James Sheldon Carson
April 6, 1941 – June 29, 2025
Sheldon was born to James (Jim) Albert Carson and Ila Marie Carson (nee Martinson) at the Beechy hospital. His sister Diane was born the following year. They were raised on their parents’ homestead near Demaine, Saskatchewan.
Sheldon attended Demaine school from grades 1 to 12 with two short breaks. They spent one year at Hazleton Country School when their mom was called upon to be a Study Supervisor and another half a year in grade 12 when he attended Beechy High.
After graduation he started farming with his dad until his dad’s passing in 1972. Sheldon and his mother continued farming together until he married Sharon Baerg (nee Vestre) of Dalmeny in 1984. This marriage came with a bonus: three children – Warren, Connie, and Larry, whom he immediately took as his responsibility and loved as his own.
Known as an inventor and fixer of many things, the neighbours would stop by with projects he would work on, fixable or not. He enjoyed being a ham radio operator (VE5AES) with his two good friends Tenno and Maurice and was an active member of the Rock Point Amateur Radio Club.
After a fall that broke his hip in 2022, he was moved into the Lucky Lake Primary Care Clinic. Due to his increased dementia this became his new home until his passing on June 29th, 2025.
Sheldon is lovingly remembered by his wife Sharon Carson; his three children, Warren (Liesbeth) Baerg, Seely, Manoah, Tirzah, and Jente, Connie (Hank) Whitelock, Adaya, Sophia, and Liam, Larry (Janelle) Baerg, Ryder and Tatum; his sister Diane (John) Zielinski; and his two nephews Kirby (Penny) Zielinski and Clarke (Tabitha) Zielinski and their families. He was predeceased by his father James Carson and his mother Ila Carson.
A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at Hillside Christian Fellowship Church, 115 Fourth Ave N, Beechy, SK S0L 0C0. To watch the live stream please click on the link below.
CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAM LINK OF FUNERAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE JAMES SHELDON CARSON
(A copy of the live stream will also be available to view after the service at the link above. The copy will be available for approximately 6 months.)
Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #324.
Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.
Our sincere condolences to you Sharon and your entire family. Thinking of you all at this time.
Our sincere condolences to you Sharon and your entire family. Thinking of you all at this time. Sheldon was a very kind man we thought very highly of.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Sheldon’s love for children — even those who weren’t his own by blood — spoke volumes about the kind of man he was. I always felt so welcomed in the Carson home. His quiet strength, the way he cared for Sharon, his children, and now his many grandchildren — it was a beautiful reflection of Christ’s love.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to each of you as you celebrate his life and legacy. He’s now home with his Savior, Jesus. 🙏❤️
I regret having just learned a few moments ago of Sheldon’s passing. Our families were close friends with Sheldon and his sister Diane grew up together. Sheldon , your job is done! Rest well.
My sincere sympathy to Sharon and all their family!
My deepest condolences to you, Sharon ,your children and extended family. My memories of Uncle Sheldon are good ones of when the family would visit the farm and I would watch him take care of the many daily farming activities. He was such a kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending love and sympathy to you all ❤️
Sorry we did not make it to the service. Mom and I send our deepest sympathy to you all.
To Sharon and family.
Our belated condolences.
We were unable to attend Sheldon’s celebration of life but watched the streaming service. The humorous memories Tatum recalled in the eulogy were so fitting to Sheldon’s personality as I knew him growing up.
I have fond memories of the Carson’s visits to the Whitewood relatives. The families would gather at Grandma’s farm for at least one Sunday for a mini reunion and while the adults visited, all the young cousins were turned free to play and maybe even get in a little trouble. Even when play became spirited, usually a ball game, Sheldon was always happy and would have a humorous comment to make.
Regrettably, as adults our paths did not cross often, but I always enjoyed the few opportunities I had to visit with Sheldon. A life well lived. Cherish your memories of Sheldon. May he rest in peace.
Ken & Penny