Sheila Kathleen Shanle passed into the loving arms of her Savior, on May 23rd, 2024. After a long battle with cancer, Sheila is once again dancing, this time in Heaven, with no more chemo and no more pain.
Sheila was born on August 28th, 1942 in Seaside, Oregon. She worked many jobs through the years but was primarily a home maker who took great joy in family, family night card games, gardening, fishing, and traveling with husband, Ray, across the country and back again! Sheila especially enjoyed assisting Ray in countless Bible Studies at their home and at Grace Lutheran Church. She was the first smiling face people would see at church on Sunday mornings as she greeted everyone at the door and made them feel welcome. Sheila was bold in her prayers and sharing her saving faith. Sheila would tell people, ‘I always knew God…but I never knew Jesus, my Savior, until Bible Studies at Grace! YOU should know Him, too…so, join us this week for Bible Study!’ Sheila will be deeply missed by her family and also her extended church family.
Sheila is survived by her husband, Ray Shanle, sisters Carol Walsh and Joan Orecchio, children Douglas Livengood, Christine Gordon and Michael Means in addition to numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church 188 East Cooper, Crescent City, CA 95531 with refreshments to follow. We welcome you to come and celebrate the life of Sheila Shanle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Center in Sheila’s name.