Joseph Shelby
March 10, 1923 - May 20, 2015
Joseph Shelby lived a full life of 92 years, leaving behind a loving family with many wonderful memories.
He was one of nine children born to Ida and Leopoldo Shelby on March 10, 1923 in Albuquerque.
Their original home was located on the 11th street and remained in the family until just recently.
He served his country proudly as a Staff Sergeant/Tail Gunner in the Army Air Corp. during WWII. He never hesitated to share stories of his experiences with students. More recently he astonished family members with the memories of that time in his life.
Never wanting to leave Albuquerque, he worked for the Rail Road and Sandia Labs until his retirement in 1980. Joe and his wife, Marge, were able to travel in their motor home (the Marjo) with many family members and friends. He always made time to make incredible memories with his grandchildren from camping in the backyard to the many memorable trips in the motor home.
He is survived by his wife, of 35 years Margaret Shelby; daughters, Janice Sells and husband Lucky, Jo Lynn Colberg and husband Chuck; stepdaughters, Marsha Kennington, Chris Pace, Sandy Stevener and husband Bill, Denise Elliott; stepson, Mike Farner; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teri Brown and her husband Scott; stepdaughter, Darlene Farner; and son-in-law, Ron Pace.
Joseph Shelby
March 10, 1923 - May 20, 2015
Joseph Shelby lived a full life of 92 years, leaving behind a loving family with many wonderful memories.
He was one of nine children born to Ida and Leopoldo Shelby on March 10, 1923 in Albuquerque.
Their original home was located on the 11th street and remained in the family until just recently.
He served his country proudly as a Staff Sergeant/Tail Gunner in the Army Air Corp. during WWII. He never hesitated to share stories of his experiences with students. More recently he astonished family members with the memories of that time in his life.
Never wanting to leave Albuquerque, he worked for the Rail Road and Sandia Labs until his retirement in 1980. Joe and his wife, Marge, were able to travel in their motor home (the Marjo) with many family members and friends. He always made time to make incredible memories with his grandchildren from camping in the backyard to the many memorable trips in the motor home.
He is survived by his wife, of 35 years Margaret Shelby; daughters, Janice Sells and husband Lucky, Jo Lynn Colberg and husband Chuck; stepdaughters, Marsha Kennington, Chris Pace, Sandy Stevener and husband Bill, Denise Elliott; stepson, Mike Farner; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teri Brown and her husband Scott; stepdaughter, Darlene Farner; and son-in-law, Ron Pace.
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