Kenneth Earl Shelton
Former Steamboat Springs resident Kenneth Earl Shelton passed away May 5, 2009, while vacationing with his family in Hawaii.
He and his wife, Sherri, and daughter Delaney Regan enjoyed the "'Boat" lifestyle for four years before returning to their hometown of Bakersfield, Calif.
Kenneth was employed by TIC, a company that honored his wishes of moving back to California when he had been diagnosed with lung cancer. When he wasn't working hard as a senior electrical estimator, and if there wasn't "too much snow," he enjoyed nature walks with his daughter and weekend road trips with his wife on their motorcycle. The Shelton family holds very fond memories of their time spent in Steamboat and the wonderful people that embraced them.
Ken was born July 22, 1958, in Lancaster, Calif., where he was raised. He moved to Steamboat with his family in June 2004.
Ken is preceded in death by his sons, Isaiah Louis and Levi Tyrell, and his father, Jerry Dale Shelton.
Ken is survived by his wife, Sherri, and daughters Destiny and Delaney, all of Bakersfield, Calif.; parents Dick and Bonnie Oneal; sister Loretta (Don) James, of Lancaster, Calif.; Joanna (David) Quinones, Penny (David) Blount, of Melbourne, Fla.; grandmother Coeta Shelton, of Krebs, Okla.; and family and friends across the country who held a very special place in Ken's heart.
Ken was highly respected in his profession as a senior electrical estimator for more than 16 years where he worked in the Bakersfield and Steamboat Springs offices.
The family wishes to express their deep gratitude and heartfelt thanks for the support and kindness showed during his illness.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. May 23 at Joy Community Church, 2408 Allen Rd, Bakersfield, CA, 93312.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Ken's memory may do so by making donations to Joy Community Church.
Ken was loved by all and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
