Sheila "Shelly" May Wobbeking

Sheila May Wobbeking passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2023. She was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1945 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Erma Heitz, son Christopher and grandson Zack. She is survived by son Brian (Annie), Dana (Don) and Nicole, Grandchildren Briana, Josh, Sydney, Matix, Alex, Sam and Olivia, great grandchildren Aria and Parker, sisters Barb and Karen and brothers Mike (Pam), Pat (Peggy) and Gary (Carrie), many nieces and nephews and long time best friend, Diane Jones. All of whom are mourning the loss of her. Shelly was a beautiful soul who will always be remembered for her dry wit, unconditional love and unwavering support to her family and friends. She was so giving to others, even to those she didn't know as she was an active volunteer for her community and church, in which Sharing and Caring Hands and Meals on Wheels being her particular favorites. She loved travelling, reading, cooking (we could always expect a tray full of cookies at Christmas) and absolutely adored her dog, Sasha. Her granddaughter, Olivia, shared a story that goes as follows; "Before she passed, a Cardinal was by her front window. She would always say it was Zack (her grandson who passed away in 2008) saying hello. Once she passed on, the cardinal began singing for the first time since it has visited us." Her granddaughter, Briana, also had a similar experience with a singing Cardinal the night of Shelly/Grandma's passing without knowing the significance of what the Cardinal meant to her Grandmother. Clearly, she is still with us spiritually, and although we miss her and we know she misses us, it is comforting to know that she is so happy to be rejoining those loved ones she has missed so much. We would like to leave this obituary with what was so eloquently stated by her nephew, Jesse, that beautifully sums up about our thoughts of Mom/Grandmother/Sister/Aunt and Friend; "Nearly two centuries ago, Alexandre Dumas penned his most celebrated work, "The Three Musketeers". In the opening pages, the young D'Artagnan prepares to set out on his own, to go into the world and meet his destiny. However, before he leaves, his father reminds him of his duties as a man of honor, and commands him to "Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures." On a day of tremendous loss, that quote, and the finest qualities of the character to whom it was spoken, penetrate the gloom. For that's who my great-aunt Shelly was, and that's how she lived. A noble soul devoted to the service of something greater, to her family, her friends, and her faith. Formidable and resolute, temperate and measured. Fearless and genuine, caring and compassionate. Generous beyond measure, selfless without equal. Sophisticated and eloquent, experienced and cultured without pretense. Touched by grace, distinguished by honor. A sentinel, a teacher, and a healer. The champion and advocate you needed, but didn't deserve. The worldly advisor that could keep you grounded. The trendsetting globetrotter who sparked your imagination. The ferocious intellect that kept you honest. The razor-sharp wit that could raise the lowest of spirits. The inspiration that pushed you to summits you thought unreachable. The guardian that would pull you from the rocks when you ran aground. The guide who would correct your course when you drifted astray and set you back out to sea in pursuit of your dreams. The one-of-a-kind character that the greatest works of fiction could not accurately depict. A spirit so pure that it cannot be replicated or duplicated. A light so powerful that it could scatter even the darkest of clouds. That was Shelly. As reality slowly sets in, there are countless things I'll miss. And I suspect it'll be the seemingly little things that strike the sharpest notes. Things like her comfort-inducing command to give her a hug before she left. The simple, but powerful, beacon that called an old weary ship home. While there's sorrow, there's also gratitude and solace. Gratitude for having been able to trod the same ground as her for 36 years. Gratitude for having been able to receive firsthand instruction on how to live a life of adventure and purpose, a life marked by love and service. And there's solace in knowing that a great explorer has gone to where only the most worthy of us will ever go." Jesse Heitz To our Shelly/Mom/Grandma/Friend/Aunt, We love you and miss you so much, but when our time on earth is done, we have you to look forward to seeing again. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 17, 2023 at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN. Lunch will be served. In lieu of flowers or gifts, we respectfully request a donation, if you wish, to The Glioblastoma Foundation, to honor her son, Brian.

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Sheila "Shelly" May Wobbeking

June 14, 1945 - July 5, 2023

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Sheila "Shelly" May Wobbeking

June 14, 1945 - July 5, 2023

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