René Dundee Sheret

René Dundee Sheret passed away at the age of 88 on June 26, 2021 of a VentricularTachycardia. He leaves behind Bobbie, his devoted wife of 28 years, and a daughter Nora (Dean) and a son Steven (Carrie). He was preceded in death by his son Mark (Darla) and his first wife, Marion. He always said he "got lucky twice." His four step-children are: Betsy Beattie Kortebein (Patrick), Elliott Beattie (Nell), Julie Beattie Iiams (Bill) and Leslie Beattie DeGeorge (Dennis.) He also leaves behind fourteen cherished grandchildren and step-grandchildren: Katie, Geordy, Nicholas, Christian, Willie, Brooks, Noble, Ellie, Cora, Melissa, Kaylin, Adele, Marcus and Donovan. He is also survived by his beloved Chihuahua, Mikey who still waits for him. René was a photographer from the age of 12 and graduated with honors from ArtCenter College of Design with a degree in photography. After a stint in the Navy, René spent 30 years designing and publishing annual reports and founded René Sheret Design. Lately, he reinvented himself into a Fine Art printmaker and used his photography skills creatively to produce and print Fine Art digital images. He also illustrated and wrote several childrens' books which were published. He was happiest when he was creating at his computer, sharing stories with his photography buddies, mentoring his numerous friends, traveling or drinking martinis, gin of course.

A Celebration of René's LIfe will be held on August 28, 2021 at Celestino Ristorante and Bar, 141 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena at 2:00. In lieu of flowers a donation in his memory may be made to ArtCenter College of Design, Attn: Development Office, 1700 Lida St, Pasadena CA 91103 or online at engage.artcenter.edu/giving