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Sherman Biddle Obituary
Born: December 18,1957 in Utah
Died: June 20, 2025 in California
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sherman Everton Biddle, beloved husband, father, papa, brother, proud retired Boatswain's Mate in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his wife Danesha Diane Fitzgerald-Biddle of almost 30 years; children: April Aline Helton (Tim), Sherman Biddle Jr. (Angela), Jentila Raelynn Callas (Nicky), honorary daughter: Amber Yeager, Joseph Callas; grandchildren: Laura, Joshua (Kaitlyn), Aaron, Jesse, Jaxson, Elijah, honorary grandchildren: Lincoln, Delany, Rowan, Ethan; sister: Laura Parker of West Valley Utah; and many nieces and nephews.
Sherman is predeceased by parents: Guy and Lois Biddle; siblings: Ann Thomas, James Biddle, Paul Biddle, Marion Biddle, and Lyle Biddle.
He served in Iran Contra, Persian Gulf, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Restore Hope
Somalia. All of his 20 years of Naval service were based out of San Diego, California, 17 years were spent out to sea on various ships including USS Okinawa, USS Fredrick, and USS Bagley.
Sherman loved spending time with his family - food, Chargers, Padres, quilting, collecting Hot Wheels, monster trucks, TV, and attending concerts and amusement parks. He also loved dancing and being the life of the party. Family was everything to Sherman. His love, humor and memories will carry on through all those who knew him.
He will forever be missed.
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