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Sheldon A. Beitzel

1981 - 2017

BORN

1981

DIED

2017

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Elk Grove High School Sheldon High School Sonoma State University

Sheldon Beitzel Obituary

Sheldon Beitzel passed away on August 14, 2017 in San Francisco, California. He was born on September 23, 1981 and raised on the family ranch in Elk Grove California. He attended Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Joseph Kerr Middle School and one year at Elk Grove High School. He then transferred to the new Sheldon High School where he was the first graduating class of 2000. Sheldon was an avid swimmer and won numerous honors and awards for swimming and academics. He went on to attend college at Sonoma State University and obtained a degree in Business Management in 2005. He moved to the San Francisco area to begin a sales career in risk management with Suhr Risk Services. He earned a CIC, CLCS, CWCA and CRIS designations and was promoted to senior vice president. Sheldon had a passion for helping others and was selected to membership in the San Francisco Guardsmen. The Guardsmen are a well-known group of volunteers helping to improve the lives of Bay Area at risk youth. He also volunteered his time by serving on the board of directors for the Asian American Contractors Association and the non-profit group Asian Inc. If you knew Sheldon, you knew he was always up for adventure and to socialize in one way or another. He really enjoyed travel and had just returned from a trip to Sweden and Iceland to visit a college friend. He has also traveled to Belize, Costa Rica, and Central Europe. Sheldon was a certified scuba diver and an avid target shooter. His light-hearted spirit and positive energy is what we will remember about Sheldon. He always had time to listen and truly cared about everyone around him. He is survived by his parents, Joan and George Beitzel of Elk Grove, his brother Eric Beitzel, step sister Lily Beitzel, niece Titaree Faksorn also from Elk Grove, as well as his Uncle Paul Beitzel from Yountville and his other Uncle Don Postle from Sacramento. A small family celebration of life and burial will be held privately at Pleasant Grove School Cemetery. Donations may be made to the San Francisco Guardsmen. https://guardsmen.org/donate-now/ 1016 Lincoln Blvd Suite 205, San Francisco, CA 94129.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Sheldon Beitzel

18 Entries

JP Koehler

September 30, 2017

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JP Koehler

September 30, 2017

I met Sheldon 6 years ago , while working at my booth at local Farmer Market , we quickly became friends , both of us with strong sales backgrounds , I will miss his warm smile, ......., he has been taken from us way way to soon.

C. Kurrle

August 31, 2017

I met Sheldon at the PRGC in 2013 and we quickly became good friends. We shared many long weekend hours chasing adventure all over the state, and many amazing days in the field. Memories I will not forget, I'll miss you buddy!

Silver Williams

August 26, 2017

George and Joan,

I extend heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your wonderful son. I know that while his place will remain unfilled in your family circle, your sorrow will ease. May our good Lord hold you in the palm of His hand and console your grief.

Love, Silver

Florence Kong

August 23, 2017

Sheldon was a wonderful young man with no reservation to help others. He was a very responsible, friendly, generous, selfless, knowledgeable and respected person. I am really sad to lose him as a great friend. He will be always in my heart.
My deepest condolences to his faimly.

August 23, 2017

My deepest condolences. Sheldon will never be forgotten! Psalms 112:6

August 23, 2017

Deepest sympathy for your loss of your wonderful son from daughter of Maeola's cousin, Marie Laidlaw. Arianne Laidlaw
who has attended other Beitzel funerals in Elk Grove and who remembers visiting the farm when I was a little girl.

Linda OHara

August 22, 2017

Sheldon was the son of our neighbors, George and Joan in Elk Grove. When Sheldon came to visit he was always on the go and helping his dad with a variety of things. He was always very pleasant to talk to and enjoyed coming to visit his mom and dad. We are devastated to learn of his passing.

Arica Dunlap

August 22, 2017

I met Sheldon through the National Alliance Program for Insurance Brokers. Sheldon was super outgoing and friendly and I always looked forward to taking classes with him. The world lost another good one. Sending his family my sincerest condolences.

Priscilla Pablo

August 22, 2017

I worked with Sheldon early on in his career at Suhr Risk Services. He was one of those guys who's always so full of life and energy, it's contagious. After I left SRS, we'd bump into each other at a CIC class and catch up. God rest your soul, my friend. My sincerest condolences to the family.

Joey Yumang

August 21, 2017

I was lucky to know you, Sheldon. You had a great sense of humor and a strong vigor for life. My prayers go out to your family. You will be truly missed, my friend

Bharani Ashokkumar

August 20, 2017

We met on a camping trip. we got connected quickly, he has such a high energy always. We went for kayaking on that trip and it was a tough day with heavy wind. Thank you so much sheldon for saving me that day in waters. I will never forget you. Rest in peace. My deepest and sincere condolences to his family and all those suffering from this terrible loss.

Jennifer Hogan

August 20, 2017

Sheldon worked for my company, Toss Designs, right out of college. He was so much more than an employee, he was family. We stayed in touch and it was so great to see and hear about his successes in his career and his life. He was one in a million.
I have not met his family but I know so much about every single one of you and how much he adored all of you. Sheldon will always hold a very special place in my heart. Prayers and love to all.

Jennifer Hogan

August 19, 2017

Sheldon worked for my company, Toss Designs, right out of college. He was so much more than an employee, he was family. Sheldon was so great about keeping in contact with me, and it was wonderful to see him achieve such great successes in his career and life. He was one in a million.
I have never met his family but I feel like I know each and everyone of you. His face lit up when he spoke about you. As hard as this is please know what an incredible person you raised. Many prayers coming your way.

Carey Nassano-Miller

August 18, 2017

Sheldon, you wore a natural smile daily and it was so genuine it couldn't help but spread to all those who were lucky enough to know you. Working with you made even the most laborious components of charity fun and I can't think of a time we didn't laugh. I'll miss that most of all. Rest easy brother, we will all miss you more than I can put into words.

Edward Meier Jr.

August 18, 2017

We miss you so much Sheldon. Rest In Peace.

Anna Dobson

August 17, 2017

You will never be forgotten Sheldon. Our deepest and sincerest condolences to his family and all those suffering from this terrible loss.

George DeFazio

August 17, 2017

I was Friends with Sheldon at pleasant Grove elementary school and Joseph Kerr middle school I had just seen Sheldon last year before thanksgiving and after the new year we went to lunch at market square he offered to buy me lunch but I had told him that was ok and that I could buy my lunch I will miss Sheldon everyday he was a good person and a Great Friend I'll always cherish our friendship Sheldon I'll miss you forever

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