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Sheila Sherlock Obituary

SHERLOCK, Sheila Hoffman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 25, 2009. Born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 7, 1934, she married her high school sweetheart in Jewelsberg, Colorado. Married 58 years, she is survived by her husband, Roland Sherlock; children, Joe Sherlock, Jacque Smith, Jeri Sherrick, Jamie Sherlock; brother, Mark Hoffman and sister, Mary Carmack; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter, Jan Sherlock; brother, Alvy Hoffman and sister, Linda Craft. Sheila and Roland lived in Nebraska before arriving in Tucson in 1958. She worked in the Amphi and Catalina School Districts for many years. She enjoyed gardening, singing, being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends. Her family is holding a small service on Friday, August 28, 2009 at Holy Hope Mausoleum, with Fr. Angelo officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Helen Bernardy Center for Medically Fragile Children, 8022 Birmingham Dr., San Diego, CA 92123. Arrangements entrusted to DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME (297-9007).

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Aug. 27, 2009.

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paul Reiche

October 21, 2009

Always a beautiful woman. My heartfelt wishes to you Ronnie.

Paul Reiche

Mary Carmack

September 1, 2009

Sheila was my oldest sister and a dear, dear friend. I have so many wonderful memories that I will cherish forever. She will always fill a special place in my heart.

I'm very thankful that I was able to be with her the last 3 hours she was on this earth. I know that she knew that I was there, and that is a comfort when the sorrow becomes so great.

Hoffman Clan- Mark, Mary, Linda and Sheila

August 30, 2009

Richard & Mary Ann Foran

August 28, 2009

Dear Ron and Family,
We are in the Northwest and learned today of Sheila's passing and were very saddened. Mary Ann always enjoyed visiting with Sheila when attending Amphi Dist. meetings/functions or just on the phone while doing school business.
Ron, if we were in Tucson we would be there to support you at Sheila's services. God bless you and your family. You are in our prayers.

Karen Knowles

August 28, 2009

Dear Sherlock Family: My parents(Red & Dorothye Knowles) and Joe Sherlock's in laws(Pat & Bill Richards) were close friends from college days. I only met Sheila & Roland a few times over the years at family gatherings, and I remember her as a kind and gracious person. Your memories will comfort you in the days to come. Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Julie Lockman

August 28, 2009

Uncle Ronnie, Jo, Jac, Jeri, Jamie and the rest of the Hoffman family-
I am so sorry that Aunt Sheila is no longer with us. The memories I have of her will be held in my heart forever. I have great memories of walking home from school past the house, eating pomegranites in the back yard and jumping off the roof into the pool (actually, I think that Uncle Ronnie let us do this when Sheila was in the house). I wish I could be there with you all and miss all of you guys very much. My thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you all.

-Julie

Jeri Alexander

August 28, 2009

Dear Jeri(Sherlock)Sherick & Sherlock Family, I'm sadden for the loss of your Mom who had such a marvolous Family. I will keep your family in my prays. Love, Jeri Alexander

August 28, 2009

Dear Sherlock Family, I was very saddened to hear of Sheila's passing. I only knew her for a short time, I was one of her caregivers at Casa De La Luz Hospice. The last time I saw her she asked me I wonder if I will ever see any of you caregivers again, in a restaurant or just out somewhere. Hopefully someday we will see her again. She was such a special beautiful lady. God bless her family for the love they gave her. Olivia

August 28, 2009

Dear Roland and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Shelia.
You are all such a special family. We are praying for all of you. Thank goodness for the memories for they are so very precious.
Love, Jack and Kathy and Family

Bernadette Capossela

August 27, 2009

Dear Sherlock Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. I volunteered at Walker and Sheila was such a sweetheart. She was the one (and Barbara) who encouraged me to apply for a job with the district...she would send me job announcements daily. I worked for Amphi 11 years and met many wonderful people...but I will always cherish the memories and Sheila's kindness @ Walker. The year the office staff adopted our family for Christmas is one of the MANY wonderful memories I have of her selflessness. People come and go in and out of our lives, Sheila will always have a special place in our hearts. I am truly sorry for your loss. It is Heaven's gain.

The Capossela Family

Krystal Rugg

August 27, 2009

I'm so very sorry to hear about my great aunt Sheila i really dont remember her much but I send my condolences to the whole family im so very sorry and she will be grately missed Love always your great niece Krystal Rugg Nicole Rugg Terrence Rugg Amber Rugg-Velasquez and Anastasia Asbury Your niece Lauri Rugg will miss you dearly and hopes you looked down from heaven everyday and guide her .She loves you and will always have you in her thoughts and prayers.We love you Aunt Sheila may you rest in gods hands.

August 27, 2009

To one of the most loving families I have ever known -
Your parents, Sheila and Ron, were so
supportive in the development of Walker
School - and you, as children, were be-
loved by our teachers. Your love and
good memories will sustain you in this
great loss.
Blessings on you as you care for your
Dad -- and hopefully for each other.
Dr. Carswell

Rachel Hoffman

August 27, 2009

My Dear Sherlock's,
Brian and I would so love to be there to personally extend our condolences and offer our support to Shelia's wonderful children and loving family. When Al and I fell in love, and started our lives together in Tucson, Sheila and Ronnie and the children were a big part of our lives. I have many wonderful memories of those days.
(Years and miles have come between us but the love of family has not been lost.)
Her children are a testamony to
what a good mother she was. They grew to became wonderful adults.

I will continue to include you in my prayers, as I alwas have. Sheila is fine. It is we who are left behind who will miss her.
God bless you and yours!

Your Aunt and your cousin's family,
Rachel Lineiro Hoffman
Brian,Stacey,Skyler and Tatum Hoffman

Mimi Cree-Ferrer

August 27, 2009

Dear Sherlock Family, I am so saddened and heart broken to hear of the loss of your dear mother. I hold many fond and loving memories of her and all of your family. My love and prayers are with you all during this time and always. Anyone whose life she touched is blessed to have known her. God bless and strenghten all of you at your time of need.
My love and prayers to all of you. You will forever be in my prayers and heart. Your friend, Mimi Cree-Ferrer and family

Phillip Hoffman

August 27, 2009

I want to extend my condolences to the rest of the family. I have wonderful memories of my Aunt Sheila, as she was always very kind to me. May your memories bring you comfort in this time of grief.

August 27, 2009

Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are so glad we got to see you in February.

Love,

Steve and Cornelia and Family

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