Jimmie Oliver Sheldon Jr., a 58-year-old man, passed away on June 15, 2018, in Tacoma, Washington. His passing was due to natural causes, and he was found at his residence in Tacoma. Despite an extensive search conducted by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO), no family members could be located to claim him. The search efforts, although thorough, ultimately proved unsuccessful, leaving Mr. Sheldon's case as one of the unclaimed.
Following the procedural steps, Mr. Sheldon's body was released to a rotation funeral home where he underwent cremation. His cremains were then returned to the custody of the PCMEO. The process is indicative of the protocol followed when no next of kin is found to take over the arrangements. The unclaimed cremains necessitated careful consideration to assure they were treated with respect and dignity.
Further investigation revealed that Mr. Sheldon was a veteran, providing him with eligibility for burial honors at Tahoma National Cemetery. This discovery offered a dignified resting place and the recognition he deserved for his service. The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, worked towards completing the necessary paperwork to facilitate the transfer of Mr. Sheldon’s cremains to the cemetery. Upon completion, the cremains will be interred at the Tahoma National Cemetery, ensuring that Mr. Sheldon will be laid to rest in a place dedicated to veterans, recognizing their contributions and sacrifices for the country.
Date Found: 06/15/2018
