Pearl Shelton Obituary


PEARL DARLENE (CLOUD) SHELTON
January 14, 1944 ~ July 5, 2018


Pearl Darlene Cloud Shelton, 74, of Battle Ground, WA, passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on July 5, 2018 after a short, but courageous battle with neuroendocrine carcinoma. She was born in Kalispell, MT on January 14, 1944 to Cecil and Elise (Luke) Cloud.
She worked for Bemis Bag Co. as a graphic artist, retiring after 35+ years.
Pearl was a very artistic women who had a deep love for crafts, painting and her family, whom she loved very much.
On July 14, 1962, she married the love of her life, Fred Shelton. Together they raised their family in Hockinson, WA before retiring and fulfilling a life-long dream of becoming snowbirds and traveling the states visiting with family and friends.
Pearl had a beautiful sole and was one of the kindest, most loving, caring, and supportive mothers who loved unconditionally with her whole heart.
The best gifts in her life were family and friends whom she loved deeply.
Pearl is survived by her companion pug, Dixie Darlin'; her two daughters, Robyn (Scott), Roxann (Craig); grandchildren, Meladi (David), Forrest (Amanda), Justin (Kristen), Tom (Nicole), Joe (Karen); great-grandsons, Reilly and Conner and one great-grandchild due in February 2019; three sisters, two brothers and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors and neighborhood adopted grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Fred; granddaughter Melissa; her parents and five siblings.
The family would like to give a special thank you to her Kaiser Hospice nurses, Sarah, Ariel and Lanette. You are special ladies and we will be forever grateful for the care that you provided.
There will be a memorial service at Grace Community Church on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with a graveside service at Evergreen Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m.

"Her incredible strength and commitment
to her family and friends allowed her to remain positive in the face of adversity."

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Published by The Columbian on Jul. 10, 2018.
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Another year without you, Pearl. Just doesn't seem that long. I am still missing you. But as I said before, I know you are happy in "Heaven" with Jesus and your soul mate, Fred and all your other loved ones there. Love Donna

Donna Boyle

Friend

July 6, 2020

I am still missing you Pearl. I know you are happy in Heaven with Jesus and your loving husband and soul mate, Fred. I keep praying for your daughters. Love Donna

Donna Boyle

Friend

July 5, 2019

Pearl is now in her heavenly home with her heavenly family holding on to Jesus forever.
Praying for your family here.

I am missing this "sweet',"special","talented", woman that I would see working in her yard, doing touch-up painting on her home or even up there on the roof.

She was always so excited to show me all the beautiful things she made for her family. Especially the quilts made out of Fred's shirts. I am really going to miss those special times with you..

Rest In Peace, Pearl
Love Donna (Your friend forever)

Donna Boyle

July 23, 2018

It was a shock to see the obituary of Pearl. I worked with Pearl and Fred at Bemis...There are so many memories, when we were young and working there. My heartfelt and blessings to all the family. Gail Ratliff

July 13, 2018

I knew both Pearl And Fred. Every year I place the special Christmas ornament that Pearl made me on our tree.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you have many many good memories.

Mary Shepard

July 13, 2018

Rick and I are so blessed to have known Fred and Pearl. She was a very special woman and will be missed. We look forward to seeing her again one day and spending eternity with her and Fred.

Carole Clement

July 13, 2018

I have many fond memories of growing up with Pearl and and her family as our neighbors in Salmon Creek. Pearl became my best friend at about age 9. She always had a smile. and I always looked up to her to set a good example for me and her younger siblings.

So sorry for your loss, rest in peace Pearl, you will once again be with Fred!

Joyce (Leonard) Hiatt

July 10, 2018

Shelton Family, I am so sorry for the passing of your mother. I went to school with Pearl and enjoyed her so much and she attended all of our reunions and she will be missed. She was a joy to know and such a lovely and beautiful woman.

Cheryl Cooke Thomas

Cheryl Thomas

July 10, 2018

Our deepest condolences to your family. Pearl was the sweetest lady and used her gifts and talents to lift other people up and encourage them. She was courageous! Now she is with Jesus. We will see her again.

Becky Jackson

July 10, 2018

Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

F.D.

July 10, 2018

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