Name: Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home
Address: San Antonio, TX

I met Sheila about 15 years earlier over the phone. At the time, Sheila didn't know me other than I was a friend of her Niece and Goddaughter Anne Lucas. 

Anne had been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and was trying to cope with the progression of her disease. The first time I ever spoke to Sheila was because Anne had fallen down the flight of stairs from the second floor to the first floor of her home. Anne was injured very badly in the fall and had extensive facial bruising as well as a fractured eye socket (orbit bone). Anne had called me and I rushed over. Anne would not hear of me calling an ambulance or taking her to the hospital so I went into a different room and called Lt. Colonel Sheila McCann. 
Within 2 hours Sheila was at the airport in Texas waiting for her flight to California to help Anne. When Sheila arrived she was The Colonel and set up a regime, a system of checks and rules for Anne. I believe Sheila stayed with Anne for 12 days before going back home...but Anne was much better for the care and rules Sheila had put in place...even though some of her rules were met with much protest by Anne, who was and is a Registered Nurse who worked in CCU at that time. The running joke was "What the Colonel wants the Colonel gets!" But it was a saying founded in love and respect! Sheila or "She" as we all called her was one of the most humble and strongest people I have ever met. 
Over the following years as Anne's husband I formed a different relationship with She. I was the husband and protector of her Niece and Goddaughter as well as her Grand Nephews Bryant and AlexShe expected a lot from me in my husband & protector role and Heaven help me if I ever messed that up! Anne and She spoke all the time, sometimes She would call me afterwards if she felt that Anne was sheltering her as it related to her condition. I received many a call on my cell phone sayingOK I don't think Anne is telling me everything, what's going on? Never any sugar on topjustwhat's happening! I was so impressed with the relationship the two of them had and I was proud that Sheila was my Aunt through marriage! 
I miss her and will never forget the love and dedication she had for family and friends. When I close my eyes and see Sheila, I still see her slight sideways glance and the mischievous twist to her half smile. I know she was seeing the humor or sharing the moment in her head with her sister, Anne's mother Claire who she missed every day of her life. Together againyou both will never be forgotten!

Sheila was a classmate of mine in Marquette Mi. and a pal of our group of 14 until  we graduated high school.  Sheila was also my wife's sisters best friend from seventh grade on.   We reconnected as friends do after a lapse in time in  San Antonio and she enriched our lives with visits  bringing medical  aid and gifts of candy ,fruit ,books etc.  We will miss her undying love she shared with all she met...

Shelia was my supervisor, at Nursing Education,  BAMC, San Antonio, TX back in early 70. We were fast friends as Shelia and I both came from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Shelia loved to travel, and on her trips to the UP she would stop in to visit me and we'd go out to lunch.  Over the many years we exchanged Christmas cards, staying in touch.  I will miss her annual cards and notes of her exploits come Christmas.  LTC (USA RETIRED E. Cudnohufsky

My life was enriched in many ways just by knowing Sheila.  She enjoyed life and passed the feeling along to everyone she met.  She will certainly be missed.

Sheila loved being an Army Nurse. She was a tough boss and a faithful and dear friend.  She loved my sons and they loved her.

I met Sheila late in life around 1992 or so. Sheila welcomed me into her life with open arms. She made me feel like a life long friend. She gave of her time and love by staying with us while Don recuperated from surgery. I was able to go to work and not worry because she was there with him. Thank you for being such wonderful giving friend. Rest in Peace.

We are very sorry to hear about Sheila.  She was a very special person to our family.  She was a good friend of my mother and she was the very first person with whom I spoke in English.  Sheila was kind enough to let our daughter Ayano and her friend stay at her house during summer of 2002.  They still remember this summer.  We will miss her.  We hope she walks close with God.

I am so sorry to hear about Sheila.  I still remember the days I spent with her.  I had a great time traveling around with her.  Also it was fun to attend a party together.  We talked and laughed a lot.  I pray for her from the bottom of my heart.  May Sheila's soul rest in peace.

Sheila was such a nice lady.  She was cheerful and funny, too.  I still remember the day we went to Okonomiyaki Restaurant with her when she came to Japan to visit us.  She loved Okonomiyaki, Japanese pancakes very much.  I miss her so much.  Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences.  Sincerely,

I am speechless to hear of the sudden death of Sheila.  She was such a wonderful woman.  Everytime Sheila came to Japan, she called me and we went around together.  She also invited me and my wife to the Sanno Hotel in Akasaka and we enjoyed dinner there.  I treasure those memories.  May Sheila rest in peace.

We will always remember Sheila's Army service and especially her Vietnam service. She was brave, dedicated and very efficient in her car of the many wounded she took in her charge. She saw things no one should have to see in their lifetime, but she did it with the grit and determination she was famous for. Many a brave casualty will always remember her and nurses like her who gave so much of themselves.
Goodbye Sheila, you have done your duty in this life and may God give you a hallowed place in the ranks of heaven.

