Harriet Josephine "Chick" Sharfstein Sham, age 93, died peacefully early on March 28, 2019, in Dallas, TX, her home since 1970. Born July 16, 1925, in Chicago, Harriet was the adopted daughter of her aunt and uncle, Lillian and Robert Sharfstein, following the deaths of her parents, Edith and Benjamin Sharfstein. A business college graduate, Harriett married Jack Sham, of blessed memory, on September 29, 1946. They were married 62 years, until his death in March 2009. Her marriage and family were the centerpieces of her rich life. She is survived by their two sons, Brad and Eric of Dallas; daughters-in-law, Peggy Norvelle Sham of Dallas, and Sharon Campbell of Lindale, Texas; grandchildren, Kyla (Chad) Latta of Lindale, TX, Zack (Autmn) Sham and Paul Sham of Dallas; and great-grandchildren, Lane and Brett Brinkley, Cole Latta, and Zoey, Roan, and Noel Sham; and sisters, Barbara Sharfstein of San Francisco, CA, and Kathie (Lee) Greenberg of Highland Park, IL. A graveside service will be held Monday ,April1, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery, Norridge, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mazon, A Jewish Response to Hunger, 10850 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 400, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Funeral information: Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home.(847) 256-5700.
