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Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2004.

SHELDON, James Arnold
Mar. 18, 1946-July 11, 2004
Jim passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; daughter, Anna Vroom (Jason); stepsons, Raymond Santos (Rosa), Anthony Santos; and loving grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving mother, Joyce Pennington; stepmother, Evelyn Sheldon; sister, Judy Battaglia (Tom); twin brother, John Sheldon (Cheryl); Joyce Lusty and Joseph Sheldon. Preceded in death by his father, Joe Sheldon; sister, Janice Guzman; and stepfather, Lou Pennington. Brother-in-law to Jovita Carrasco (Joe), Rita Aguilar (Charles), Linda Stanley (Steve) and Michael Amparan. Son-in-law to Connie Amparan (Pete) and Benjamin Ruiz (Paula). He is also survived by an extended family of many relatives and friends. Jim was born and raised in Sacramento. He graduated from Sacramento High School, attended Sacramento City College and proudly served in the U.S. Army (Vietnam). He loved people and will be missed by all who knew him. He will be most remembered for his generous attitude towards all he met, his stories, jokes and unending faith. He retired from the City of Sacramento after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11236. Friends are welcome to attend the Vigil Thursday at 7:00pm and the Funeral Liturgy Friday, July 16 at 10:00am in GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 9539 Racquet Court, Elk Grove. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances are preferred to the church building fund. Arrangements by ELK GROVE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 686-1888.

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July 23, 2004

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July 23, 2004

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Kathy Zaldivar

July 23, 2004

I can't believe that my uncle Jimmy is gone.He was a funny,caring just a great guy .I will always remember him as save a buck uncle Jim.My deepest sympanthy to my Aunt Mary and cousin Anna.I know he's down looking on you.

Yolanda Ruiz Meza & Eddie Meza

July 23, 2004

Dear Mary, Anna & Family

We're very sorry hear about Jim you have our deepest sympathy and condolence for your beloved loss.

Mary I remember when you and Jim fell in love, at National Linen Laundry. He was one of the greatest person whom became part of your life, I was so happy for you both. Our Lord above is taking care of Jim now and he is no longer suffering with pain, he has a beautiful smile on his face.

We'are very sorry we weren't their to comfort you and your family.

God Bless You Mary and Your Family and may our Lord be with all you.

Love,

Yolanda Ruiz Meza, Eddie Meza and Our Children Damien, Monique and Tanisha

SYLVIA foga

July 22, 2004

MARY AND FAMILY

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU

Donna Freeno

July 19, 2004

Mary & Family

My family and I are so sorry about Jimmy. My mom, his Aunt Lorraine loved him very much. He was one of the best people we have ever known. When my father passed away he sat with my mother at our house and that is really the only person she remembers being there with her. I will always thank him for being there for her. Our prayers our with you all.

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Melani Baird

July 17, 2004

May my boys grow to be men as honorable as Uncle Jimmy. May my daughter marry one. May the angels move over, cause they have a new angel now, and his name is Jim Sheldon.

Love you Aunt Mary, Anna & All.

Joseph Campbell

July 16, 2004

Jim was a good role model for myself and his younger brother Joe while we were in high school at Sac High. He was a friend to my family during our years in Sacramento. I've always considered myself part of the Sheldon family.

Anna Marie Bartalini

July 16, 2004

Mary, Anna and Family,

We were very sorry to hear about Jim. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Anna Marie, Margaret and Tom Bartalini

Al Michel

July 16, 2004

Mary, Joyce, Judy and family:

I knew Jim as a brother from the Knights of Columbus and as a friend. I knew him to step up whenever help was needed in our community. I got to know Jim's spiritual side while we were praying the rosary the last weeks of his life.

I feel blessed to have known him and to have prayed with him. His faith in Christ has strengthened mine.

May God Bless you and comfort you.

With Love,

Al Michel

Laura Wudell

July 15, 2004

Mary and Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time and always.

bill hash

July 15, 2004

This world is diminished by Jim's passing, heaven is enhanced.

Dan & Edy Deaver

July 15, 2004

Mary, Anna & Family.

We are very sorry to hear about Jim, we will alway's remember him and the way he had of making people around feel so good.

May God Bless And Look After You.

LINDA AMARO

July 15, 2004

MARY AND FAMILY: I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JIM WAS A GREAT MAN AND

WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.MAY HE REST IN

PEACE. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH

THE FAMILY.

Victor Esparza

July 15, 2004

God Bless the Sheldon Family, Jim will be missed in the parks. Jim was a good friend and I will miss him. He is at peace now.

Sincerely,

Victor & Laura

Esparza

Cheryl and Doug Sheldon

July 15, 2004

Mary and Anna,

I am very sorry we were not there with you when Jim left us. But it is good knowing he is finally at peace. He was truly a wonderful man. The family will miss him tremendously, especially his jokes and his smile.

I am so sorry we will not be there for the rosary or funeral, but please know we are thinking of you constantly. We will see you soon.

All our love,

Cheryl and Doug

Cousin Lisa Stanley

July 14, 2004

To Aunt Mary, Anna and family,

I can't image Uncle Jim being gone from us. He truly had a genuine gentle spirit about him that I will always miss. The way he would walk into a room and it would light up from his presence. When I think of him these words come into my mind; courage and humbleness. He truly was a man of great faith in the Lord and someone to call a hero and a good friend. As family we are always here for you all. I will especially miss his jokes! My deepest love and sympathy.

William Karis

July 14, 2004

Not only was Jim a brother Knight of Columbus, he was a friend to all of us. His sense of humor, and willingness to lend a helping hand was always in Jim's chararcter. I am also grateful to have participated in the personal rosarys that we did with Jim, his wife Mary, and his mother. Jim will be fondly remembered. Now Jim is an angel watching over his family.

God Bless,

Bill Karis and family

Johanna Spooner

July 14, 2004

Mary and Family,

My thoughts are with you all.

Debbie Stephens

July 14, 2004

I will always remember Uncle Jimmy's love and humor. His unwavering faith in the Lord will always be something I will never forget and will always admire. He was a "salt of the earth" kind of man and his example will live on for all of us. My prayers are with Aunt Mary and Anna and all of his family and friends.

Frederick Hodges III

July 14, 2004

I like to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to Mary and the Sheldon family for their loss. My heart goes out to the family and I want the family to know if there is anything I can do to assist them, please let me know.

I will keep Mary and the Sheldon Family in prayer asking the Lord to provide them with the peace and comfort that only the Lord can provide during these times.

May the Lord strengthen all of us.

Fred

Charmaine Traywick

July 14, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time, but know that in God we find a resting place, where there is no more pain and suffering in this body. May God continue to give you peace and strength during this time.

Karen Casillas

July 14, 2004

Mary and Anna & Family,

My prayers are with you and the family. Jim is in Heaven watching over you and he is an Angel. I will always remember the time we all were at the Christmas party and Jim was there telling his stories. I am greatful I got to know him. Even though I will not be there in Sacramento You will be in my prayers always God has a plan for Jim now in a time and place where there is no more pain or suffering. Jim will keep ALL our loved ones in laughter. Mary if you need anything please let me know.

Andrea Corona

July 14, 2004

Dear Anna, Mary, and family:

To say that Jim was a wonderful man does not begin to describe how I have always felt about him. In all the years I have known your family, I have always felt an unexplainable peace when I was around Jim. He always made me smile and laugh, and I suspect he was like this with everyone he ever met. I miss him and love him very much, and I will always cherish his memory. As always, my prayers are with you, Anna and Mary, for you are family to me. Andrea

Howard & Deanna Mitchell

July 14, 2004

You are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.

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