Jack Sheeks

[Gary Alspaugh]

This was posted on facebook this morning by Shirley Sheeks, Jacks wife. "For our facebook friends  who have not heard, Jack was diagnosed with liver cancer in the middle of his four stays in the hospital last year. In September he had a radiation treatment that seemed to slow the growth of one of the tumors, but he did not want to go through the procedure again. He is weak, tired, sleeps a lot, and does not feel well. He has no pain from the liver, but told me a couple of weeks ago he would never feel well again. We have the most amazing family who have pitched in and are here to support him and help me along, with all of the thoughtful people associated with Hospice. Please keep us in your positive thoughts and prayers."

[Paul Taylor]

I am saddened to hear this. I'm glad I got to meet him at Brodak's and hear some of his funny stories.

Jack and Shirley are in our thoughts and prayers.

[Dennis Adamisin]

This is a very hard thing to confront.  Jack has always been such a huge part of the event and my enjoyment of it.  He and Shirley are two of the grandest personalities I have ever met. 

[De Hill]

Jack Sheeks is one of the great ones in our sport. I am saddened to hear this news.

[Tom Niebuhr]

I talk to Shirley and Jack frequently and new he was sick. Jack has helped me frequently on various projects. I have an award the he made for me a few years ago. I could not get to VSC that year, so he shipped it to me. I have it on the wall in my shop.

Jack is one of the greatest and kindest people on earth. I am praying for him.

I talked to Shirley and she told me he is mostly sleeping in a chair, has no appetite , is very weak.

[Randy Cuberly]

Jack is truly one of the greats of our association called Modeling!  He has participated in just about every facet of Control Line flying and excelled in most!

When I was not much more than a teenager I used to wait for "Jacks Model of the Month" in FM.

Jack and his wife Shirley are truly wonderful people and deserve the most respect!

I'm very sorry to hear of his problems and wish the best for him.  I can only offer my prayers to add the those of others here. 

Jack and Shirley, please know that we love you and are thinking about you!

Randy Cuberly

[Mike Keville]

Two of the kindest, most decent folks ever to attend the VSC (Jack and Shirley).  I am truly saddened to see this news about Jack. 

[Allen Goff]

Jack and Shirley are the best, we need more like them. Jack got me started in scale some 15+ years ago and have always sot his expertise and advice. Praying for you Jack & Shirley.

Blessings

[john e. holliday]

I had an E-Mail earlier this year which was an up date.  I still remember the first time I was introduced to Jack by Big Art  I have my award received at VSC the first year for the highest point total for one of his designs. It hangs in my hop with other awards I have received.   I just hope Jack is not in too much pain.   I will keep him and Shirley in my thoughts and prayers.

[Phil Spillman]

I will always remember Jack and Shirley at the Brodak FlyIns as one of the most pleasant happenings at that event each year. As a teacher Shriley exchanged many reassuring stories about trying to get little people to love to learn. Jack was most inspirational to me personally as a Judge when I was flying in front of him in Advanced PA at The FlyIn. Please be assured that you both will be in my prayers nightly. I do sincerely hope that his pain is minimal through this ordeal.

Phil Spillman

[Shug Emery]

My best thoughts and prayers go out to them both.
Shug

[Gordon Van Tighem]

Like many on this site I grew up marvelling at Jack’s productivity during the 60s and 70s. I campaigned his “Moondust” design 1977 to 1981 and still fly it. His “Care” is in the shop line up. I was privileged to meet Jack at 2 VSCs and spent many hours talking and listening with him in the shade. I certainly appreciated the opportunity to meet a personal ‘mentor’ and to have the opportunity to thank him for his contributions to our sport and my development.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jack and Shirley!
G

[Allen Goff]

Just got off the phone with Shirley (11:47 am) and she sounds good and she appreciates all the prayers.
Jack was going to get his hair cut by "a little cutey" this morning. She told me to call back that Jack likes to talk to his friends. Jack talk? Imagine that!
Bob and Elaine Brookens were there with them this morning and she said the family and hospice has been wonderful.
Keep up the prayers.

Blessings
Allen

[Paul Taylor]

I invited Jack to join our JYW team a few times at Brodak's.
This one year Clancy was on our team. While we were working Clancy accidentally stuck jack with an xacto on the finger. Jack was quick to say Dam it Clancy you did it again. I said again and Jack told me when him and Clancy were kids that Clancy accidentally cut him on the knee with a pocket knife.
I had some liquid bandage in my field box. I ask Jack if he wanted me to apply it. He did not know what it was. I put it on and he thought it was great stuff. I told him I was not a doctor but I was staying at the holiday inn. We all laughed.



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[Zuriel Armstrong]

Great picture Paul. I was reading this and remembering how fortunate I was to be on the team with Jack, Clancy and you. Good memories.

[Paul Taylor]

Great picture Paul. I was reading this and remembering how fortunate I was to be on the team with Jack, Clancy and you. Good memories.

Great memories ZMan!