Sharon was born in Walton on Thames, Surrey, England to Rosalie and Barrie Warden on February 10th 1962. Sharon passed away unexpectedly on January 5th, 2013 at the age of 50. She immigrated to the United States with her parents and younger brother David in October 1967 and settled in Kirkland Washington. Sharon graduated from Lake Washington High School in June 1979.
Sharon started her working career at Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Bank in Bellevue and at Savings Bank of Puget Sound in Seattle and Bellevue. She joined Horizon Airlines as a flight attendant and flew with them for eleven years. The Joys of her Life - sons Sam and Luke - were born in November 1993. She began her career in Food Hospitality at the Harbor Club in Seattle. Sharon then opened her own restaurant, The Copper Kettle, a British teashop. She joined the staff of Overlake Golf and Country Club in Medina and enjoyed working for them in various capacities for many years. Sharon then took time away from work to spend more time with Sam and Luke. Sharon then joined the team at Salish Lodge and Spa in Snoqualmie and loved serving the ' Happy Guests ' of the Lodge.
Sharon was preceded in death by her father Barrie Warden. Sharon is survived by her sons Sam and Luke, her brother David Warden, her mother Rosalie and stepfather Roy Ballinger, her companion Eric Conner, her former husband Duane Santora, her four legged friends Dan, Gidget, Max and Stewie the cat. Sharon will be greatly missed by her numerous friends and colleagues. We are all devastated by the loss of this Beautiful Woman who has been taken from us so suddenly. Sharon was a Bright Star in all of Our Windows, and will be for Ever, always ready to help others, she could always light up a room with her friendship and laughter.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in her name to The Virginia Mason Heart Institute, Seattle Washington. Services for Sharon will be on January 26th at 1:30 pm at Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Funeral Home. 1215 - 145th Place SE, Bellevue, Washington 98007. Phone # 425-746-1400. Light Reception Following. To leave a memorial tribute, please visit Sharon's website @ www.sunsethillsfuneralhome.com
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