Thank you for acceptance into the group.![]()
I only learned of my connection to the Sheldon family after learning the identity of my biological father in 2018 then beginning work to trace my paternal roots. It has been a magical journey. I am hoping to learn even more about the Sheldon family as a result of admission to the group.![]()
Looking forward to meeting many cousins, if only virtually. ... See MoreSee Less
We were at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, AZ, where I found Ruby Sheldon in the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame. Anyone share a tree branch with this talented lady?![]()
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Ruby Wine Sheldon Enshrined 2009![]()
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Ruby Sheldon was born on October 20, 1917 and moved to Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 32. In 1964, a challenge from her coworkers prompted her to learn to fly. In 1966, she went to work for Sun Valley Air Service at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix as an instructor and charter pilot. In 1969, she joined the U.S. Geologic Survey, Water Resources Division, where she flew camera and radar equipped aircraft performing surveys. She flew various aircraft including Cessna 180s, Douglas B-23, DC-3, OV-1, and T-33. Ruby's flight time included many hours of flying UH-1 helicopters from a floating ice research station 400 miles off the Northern coast of Alaska. In 1974, Ruby became the first woman in the United States to be rated as a Helicopter Instrument Flight Instructor.![]()
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After her retirement, she returned to live in Arizona and remained active in aviation, participating regularly in the Powder Puff Derby and the Women's Air Race Classic trans-continental races. She won the race twice-once in 1989 and again in 1995, and she placed in the top three a total of seven times. During her flying career Ruby accumulated more than 15,000 flight hours. ... See MoreSee Less
To the SFA members and friends,![]()
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I want everyone to welcome and congratulate Lauren Sheldon. She is our newly appointed Social Media Administrator. She will be taking over the responsibilities from Wende Warren, who has been our acting admin.![]()
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Lauren will be responsible for our Facebook pages, Twitter account, and Instagram account. She will be collaborating with Kevin, our Webmaster, James, our SFAQ editor, and Wende, our Membership Chair.![]()
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Lauren is a person with experience using these media as forms of communication. She is bustling with ideas and creativity. SFA looks forward to her contributions.![]()
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Sincerely,![]()
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Michael B Sheldon![]()
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We are live on Instagram @SheldonFamilyAssociation and on Twitter @SheldonFamily ![]()
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Go give us a follow! 🦆 ... See MoreSee Less
SFA exclusive mugs available for purchase! Find them on our website under the for sale items. Log into your profile first in order to receive a $5 discount as an SFA member. They are big sturdy 15 oz mugs, great for coffee, tea, hot chocolate or whatever you love to drink. Shipping is included in the price. Maybe a great gift for Valentine's Day! 💕Sheldonfamily.org ... See MoreSee Less
John 13 Group Sheet ... See MoreSee Less
