Sheldon was raised in Roosevelt, Utah. He was in the lumber business in Southern Utah for 30+ years, where he learned his love for the business and was manager at J&J Building Materials, Burton Lumber and Sunroc, for many years. He loved people and was always willing to give people hugs. He had many people that he loved and was always willing to help.

Sheldon is survived by his children: Robert (Lisa) Mitchell; Connie (Todd) Krouskop; Scott (Michelle) Mitchell; and Tirel (Alicia) Mitchell; 12 grandkids and 5 great-grandchildren.