She will be forever remembered by her loving husband and best friend of 45 years, Ray, her daughter Janelle, her son Matt, her daughter in law, Melissa, her three grandchildren, Riley, Lauren, and Casey as well as her many friends and extended family.
After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado in 1974, Sharon continued on as a gifted teacher who taught English as a second language for 35 years. She touched the lives of all who passed through her classroom. She could often be found enjoying the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. She will be remembered for her infectious laugh and unrelenting joy which she shared with all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday September 18th, 2018 at 10:30am at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 19099 Floyd Ave, Aurora, CO 80013. The family will have a reception to follow services at the church. Burial will follow the reception at Olinger Chapel Hill Cemetery, 6601 S Colorado Blvd, Centennial, CO 80121.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to American Lung Association, Colorado. Checks can be sent to 5600 Greenwood Plaza Blvd Unit 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Or an honor donation can be made in Sharon’s name at Lung.org.
