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Sheldon Zwicker obituary, Cortez, CO

Sheldon Zwicker Obituary

Sheldon Zwicker was born in Cortez, Colorado March 17, 1945 to Eldon and Lila Zwicker. He passed into eternity on January 2, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Sheldon leaves behind seven surviving children, Alika, Joanie, Melissa, Keoki, Elsie, Samson and Deborah; 25 grandchildren, Kylie, Cody, Tyson, Ethan, Helena, Malia, Talon, Kamea, Jeni, Renae, Kekoa, Brooklyn, Lily, Eva, Kash, Kawai, Kambrie, Miki, Brinah, Coral, Keldon, Paley, Kai, Kalia and Ruger; and four surviving great-grandchildren, Kaydence, Makenna, Ikaika and Winsley.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Naomi, his sons Emil, Kona, Dallon and Wesley, and his great-granddaughter LilaAnn.

Dad leaves behind a legacy of hard work, grit, tenacity, friendship, faith and love. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and community.

Family services have already taken place.

CROSSING THE BAR

Sunset and evening star, and one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar, when I put out to sea.

But such a tide as moving seems asleep, too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell, and after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell, when I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place

The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crost the bar.

-Alfred Lord Tennyson

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Published by The Journal on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Mary Ellen Coppinger

Yesterday

Sheldon was a special man. I will always cherish our friendship.

Sharon Wallace

Yesterday

I am sorry to hear of Sheldon´s passing. I first met Sheldon & his wife Naomi when I stopped by their McElmo house. Even though we never met in person, they gracefully invited me in their house. Super nice folks. Sheldon was very knowledgeable on McElmo water rights. Needless to say I picked his brain many times.

I now regret not taking Sheldon up on taking a horseback ride to view some nearby. RIP Sheldon

Sharon Wallace

Mary Ann Findley

Yesterday

Sorry to hear of Sheldon´s passing. He was a very smart man, and one of a kind! I´ve known him since we were kids. May he rest in peace.

larry p young

Yesterday

I grew up with Sheldon when we rode the school bus to school. visited him at his home ,he had a door they used to throw knives at. he was very smart and tough.l have thought of him often tru the years. Sheldon you are the man#####

DJ and Stanna Wilson

January 6, 2026

Saddened to hear of Sheldon´s passing. He and DJ have known each other their lifetime. Spent many days cowboying back in the day. Graduated MCHS together in 62. Our condolences to the Zwicker family. May he rest in peace

Sherry Lansing

January 6, 2026

A good friend of my Dad, the late Thomas H. Lansing. Condolences to the kids and grandkids.

Ann HINDMARSH

January 6, 2026

A very hard working man!

Pat Blackmer

January 6, 2026

My condolences to the whole family. Sheldon was one of a kind and a good man. Sheldon and Naomi were good friends. Sheldon since childhood. I regret not staying in touch the last twenty years. Rest in peace my friend. God bless

Melissa Soden

January 5, 2026

My heart is heavy.. RIP Sheldon.

Kellie Veach

January 5, 2026

Condolences to the Zwicker Family.

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