Mom is holding Liam in this picture and Dad is holding Connor. This was right after we brought them home from the hospital and one of the few pictures we have of Mom and "The Guys". We started calling them "The Guys" along the way somewhere, probably because in part Mom used to call her sons "The Boys". Mom died a little over a year after they were born, in that time though she spent every minute she could with them, she was just enamored with them. When Christine and I told Mom we were going to have a child, the first thing she told us was that we would have twins. When the doctor told us there were two heartbeats in the ultrasound after we both got over the initial shock, we both thought to call Mom and tell her she was right. After "The Guys" were born, unbeknownst to us, Mom was getting progressively sicker with her cancer. She kept making the trip to our house (2+ hours) to see "The Guys" and everyone else right up until a few weeks before she died. Her willpower and love for her family was that strong. If were simply up to her willpower her body would have destroyed the cancer on it's own. I have never met such a determined and strong person who was dedicated to her family more. I miss you and love you Mom.

Laughter, transparency, friendly and down-to-earth! As classmates growing up in southeast Kansas, I am reminded

why Sharon's classmates enjoyed being around her. About four years ago, Sharon and I reconnected and had the best time sharing where the "journey on our road-maps" had taken each of us. She had so much fun sharing about her family members and how much she loved each of them. And, love them, she did! Although I, along with so many other folks, will miss Sharon, she has left behind "gifts" for each of us. There is a saying, "Who you are is always better than who you pretend to be." Sharon knew that, in the end, relationships are what matter most in life. She remained true to herself and "drew people into her circle" because she was "the real deal." I am privileged to have had Sharon for a friend and for the "gifts" she left behind within my heart.

Blessings to Sharon's family and friends,

Jan Laswell-Neal

We are so saddened by Sharon's passing. So sorry if our card got to you to late for her to reminisce. We all shared her caring and her laughter. Sharon will be missed by all her friends and family. Gary,Class of '64.

Sharon and I were classmates when she lived in Columbus, KS. Her parents ran the Dairy Ette, a high school hang out, and my grandparents owned the building. Sharon was always fun to be around, if you were around her very long you would be laughing. When Sharon was in Columbus this summer she stopped to see me. We had a nice visit and discussed a few memories. I was fortunate to meet one of her twin boys. Sharon was very proud of her family and I know she will be missed. To Sharon's family I want to express my deepest sympathy. I hope you will all find comfort in you memories and knowing that Sharon will be missed by many. Jane Ann Bauer Turner

Cliff...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although we know that her suffering has ended and she is in a more glorious place, the pain of missing someone who shared our lives is great. I pray that you and your family received comfort that our Heavenly Father can provide and you have many "Precious Memories" to soothe your heartaches. In Loving Memory... Sandy Parmer