 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas   John Robert Schultz, 66, entered into eternal life Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Texoma Medical Center after a brave battle with many medical challenges. John was born in Rockville Centre, New York July 28, 1952 to Joseph M. and Mary Lorraine Harris Schultz. He lived there until he moved to Brownsville, Texas at age 8. He grew up on his step-dad's shrimping boats. At age 18 he joined the Army and was stationed at several bases across the US. John served during the Vietnam War and after 5 years of service to his country, he settled in Wenatchee, Washington. This is where he met the love of his life, Terry Weldon. They were married at Ohme Gardens on June 3, 1976. Together they raised 4 incredible children. For many years, he was very involved with classic car shows, stock car racing, softball, golf, fishing and poker. He made many lifelong friends from those activities. John never met a stranger and was always willing to help someone out. John cherished his wife, children, grandchildren and two fur babies. They lived in Washingston state until 1994, when he was transferred to Texas with Schwan's Ice Cream. He then went to work for Andrew's Distribution in Denison. After a few years at Andrew's, he left to work for several concrete companies in the area. Ultimately returning to Schwan's in 2005. In 2006 John had heart surgery and had complications during the surgery, which caused him to become disabled. For the last 20 years he had battled with deadly cancers and side effects caused by Agent Orange that was used in Vietnam to defoliate the jungle. John leaves behind his beloved family: wife of 42 years; sons, Joseph Schultz of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin; Greg Schultz and wife, Misty, of Denison; John Sprey and wife, Kris, of New Braunfels; Mike Schultz and wife, Misty, of Saginaw; daughter, Marie Moreno and husband, Frank, of Wills Point; grandchildren, Jordan Schultz and Bryce Hizer of Washington, Jacobeau, Caspian, Deveren and Elisenda Schultz of Wisconsin; Travis Schultz of Denison; Sophia, Nicole and Elizabeth Schultz of Saginaw; Korbein Schultz, Kane Sanchez and Savanah Moreno of Wills Point; Taylor, Zane, Kaitlyn, Justin and Zach Sprey of New Braunfels; brothers, Richard Schultz of Maryland; Patrick Kennan of Washington; Mike Schultz of Louisiana; Jerry Schultz of Florida; Robert Schultz of New York; sisters, Karen McIntyre and husband, Dean, of Las Vegas, Nevada; Marie Cox and husband, Frank, of Long Island, New York; mother-in-law, Mary Weldon of Malaga, Washington; brothers-in-law, Richard Weldon and wife, Janelle, of Washington; Mike Weldon and wife, Kelli, of Washington; sisters-in-law, Luci Cupp and husband, Larry, of Idaho; Peggy Schott and husband, Pat, of Washignton; Kathy Henderson of Washington; Tracy Blount and husband, Scott, of Washignton; and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by both parents; his father-in-law, Richard Weldon, Sr.; brother, Joseph Schultz, Jr.; sister, Barbara Avram; brothers-in-law, Emmitt Cameron and Jon Henderson; and sister-in-law, Renee Weldon. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 1, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints in Sherman. Interment followed with military honors in West Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowres, memorials may be made in his name to the woundedwarriorproject.org. - - - Fisher Funeral Home West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2018 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |