is happy that I am here. We miss you Honey, we all have wished you a very happy Father's Day. You were a good Father and a good Grandfather. Love your Honey.

Pamela Reynolds

April 29, 2005

How much I will miss my dear sweet Father. Hearing him play the piano while I sang his songs, is something I will treasure in my heart forever. Thanks to all of those that have been there for my Mom, Family and I. I appreciate the love and support that so many of you have given to us. Thank you Dad for being such a great example of what is truly important in life. For teaching me that money isn't the most valuable thing in life. I love you Dad. Mom, remember we have each other and someday we will see Dad again. I love you so much Mom.

Love from your Daughter, Pamela

Jacque Shelton

April 6, 2005

Dear and loving friends. Thank you for the kind words and thoughts. Our family is at a loss with out our dear husband, father, and grandfather. We know he is waiting for us and is at last free of the pain and hardship of his life. He was a man who loved deeply and with out question. He never met a person he did not like. He loved Our Heavenly Father and has returned to Him. He is waiting for his family to finish their work and then we will come and join him. Being the joker he is, I know he will ask, "What took you so long." The kindness of so many wonderful friends the wonderful love of my famiy and the strength of Our Heavenly Father has carried me through this dificult time. Yes Roger loved music. Maybe if we all listen we can hear him playing a celestial piano. His music will come forth in the songs of the birds, the blowing of soft breezes and in our heart and we remember him. Thank you all so much. And many many thanks to my children especailly my daughter Pam who has stood by my side and carried so much responsibility. Love to all of you

Amy Hallett (Johnson)

April 5, 2005

"Grandpa" Shelton was a wonderful, sweet man. I remember sitting and listening to him play the piano when I was a child and being amazed at his incredible gift. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tender time.

Rene Painter

April 5, 2005

This is just to let Pam know I love her and I'm thinking of her. Pam, you and your family are in our Prayers!

stacey gladue

April 3, 2005

I havn't seen Roger since I was about 6 years old. I do remember that he was one of the sweetest and kindest man that I have ever met. He will be missed. God Bless to all of his family. You are in our prayers.

Love Stacey and Bailey Gladue

TERESA GLADUE

April 1, 2005

ROGER WAS A TRULY WONDERFUL MAN.HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED IN THIS WORLD. OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. RICHARD AND TERESA GLADUE AND FAMILY.

Lynn Hernandez

March 31, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We will miss Brother Shelton's wonderful smile and spirit. He was a soild part of Capitol Ward and a great friend to our family. I know there is a great reunion in the heavens with my dad and Bishop Lerma. We love you So much Sister Shelton our prayers are with you that our Heavely Father embraces you in your time of sorrow. Love the Hernandez family.

Andrea Iverson (Gladue)

March 31, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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