Everett Isaac Shelp

Everett Isaac Shelp of Rondeau passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Friday February 26, 2010. He will be missed by his loving wife Doris (Rumble) Shelp, his daughters Carrie & Ron Ball of Aylmer and Marie Shelp and Marsha Shelp of Rondeau, by his grandchildren Bryan & Abbie Ball of Barrie and Heather & Chris Harder of St. Thomas, his great grandchildren Keira Harder and Zephyr Ball and by his sister in law Carole Shelp of Kingston. He is predeceased by his only brother Lloyd Watt Shelp. Everett was born in Russell Ontario and celebrated his 82nd birthday on February 11th. He was a well respected member of the Ontario Provincial Police being stationed in Ridgetown, Chatham and Merlin before returning to Ridgetown and retiring at the rank of Corporal from the Ridgetown Detachment in 1984. Everett was passionate about his career in law enforcement and his footsteps have been followed by his granddaughter Heather and his grandson Bryan as well as a nephew and great-nephew. Retirement allowed Everett to concentrate on his woodworking skills which was another passion in his life. In 1985 Everett built the house that he and Doris share at Rondeau. He also worked for Faas Construction in Ridgetown framing houses and was appointed Building Chairman of Emmanuel Congregational Church in Ridgetown, a position that he was very proud of. Doris and Everett’s family invite family and friends for visitation at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley Street, Blenheim on Sunday February 28 from 7- 9 p.m. and again on Monday March 1 from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service for Everett will be held at Emmanuel Congregational Church, 68 Erie Street North in Ridgetown on Tuesday March 2, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Barry Dixon officiating. Interment in Morpeth Cemetery. Friends wishing to remember Everett with a memorial donation are asked to consider either the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance or Emmanuel Congregational Church.