Obituary: Howard Shelby

Martinez native Howard B. Shelby passed away Saturday night at his home of heart failure. 

Howard was a loving husband, uncle, brother, papa, and cousin. He is survived by wife Cindy, sons Brad & Mary, Brian & Laura, Grandsons: Bradley, Justin and Dylan, Sister Judy, late Sister Bev, beloved niece Kathy & Brian, Nephews: His buddy Richie Brown, and Cody, Mike and niece Tracy.  Cousins: Jimmy, Brent and Twila. He also left behind too many friends to list.

Howard began his career at Televents at 18.  He worked for many cable contractors.  He was a Sherriff Reserve Deputy, Bocce Commissioner for many years and Commodore of Martinez Yacht Club.

A celebration of Howard’s life will be Saturday March 3 at the Martinez Yacht Club.  11 am, 1 pm speakers and 2 pm lunch.

In leiu of  flowers we are asking that contributions  be made to Howard’s passion, MBF Special Olympics at P O Box 128, Martinez, Ca 94553.