Daphne-Sheldrick-Obituary

Daphne Sheldrick

Jun 4, 1934 – Apr 12, 2018 (Age 83)

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BORN
June 4, 1934
DIED
April 12, 2018
AGE
83

Obituary

Daphne Sheldrick, British-Kenyan elephant conservationist who was featured in "Born to Be Wild 3D" documentary, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, after a long battle with breast cancer, according to the Associated Press. She was 83. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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I have just finished reading An African Love Story, I have been truly moved. Thankful that you are now reunited with "your David".

A great loss to the world of conservation - may her work continue.

May the family and friends find comfort in the God of all comfort, in this difficult time, may they also find that
Our Heavenly Father promise in the near future Isaiah 11:6 to 8 Animals and people will get along beautiful
God will not allow cruelty to animals..

I was so inspired and heartbroken watching the story of Aisha and the bond between Daphne and that little elephant. Daphne passed on the Marian Feast Day of Our Lady of Charity. Daphne lived a life of charity toward all those baby elephants. My deepest condolences to the Sheldrick family. Rest in the Lord's Peace, Daphne

I've watched many many of the baby elephant rescues and marveled at all the hard work and love Daphne put in to caring and later overseeing the care of her precious baby elle's. Now she can watch her baby elephants with her beloved husband David. I always saw that bit of sadness that David wasn't there with her to enjoy the successes achieved with the Sheldrick Trust. God Bless and Keep You Daphne, you certainly have earned your place in heaven. Also, God Bless you Angela and all of your...

At home in Berthoud, Colorado USA

Dame Daphne,
My hope was that I would be able to meet you in person in the following year but your help was needed in Heaven now.
You and David were protectors for the baby elephants whose mothers were killed and nursed them as parents. When they became adults, they never forgot you and David.
All who have known both of you will never forget you including the elephants as their defenders.
You will be never be forgotten and my deepest sympathy for your loved...

I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one, who will be remembered for her contribution to animal conservation. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of sorrow.

God love you!

Rest in Peace