James R. Sheddy

POLSON — James R. Sheddy, 71, of Polson died on Aug. 25, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital.

James was born on March 4, 1935, at Llenbark, Pa., to Clair and Vera (Willets) Sheddy. After he graduated from high school, James attended numerous Air Force schools pertaining to his vital job serving his country. James spent 21 years with the Air Force.

He met and married Ingeborg Cremer in Wiesbaden, Germany. They had been married for 50 years. James also worked for the California Highway Patrol, Occidental Petroleum Company, and Simplot. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, crafts, and RVing.

He was preceded in death by his father Clair, a sister, Marlene, and a brother, Sonny (Clair, Jr.).

James is survived by his wife, Ingeborg Sheddy; his mother, Vera Wanda Willets; daughters Jackie of Colorado, Robyn and Joe Barcellos of California; sons Clair of Alaska, James R., Jr. and Kirsten of California; sisters Beverly of Florida, Carol and Joan of Pennsylvania, and brothers Jon of California and Robert of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Aug. 28, at the Grogan Funeral Home Chapel with military honors.

The family suggests memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com