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Harley Sheffield Obituary

SHEFFIELD HARLEY G. SHEFFIELD Passed away suddenly on December 16, 2008. Beloved husband of Joanne Sheffield. Also survived and loved by sons, Fred and his wife, Lori Sheffield of Cary, NC and Harley, Jr. and his wife, Pam Sheffield of Clyde Hill, WA; sister, Janet Nicholl; niece, Jennifer Nicholl of Bristol, IN; and grandchildren, Elisabeth, Catherine and Maxwell. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 20 at Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Mercy Medical Airlift ( www.mercymedical.org , 4620 Haygood Road, Suite 1, Virginia Beach, VA 23455) or a charity of your choosing.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 18, 2008.

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Jennifer Nicholl

December 22, 2008

I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and thoughts for our family during this time. Thank you for being part of my Uncle's life.
He was the greatest Uncle anyone could ask for and will be missed more than anything in the world. I lost a piece of my heart this week. I love you!

Joyce Hawkins

December 21, 2008

Dear Joanne,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. May God comfort you in your time of bereavement.

Suzanne Stone

December 21, 2008

Dear Joanne,

I am so sorry and saddened to hear of Harley's sudden death. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Larry Crump

December 19, 2008

We didn't know Harley, but we certainly knew his sister Jan. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones as they deal with this sudden loss.

The staff at CVS #6460
Elkhart, IN

Mike, Pat, Liz & Emily Vanderveer

December 18, 2008

Jan and family:
So very to sorry to hear about this sudden tragedy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Albert Gam

December 18, 2008

Joanne,
Please accept Marge and my heartfealt condolences. We all loved Harley. He was a delight to be around and he will be sorely missed.
Al and Marge Gam

Ilene Sternberg

December 18, 2008

Joanne,
I'm so sorry to hear about Harley's sudden death. My heartfelt condolences and thoughts are with you.
Ilene

Peter Sherman

December 18, 2008

Joanne and family, I am so sorry to hear about Harley. He was a special person and a wonderful neighbor for so many years.

Denise Habib

December 18, 2008

Joanne,

I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Harley. My thoughts are with you.

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