ROY SHELDON (ROCKY)
Oct 7, 1928-Nov 12, 2007
Rocky passed away in Kelowna while being cared for
by wife Kathleen, daughter Roxanne and son David.
He was predeceased by parents Harold & Pearl, sister
Joyce & brother Gordon. Rocky obtained his nickname
while playing hockey. He played for the Notre Dame
Hounds, Lethbridge Native Sons, Nanaimo Clippers,
Swift Current Indians, Penticton Vees, Williams Lake
Stampeders, and the Prince George Mohawks. In 1954
he moved his family to Williams Lake and he embarked
on a 39 year career with BC Railway. It took him to
Prince George in 1961 and Fort St. James in 1971 which
he loved and considered his home. During this time his
fi rst 2 grandchildren were born Dylan Paulson and Fife
Halvorson. Some 25 years later he was blessed with 2
more grand kids Ryan & Morgan Richardson, and 3
great granddaughters Olivia, Rylee & Julia Paulson. All
of them became a big part of his life when Rocky had
to leave the Fort due to ill health. Although his physical
body had left the Fort his memories and desire to return
remained strong. The family will be holding a celebration
of Rocky’s life at the Legion in Fort St. James on
December 28th from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.