Michael Rae Sheldon, 64 of Tulalip, WA, passed away August 28, 2017, four months from his 65th birthday. He was born December 28, 1952, in Everett, WA, to Melvin R. and Nola Sheldon. Mike grew up his early years in Tulalip before moving to Skagit County where he graduated from Burlington Edison High School. He attended Washington State University and completed his BA degree from Antioch University in 1996. Mike began his fishing career in 1973 working as a crew member on a Purse Seiner in Alaska. After the Bolt decision he transitioned to a gill netter. Mike owned and operated the “old Salty” for many years. Mike was a man of many trades but his true love was fishing. He met Kathy in 1986 and they married in 1996. Mike was a proud member of the Tulalip Tribes and he loved to do native art. Mike is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughter, Kandida Jones; two grandchildren Tyler and Kayla; siblings, Mel Sheldon, Toni Sheldon, Tina (Jim) Dillon, Nola “Jr” Two Feathers; his aunt, Marlene Petersen; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Dillon Michael Sheldon. Services will be held Friday, September 8, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman.