Sharon R (Strickler) Vian, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away on January 7, 2019, at the Towne House of Fort Wayne. Born on March 9, 1934, in Decatur, she was a daughter of the late Robert G and Ruth P (Hammond) Strickler. As a young woman Shari was employed at International Harvester, later as a nursery school teacher, and then as an administrative assistant at Schnelker Engineering. Her family and raising her children were also extremely important to her. Shari was a social people person, who loved to laugh, have fun, and was a very stylish lady.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Benjamin Riley Vian; daughters, Tami (Kim) Pedler, Trina Vian, and Mindy (Kevin) Wilhelm; siblings, Robert (Mary) Strickler, Carolyn (Joe) Ditto, Roger (Carol) Strickler, and Vicki Strickler; eight grandchildren, and one great-grandson. She was also preceded in death by her son Brent Craig Vian, in 2014.
Funeral service will be 1:30pm, Thursday, January 10, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St Joe Road, Fort Wayne, with calling from 10:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00-1:30pm, prior to service. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, the family ask memorial donations be given to The Salvation Army of Fort Wayne, 2901 S Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 (260) 744-2311, or the Misty Eyes Animal Shelter, PO Box 1202, Brownsburg, IN 46112, (317) 858-8022.