              Andrew and Eileen Goodrich

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

God has called our friend and fellow soldier home.  God must have been in need of a nurse in Heaven when He called LTC (Army Nurse) home.  Sheila put us back together when we were wounded and cared for us when we were ill.  Sheila is an icon for our Chitose Reunion group as she guided us through the regristration process.  Sheila you are well loved and much missed.

Shelia, I know that  you and many other Chitose alum have an eternal reunion going on in Heaven. I am part of the group that  she lovingly called "the kids".  She basically adopted our entire group (68-70) as her chickens with her being the mother hen. Her smiling face was always the first to be seen at any reunion. Give Elijah a big hug from all of us that knew and loved him. I feel confident that he probably registered you when you entered Heaven. May you rest in peace.

May your spirit soar, Sheila!  Thank you for your service to our country, and for your love of reading and generosity in sharing books.  May all that had the pleasure of knowing you be comforted by sweet memories!  

Janie & Tom Mikesell

Oma, we  loved you.  From guiding me as a 2nd Lieutenant to helping care for my children upon their adoptions you were always someone to rely on.  I am proud of your life story and mostly being part of it in a small way.

We became friends with Sheila at our Chitose Reunions and enjoyed her occational visits for lunch in Lafayette on her way to or back from New Orleans.  Nolan & Betsy Granger

Aunt Sheila was an Army nurse @ the US Army hospital where I was born (Camp Zama, Japan)...as a good friend of our parents, my sisters & I called her "Aunt" all our lives, even though we weren't related. When I think of Japan, I often think of her--most of the Japanese decor I own she gave me! & when I smell Halston perfume it reminds me of her--it used to be her fav.  :)  XOXO Aunt Sheila!

We met Sheila through our friends John and Doris Graham. We would see her on occasion when we were in San Antonio, and she always treated us like life-long friends. I enjoyed the sparkle in her eyes and her quick wit. She has been a great friend, and I know she will be greatly missed.

Chris Halvorson and Harry Wetherill (Asheville, NC)

For over fifty years Sheila was my best pal and dearest friend.  She was the most loyal and giving person I have ever known.  I feel blessed to have known her and I will miss the periodic visits we shared as we renewed our friendship and remembered good times.  Goodbye old friend!

We always looked for Sheila as we came in the door at the reunions and we loved her for all of the 19 years that we knew her. we will never forget her.

Sheila was one of our closest friends.  Ed enjoyed working with her and I enjoyed her friendship on a personal level.  We had some marathon shopping trips.  I am so glad we got to see her a couple of months ago.  Sheila was caring and kind, always ready to help.  Thinking of her will always make me smile.  You will be missed.  Rest well my friend.

Sheila was our "Class Leader" for the Medical Officer Career Course at Ft. Sam Houston.  As in everything she did, she was a caring professional.  She saught to help and assist each and every one of us.  You are missed! 

Chuck KOTYRBA (Pfaffen-Schwabenheim, Germany)

Sheila was a wonderful, faithful friend and always a great blessing in my life. The kids and I have so many lovely memories. She did much good and was always willing to join in and roll up her sleeves. She will be truly missed and remembered with love. May God hold her in the palm of His hand.

My dearest best friend, I will miss you immensely!  I miss traveling with you, shopping with you, going out to eat with you, partying with you, spending time with you and Mon Amie... There will be a big hole in my life.  You left us too soon.  I take comfort knowing that you are reunited with your family and friends in heaven.  You were there for me during our times together for the last 44 years and I am so glad that you were sent to Bad Kreuznach in Germany shortly after I was newly married and became part of the military community.  I am grateful for your guidance.  My memories of you will live forever in my heart and prayers.

Our long and faithful friend, may your rest in peace as you join family and friends in Heaven.  You served your country and cared for us when care was most needed.  You are an icon for our annual reunions, loved by all and your presence at the registration table will be impossible to fill.  Rodney and Kei Aton

Although I did not know Sheila during my service time, I  got to know her at the reunions.  She served her country well for many years.  She was also was a backbone member of the reunion committee.  Mary Ellen and I always enjoyed her personality and conversations.  Rest in Peace, Sheila.
Carlo Giovannitti

Sheila helped many soldiers as an Army Nurse through out her long career. She served with honor and was a credit to her unit, the ASA and the U S Army. She is missed by her many friends in the ASA Chitose, reunion group. Thanks Sheila

I will miss Sheila at the registration table at every reunion from now on.  Like everything she did, she did it her way.  Glad her passing was peaceful.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Both as a nurse and as a friend, Sheila was always helping others. Thank you dear friend.

Shila was a dear friend who could always be counted on to check us in at the reunions. Now she is checking in at a different reunion. I salute you Shila.

OBITUARY

LtC. Sheila Anne McCann, US Army, Retired

March 1, 1932 – March 6, 2015

Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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