Sharon Gail Escobar

November 9, 1937 - June 2, 2023

Sharon Escobar passed away peacefully at her home in Placerville on June 2, 2023 at the age of 85. She was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Russell & Clara Swenson. At the age of 9 her family relocated to Camino, California where her father began employment with the Michigan California Lumber Company as a lumber grader. After graduating from El Dorado High School in 1955, she planned to return to Oregon but her plans would soon change, while working at the tower fountain on Main Street. While working at the Tower Fountain, a handsome young man by the name of John Escobar who had just returned from the Korean War pulled up to the Bell Tower with water beads still dripping off his freshly washed car. Once she saw his beautiful smile, there was no turning back.

After many months of courting they were married in November 1955, the new couple settled on the Escobar family pear ranch on Cold Springs Road just outside of Placerville where she resided the rest of her life. John and Sharon were blessed with two children, Lori & John "Craig". Sharon spent many years working on the ranch, including hauling pears on the flatbed truck to the Fruit House when it was located on upper Main Street in Placerville.

Sharon was an avid baseball mom, supporting Craig from Hangtown Little League through Senior Babe Ruth. When Lori & Craig were grown she went to work for River City Bank when the new branch was opened on Main Street Placerville. She was employed by River City Bank for many years and worked her way up to loan officer but retired as grandkids began arriving. She ended up with 5 grandchildren to pamper & spoil and did so in the best way possible, cooking her famous tacos, hand mixing milkshakes and hosting many pool parties! Sharon will be remembered as a loving wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, sister and aunt. She was loved & admired by all who knew her and whose lives she touched.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Russell & Clara Swenson, her husband John of 43 years, her beloved son Craig, brother Don & her sister Joy who she referred to as her "rock". Survived by daughter Lori A Veerkamp (Doug), grandchildren Loni Brewster (Justin), Matt Veerkamp (Gretchen), John Escobar (Tara), Jeff Escobar (Jennifer), Jesse Escobar (Noel) and 12 great grandchildren. Her Christian faith sustained her and after the loss of her son in 2000, she facilitated a grief class for 13 years at Green Valley Church. She used her loss to help countless others in their time of grief. A memorial service will be held at the family property on Thursday June 15, 2023 at 5:00 pm, 2581 Cold Springs Road, Placerville.

Remembrances can be made to Snowline Hospice.