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Phiilip Sheridan Obituary

Phiilip James Sheridan Philip James Sheridan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died peacefully at his home on January 6, 2021. He was 85. Phil was an actor and librarian and loved the written and spoken word. He shared this love with children of all ages, and is especially known for reading and acting out stories to young children in Marin County libraries. He came to Mill Valley in the 60s and started the first bookstore at the MV Book Depot. He was a Librarian in Marin County libraries and at San Quentin. In 2013 he was awarded a Milley in honor of his contribution to the community. In his acceptance speech he said "I hope that in years to come, the children I read to will have retained enough courage, enough kindness, enough compassion that some part of our world will become a better place to live." He is survived by his wife, Lynda Sheridan; children Adam, Noah, Peter and David Sheridan; grandchildren, Leslie Rooney, Russell Sheridan, Remy and Mila Sheridan; great-granddaughter Penelope Rooney; and everyone in the Wakan community who loved him dearly.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2021.

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Peggy

February 3, 2022

In the Children´s Room at the Sausalito Library, children would press their faces and hands against the windowed door in anticipation of story time with Mr. Phil. This was not a quiet time in the library and I´ve not seen such enthusiasm in children to find a book after story time ended. What a brilliant star Mr. Phil was.
I just became aware of his passing and must say, my memories of him have and will remain with me forever.
Condolences to you all.

Parki Hoeschler

August 27, 2021

I first met Phil along with his buddies Louis and Rolf at a Falkirk Great Books meeting followed by GB events at Asilomar and Menlo Park. He was a lovely, light spirit in our shared inquiry sessions especially the poetry discussions. The Great Books community has lost a special star.

Tim Dempsey

July 22, 2021

Phil was such a wonderful part of my children´s upbringing. What a lovely lovely soul. RIP Phil.

Margritha Fliegauf

February 4, 2021

I met Phil and Lynda in the early 70's in Mill Valley and had the pleasure of hanging out with Phil, Linda and other friends
of theirs.
Phil left a big impression on me, as I thought of him as a Renaissance man with a passion for Life, books and his
family.
Life moved on and 40 years later, we reconnected via our
grand children at their pre-school in San Francisco.
It was fun to be reminded to our old past and it was lovely to see him and Lynda together. Phil has left his mark in Mill Valley, he was a good man and yes, he made our world a better place to live.
My deepest condolences to you Lynda and your Family.
margritha fliegauf

The Kornfeld Family

February 2, 2021

Our family has fond memories of hearing Mr. Sheridan at story hour at the library! He invited us into his imagination, wonder, and kindness in all the stories he read. Our sympathy to you and may the memory of him stay in your hearts, loving
and peaceful forever.
The Kornfeld's

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