John Francis Shelley

John Francis Shelley

1934 to 2012

John Francis Shelley was the eldest son of Everett and Leona Shelley. He was born in Sidney on Aug. 6, 1934. John grew up in Sidney with his sisters, Pat, Gerry, Judy, Donna, Linda, Jean, Clara and Connie and four brothers, Dean, Jim, Dennis and Robert. John was very proud to have served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Toledo as a Boatswains Mate 3rd Class, home port Long Beach, Calif. After serving in the Navy John married Joan Banks and raised four children, Margaret, Barbara, Donald and Jim. He worked very hard as a manager days and went to night school to earn his degree in business. For the past more than 20 years John lived with his life partner, Cora Wells, in Anaheim, Calif., and enjoyed collecting road roadrunners, watches and spending time with his family and friends. John was loved by all who knew him, he was a big guy with a bigger heart and will be truly missed by all.

John passed on Dec. 5, 2012, after a shoulder replacement surgery. His services will be graveside at the National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif., on Jan. 11, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. There will be a reception following the service at 5815 E. La Palma Ave, Anaheim, in the recreation facility.