Sheldon Cartwright

Sheldon Cartwright, 74, of Cando, ND, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011 at the Trinity Hospital of Minot, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Cando. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Wadena, MN at a later date.

Sheldon was born on October 18, 1936 the son of Alvin and Veva (Shock) Cartwright in Cando. Sheldon was born, raised and continued to live in Cando his entire life. He married Kathryn “Kay” McKinnon on May 8, 1972 at the Assumption of Mary Catholic Church in Starkweather, ND. A real handy-man, Sheldon was appreciated for his work by several local employers including the Chevy Garage, Roberts Farm Equipment, Dakota Eggs, Noodles by Leonardo and the Mike Johnston Farm.

Sheldon was a member of the ND National Guard out of Camp Grafton and a volunteer fireman for the Cando Fire Department. He loved animals, Nascar and was a year-round fisherman. After Kay’s death in 2001, Sheldon took a great interest in cooking. He loved to test his favorite recipes on his family. Some of Sheldon’s favorite times were bouncing his grandchildren on his knee. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Sheldon is survived by his son Tim (Roxane) Cartwright, his daughter Merri (fiancé Ryan Haug) Cartwright all of Williston, ND; his grandchildren Samantha Cartwright, Riley Pollard, Gavan and Bentley Cartwright, all of Williston; brother-in-law Tom (Sherry) McKinnon of Fargo, ND; many nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife Kay; his parents Alvin and Veva; his brother Darryl and an infant brother.

I want to send my condolences to Sheldon's family from the Carlson Family. Including, Ivan, Ingvald Carlson Family who have passed away also.

Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He was a very likeable guy. I always enjoyed visiting. I would like to have come to the funeral however I have a doctors appointment that day in GF. Sheldon will be greatly missed by many.

So sorry to hear about Sheldon. Always remember his smile and how glad he was to see everyone. He was so proud of all his children and grandchildren. We will miss seeing him at Dees when we come to Cando.

To Sheldon's Family and all whose lives he touched; I am sorry for your loss. Sheldon and I were cousins with me being two years the older. I'm sure when we were little I bullied and bossed him about, but in my memory bank those were very good times. May Sheldon rest in peace and rise in Glory!

Arla Jeanne (Sibert) Stout, (my grandmother and Sheldon's grandfather were brother and sister). Cameon, WI

Our sypmathies to Sheldons family at this most difficult time. Bob and Sheldon are classmates from the Cando Class of 1955.They have had many reunions together over the years and your dad never missed. He was so pround of his children and grandchildren..and always loved to tell me about what was happening..We are unable to be at the services, but do know we will be thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.