Sharon Kay Irvine, age 55, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2021. She was born on February 4, 1965 in Ann Arbor, the daughter of the late Edgar & Mary Ann (Bielejeski) Irvine. The family moved to Grand Rapids when Sharon was young and she grew up in the family home alongside her three sisters.
As a teenager, Sharon was a caring and helping soul. She was a candy striper at Butterworth Hospital, volunteering many hours each week. There was even a feature in the Grand Rapids Press regarding teens and volunteering. Sharon was the central focus of the article. Sharon graduated from City High School in Grand Rapids, MI in June of 1983.
Sharon enjoyed learning and in 1987, she was proud to receive her Associate of Arts degree from Grand Rapids Junior College. This motivated her to continue her education and she soon earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Accounting from Western Michigan University.
A hard worker and a committed employee, Sharon spent her career working for various organizations utilizing her business and accounting skills. She held roles such as accounting specialist, accountant and fund accountant, business manager, and financial analyst. Her career included dedicated use of her talents in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
A woman with a strong faith, Sharon was active in her church. She enjoyed working with the ministries that catered to the children and teens. Her love of learning led to her regular participation in the small groups that focused on book studies. She found that the discussions allowed her to grow and stretch herself.
Sharon loved to go for long walks, take drives down unfamiliar country roads, and put together puzzles in her home. She also loved working on various projects in her home, making it reflective of who she was.
In the warmer months, Sharon would often take day trips to visit the beautiful Lake Michigan beaches and take pictures of all of God’s creations. She was always sharing pictures of His beauty with loved ones, whether it be the lake, a sunset, or flowers she would encounter in her adventures.
Sharon was intelligent, kind, and always willing to give a helping hand. She was passionate and persistent, never giving up on the journey to know God and be known. Her fun-loving and caring spirit will be deeply missed!
Sharon is survived by her sisters Theresa Harbor, Angela Darling and Pamela (Rick) Stegehuis, as well as many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews and numerous other relatives and friends.
A memorial service for Sharon will be held on Sunday, February 28th at 2:00 p.m. at Reyers North Valley Chapel. Friends and family may also join the service via live stream by visiting Sharon’s memory page at www.reyersnorthvalleychapel.com or https://www.facebook.com/reyersnorthvalleychapel.
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