Sharon Lea Wilkinson

Sharon was born May 20, 1944 in Crosby, ND to George "Hank" and H. Berniece (Knutson) Wilkinson.

In 1960, Sharon married James Seyfert and moved to Minot, ND where she reside with her family for 16 years.

She decided to further her education moving to Glasgow, Montana studying Human Relations. After completing her studies she moved to Bismarck, ND. While in Bismarck, she was a member of Parents Without Partners, VFW Post 1326 and McCabe Methodist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher. She had a true love for music learning to play numerous instruments, singing and dancing. With her favorite dances being the jitterbug and the polka. She passed this love onto her daughters.

In 1986 Sharon moved to Tucson, Arizona. While in Tucson, Sharon found her true passion through volunteering. She always had great admiration and respect for those who served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces and First Responders. She was a member of the VFW Post 10188, DAV Chapter 18, American Legion Post 36, Eagles Post 180, Firefighters Station 2 and the San Xavier Moose Lodge 1964. Through these organizations her vivacious personality shine through as she did not know a stranger. She was known for her cooking skills, but it was her exceptional desserts people compliment her on and kept coming back for more.

Sharon will be greatly missed for her sense of humor as she lighten any room she entered and for her loving and giving heart, always helping those in need.

Sharon is proceeded in death with her parents. Survived by her four children. James "Scott" Seyfert (MO), Brian Seyfert (AZ), Sherri Seyfert (AZ), Janelle (Nellie) Begeman (AZ), three grandsons, Dustin McNamara (HI), Christopher "Critter" (Sharon) Garcia (TX) and Wyatt Seyfert (MO). Two great grandchildren Jerry Ross and Harper Danielle.

The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care.