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Sheldon Hahn Obituary

Sheldon Lee Hahn Sheldon, 52, born in Charles City, Iowa to Dave and Joyce Hahn of Nashua, Iowa, passed away on February 9, 2014 due to complications from a prior illness in Portland, OR. Sheldon attended Capital High School. Following High school, Sheldon served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Midway. Following his service, Sheldon worked for the Thurston County elections office and most recently for Georgia Pacific in Portland, where he has lived for the last 13 years. In addition to his parents, Sheldon leaves behind his brother, Steven (Jill); sister, Lori and companion, Allison Brennan. Sheldon was a poet, philosopher and accomplished artist/illustrator. He was also a devoted uncle to Bridget and Baylor Hahn, Hailee and Dallen Pritchett and Cole and Kai Van Sickle. We love you Buhner!!

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Published by The Olympian on Feb. 15, 2014.

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John Eaton

October 3, 2021

I was fortunate to have served with Sheldon on the Midway. He was a talented and entertaining shipmate, and an extremely thoughtful and caring soul. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Daniel Collison

June 30, 2020

Sheldon was a really solid guy. I was shocked to hear he had passed. Sheldon had a wry wit and an offbeat take on life. My condolences to his loved ones.

Dan Davis

May 29, 2015

I served with Sheldon on the USS Midway- I'll never forget he remembered my 21st birthday with a Snickers bar- we were underway in the South China Sea. He was a free spirit- I met him again when he left the USN and was attending Evergreen State- gave me a tour and was proud to be a "Fightin' Geoduck"! He was always funny, crazy, but well respected by the other intel guys. He was a great artist, too. Hope someone has been able to locate and inform Dan Collison- his dept. head at the time. My deepest condolences to his loved ones- thanks for sharing Sheldon with all of us.

Andrew Stephens

November 20, 2014

Served on the USS Midway with Sheldon in CVIC. He was always making us laugh. Sorry to hear. My condolences to the family.

Lloyd Clark

November 20, 2014

I am completely shocked and deflated to learn of Sheldon's passing. I served with him onboard the USS Midway and loved every minute of being around him. He was a great friend with a hilarious sense of humor. My heart goes out to his friends and family. Know that he will be greatly missed by his shipmates. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Sheldon.

Sheldon being Sheldon

Robert Hepner

November 20, 2014

Robert Hepner

November 20, 2014

Here is the picture that he drew and signed for me. I have had it hanging on my wall for years. This was from him just sitting around doodling while we were in the Indian Ocean. He was going to throw it away and I told him no that I wanted it and I put it in a frame but he made sure he signed it before I sealed it. It is now priceless to me.

Sheldon being Sheldon

Robert Hepner

November 20, 2014

I was deeply saddened to hear of Sheldon's passing. I was stationed with Sheldon on board the USS Midway. He was such a great person and very talented. We spent a lot of time together and I have such great memories of him. No matter were we went we always had a great time. May he rest in peace, he may be gone from this world but he will never be forgotten, he was loved by his shipmates and I am very sure he was loved very much by his friends and Family. Sheldon may you always have "Fair winds and Following Seas" Shipmate. Thank you for the picture that you gave me of the EA-6B

Arden Olson

March 4, 2014

Joyce and family, Pam and I were so sorry to hear about Sheldon's passing. Our prayers are with each of you. We know how much each of you were there for him. Sheldon will always be a member of Olympia and Madrona Beach community.

Tery Bodette

February 17, 2014

Oh Lori, Joyce, and Family...I am SO sorry to hear of your loss. I know how hard you've all fought for him!! Hopefully knowing he is in God's care now with no more pain or suffering will give you peace of heart. My prayers are with you all.
Much Love to you Lori and the family.
Ter

heidi schubert

February 15, 2014

We are sorry for your loss...

February 15, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Sheldon. May God be a source of comfort for the family at this time. May his words at Isa. 33:24 be a source of hope for you all.

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