Charles Clifford Sheldon's Obituary
Charles Clifford Sheldon of Altoona, FL died on Saturday, November 13 at the age of 95 after developing pneumonia. For the past 11 years he had lived at Lakeview Terrace where he was well loved by staff and residents.Cliff was born on May 28, 1915 in Afton, NY, the son of Erle D. and Bessie Anna Guy Sheldon. He attended school in Binghamton, NY before attending and graduating from Syracuse University. He excelled at cross country, track and tennis and played trumpet in bands. Most of his career was in finance with Western Electric and AT&T. In retirement he was an avid and skilled golfer, served his church and volunteered in the community through Meals on Wheels, the Umatilla Public Library and the Lakeview Terrace Library. Cliff was a member of Saint Thomas Episcopal Church of Eustis and a former member of Pine Meadows Golf and Country Club of Eustis.Cliff is survived by his 102 year old sister Annah, who resides at Lakeview Terrace; his three sons and their wives Cliff (Ingrid) of Ann Arbor, MI, Tom (Ginny) of Williamstown, MA and David (Kathy) of West Kingstown, RI; seven grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren. Cliff was predeceased by his first wife Ruth Moffitt, who died in 1988; his second wife Lois Burkhart, who died in 1997; a sister Ina Louise who died in 1953; and a stepson Douglas Campbell who died in 2010. Cliff is also survived by Doug Campbell's wife Lynn, her two children and four grandchildren.Cliff was loved by family and friends for his social grace, humor and kindness.Final arrangements are being made by Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Directors in Eustis. Memorial Services will be held in the Sun Room at Lakeview Terrace Lodge on Monday December 27th at 2 PM. Donations to the charity of the donor's choice are welcome.
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