Fred Eugene Sheldon
February 01, 1923 - March 26, 2019
San Juan Capistrano CA
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Fred Eugene Sheldon
February 01, 1923 - March 26, 2019
San Juan Capistrano CA
Obituary
Fred Eugene Sheldon passed away March 26, 2019 at the age of 96. He died peacefully in his home in San Juan Capistrano with his devoted wife, Kathleen McDougall Sheldon, at his side. Fred and Kathleen were married for 56 wonderful years.
Fred is survived by his wife, Kathleen, 9 children, 29 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren who all loved him dearly. He showed unique interest in each of his children and grandchildren, and blessed them with his cheerful hope and optimism. He always whistled while he worked, and he won many awards for his homemade lemon merengue pie.
Fred loved his country and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He also loved sports and played on a championship football team at Garfield High School and then played football at Pasadena City College until he enlisted.
After the war, Fred graduated from Whittier College, earned his administrative credential at USC and became a high school coach, teacher, and administrator at Montebello High School. “Mr. Sheldon” was well loved by athletes, students, and co-workers. He retired from Montebello Unified School District after more than 45 years of service.
Fred had a deep faith in God, prayed often, faithfully attended church, and showed love and kindness toward everyone. After retirement, he served full-time missions for his church including a year of humanitarian service on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona as well as a year serving at church historical sites in Wyoming. He served with his wife and companion, Kathleen, and described those mission years as some of the best.
Fred will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched.
In lieu of flowers you are invited to send a contribution in Fred’s name to your favorite charity.
A memorial service in his honor will be held on
Saturday, April 27th 2019
11:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – Shorecliffs Building
470 Camino San Clemente
San Clemente, CA 92672
He will be buried at Miramar National Cemetery.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: April 27, 2019 (11:00 AM)
- Venue: Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints - Shorecliffs Building
- Location: 470 Camino San Clemente San Clemente, CA 92672 - (Get Directions)
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8 responses to Fred Eugene Sheldon
Stephanie Barrier says:
April 6, 2019
Aunt Kathy, My heart goes out to you on the passing of your husband and best friend. May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult period. Lots of love. Stephie
Robert McNabb says:
April 9, 2019
I was in his class in class of 57. RIP Mr. Sheldon
GARY G. PRIEBE says:
December 2, 2024
FRED SHELDON JR., 1923-2019
TEACHING STAFF, MONTEBELLO USD, EARLY 1950’S TO MID 1990’S.
Taught Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing and Math and was a Sports Coach at Eastmont JH and Montebello HS; he also helped set up the Drivers Ed program for the MUSD. Fred was a veteran of WW II serving in the Army Air Force. After the war he studied at USC and graduated with an education administration credential.
Fred passed on March 26, quietly fading away at the age of 96 at his retirement home in San Clemente according to Kathleen, Fred’s wife of 56 years and mother of their nine children. Fred lived throughout life with no serious illnesses and appeared relatively healthy and fit as we visited in the last few years. Fred was a paternal uncle of my wife Betty (Sheldon) Priebe, MSHS 1963.
Of note: Fred was lifetime friends with Earl D. Ody, Boys Dean at MHS in 1959. Dean Ody was actually a degreed Aeronautical Engineer and, during WW II, a decorated Ace fighter pilot in the AAF flying an amazing 62 sorties in a Lockheed P-38 Lightning. Fred was in contact with Earl as late as 2004 via a letter from him that also revealed a bit of his flying career along with a picture of himself in his P-38 fighter aircraft.
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The above was also entered in classcreator.com under my Montebello HS class of 1959 to recognize and honor Fred Sheldon Jr. for his dedication a service to the Montebello Unified School District.