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Jack Shelton
July 12, 1948 - June 14, 2009
Obituary
SHELTON JACK E.
BELLEVILLE-Jack E. Shelton, age 60, died on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at his home in the presence of his family after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Jack is survived by his wife, Mary Cay; sons, David and Alexander; daughter, Elizabeth (Randy) Jones, all of Madison; four grandchildren, Rece and Elijah Shelton and Keaton and Ezmee Jones and countless others whose lives he touched. According to his wishes, a memorial service will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2009, with Chaplain Bob Groth presiding. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at the funeral home. Contributions in Jack's memory may be made directly to HospiceCare, Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. Jack will be dearly missed for his tenacity, quick wit, quiet strength, but mostly, because life just won't be the same without him. The family would like to thank Dr. Amit Sanyal and his staff, HospiceCare and St. Mary's Hospital for all of Jack's care.
Memorials:
Contributions in Jack's memory may be made directly to HospiceCare, Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.
Visitation:
Family and friends may call on Saturday from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Service:
memorial service will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2009, with Chaplain Bob Groth presiding.
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Hollie (McGill) Silva
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Uncle Jackie,
You will be missed. I so wish we all had been closer through the years. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We Love you.
Love, Hollie, Emanuel, Jessica, Chloe, Scott, Miley & Lisa
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Bill and Deb Glenn
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Dearest Mary Cay and Family,
When Cristy called me I was in shock. I did not realize how much your family had been suffering with Jack's illness. My heart has been so heavy the last two days since I found out. I cry as I write. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary Cay, I have been priveleged to know you and Jack. You both are a beautiful couple, and no circumstance of passing will ever change that. Your presence at my brother's wedding touched me deeply, and the strong and pleasant efforvescent personalities won every one over that had the pleasure to meet you two. Such stylish dressers - it was fun to admire you and enjoy you.
When I had the pleasure to work with Jack, he had this 'manly' way of exuding strength and control; when I knew he was at Heartsong everything was going to be okay - that the patients he interacted with would be under the best of care and shown love. Jack always had ideas that helped the greater whole of Heartsong, and I always enjoyed getting a big bear hug if I happened to be there when he was. Jack brought honor and integrity to the administration of Heartsong, and quite frankly when I sold Heartsong, I always had in the back of my mind, "when or where could we work together again" - for I thought of the possibility of purchasing and running another facility together, something I know he considered because he was a man of great love and enterprise.
This day in June I will have forever etched in my mind a note to honor Jack and the kind of man that added so much to our universe. My life was changed when I met you two, and you will both be remembered in my heart.
Love,
Deb and Bill Glenn
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Kristine Peterson
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Mary Kay and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I know how close you are as a family, and what a loving husband and father Jack was to all of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there's anything I can do for you please don't hesistate to give me a call
Kristine