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Charles Sheetz Obituary
Mr. Sheetz was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Winchester, Va. He was the son of James Percy and Goldie Pearle Sheetz of Mt. Hebron, Winchester, Va. He attended Bridgewater College in Virginia where he studied engineering. Mr. Sheetz was the long-time manager of the FMC manufacturing plant in Woodstock. In the course of his career, he developed packing house equipment for the fresh-fruit industry and was awarded several U.S. patents. He also contributed to the success of various overseas operations. Mr. Sheetz was active in Gideons International and the Woodstock Rotary Club. After retirement, he established and operated the Leisure Center in Woodstock. Mr. Sheetz was also a lifelong blood donor to the American Red Cross.
Mr. Sheetz was a member of the Woodstock Methodist and Grace Baptist churches where he served in a variety of lay pastor, counseling, couples and youth ministry and music ministry roles.
Mr. Sheetz was predeceased by Anna Mae (Grubbs) Sheetz of Woodstock, whom he married on Feb. 29, 1948; a brother, James Sheetz; two sisters, Betty Campbell and Elaine Laye; a son, Eric Charles Sheetz; and a daughter, Cheryl Ann Sheetz.
Mr. Sheetz is survived by: two sons, Bruce E. Sheetz and wife Candy (deceased) of Berryville, Va., and Brian C. Sheetz and wife Kathleen of Stephens City, Va.; two daughters, Dawn Anna Will and husband Danny of Mt. Jackson, Va., and Dianne T. Sheetz and fiancé James T. Beeler of Woodstock; five grandchildren, Anthony Sheetz, Jenneh Sheetz, and Evan, Emma and Eric Sheetz; and two great grandchildren, Riley and Duncan Sheetz; a brother, Roy Lee Sheetz, of Woodstock, and a sister, Isabelle Lewis, of Chapel Hill, N.C.
At his request, no graveside or memorial services will be held for Mr. Sheetz who gifted his body to the Virginia State Anatomical Program. His memorial plaque will be located in the family plot at Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock.
Asked what he would like to say to people about his passing, Mr. Sheetz replied, "Just ... goodbye."
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CHARLES E. SHEETZ (Feb. 4, 1928 - Feb. 1, 2009)
February 10, 2009
Jesse Whitmer
February 9, 2009
So sorry to hear of your recent loss. We really had alot of good times at his house in Woodstock with the youth & the youth center. I remember his homemade rootbeer. Very good. Praying for you. Jesse & Edna Whitmer
Lorrie (Burner) Brown
February 9, 2009
Mr. Sheetz was truly a one of a kind man. I will remember him always. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. We had some really great times at church, at activities at his home, and also at the Youth Center. Our prayers are with your family. God Bless!
Ruth Rinker
February 9, 2009
Dianne,
I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad. The times spent at your house were some of the best memories I have of my youth. Our friendship meant the world to me. There is no greater pain than the loss of a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Doug Late
February 8, 2009
cousins, My thoughts are with you. I will always remember Uncle Charles' knowledge about so many mechanical things, the visits playing board games on the floor of the front room of the big house, the tour of the FMC plant one evening, his tolerance of a house full of noisy kids, his good humor and his laugh.
Joyce Weaver
February 5, 2009
To my cousins: My deepest sympathies to you and your families for the passing of Uncle Charles. May God give you peace and may you find comfort in your memories that will last forever.
Dennis and Cissy Branham
February 4, 2009
Dawn,
Dennis and I want to send you are sympathy in the loss of your father. If there is anything at all we can do for you, please let us know. Dennis and Cissy
Barbara Huss
February 4, 2009
My deepest sympathy to each of you. I always remember all of my fun visits to your house in Massanutten Heights in Woodstock.
I also remember the MYF trips in the "way" back of the station wagon.
With love, Barbara
Bonnie Bennett
February 4, 2009
My thoughts are with you all. I'm letting Tommy, Joyce, and Douglas know.
Jerry Wolford
February 3, 2009
I remember Mr Sheetz coaching Little League in the 1950's.
Daniel and Katie Secrist
February 3, 2009
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
jania fravel
February 3, 2009
Dear Sheetz Family,
Mike and I just wanted to express our deepest sympathies to the entire family. We have so many memories, both individually and jointly, of times spent with Mr Sheetz thru youth and young adult activities at both the Woodstock United Methodist Church and later at Grace Baptist. Working with Mr Sheetz to get the youth center ready and then times spent there in bible study. Mr Sheetz was an exceptional man and both Mike and I will always remember the impact he had on our lives. May God bless and keep you in the days,weeks and months to come.
Philip Sheetz
February 3, 2009
Please accept our prayers and sincere sympathy in your time of grief. Our thoughts are with you as yours were with us. Philip, Cathy, Carrie and PJ Sheetz
Diane Furlong
February 3, 2009
My sincerest sympathy in the passing of Mr. Sheetz.
Spencer McIntosh
February 3, 2009
To his family my sincerest condolences. As Mr. Sheetz so eloquently put it, "Goodbye".
Paul Baker
February 3, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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