"Sharon one of the sweetest persons I have ever met. We had so much fun working on the tour desk . RIP dear sharon"
In loving memory of
Sharon A. (Veir) Zamansky
September 10, 1944 - February 11, 2019
Sharon A. (Veir) Zamansky, passed away Monday February 11, 2019 at the age of 74. She had been a resident at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home for the last six years.
Sharon was born in Rushford MN to Stanley and Alta Mae (Bremmer) Veir on September 10, 1944. Sharon graduated from RHS in 1962. She worked for Tri-County Electric in Rushford for 5 years. She left Rushford in 1967 to attend Weaver Airline School in Kansas City and later accepted a job with United Airlines in Chicago, IL. Sharon supervised different department within UAL, enjoying her work supervising the Hawaiian Desk and the Help Desk that assisted travel agents. Sharon was named United Airline's Supervisor of the Year in 1976. Sharon was able to supervise and befriend the staff that worked for her developing lifelong friendships after she retired in 2003.
Sharon married Philip Zamansky in 1975 at the Coco Palms Resort, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. Together they enjoyed traveling and staying in touch with family and friends throughout the world. Phil died in 1999.
Sharon loved her family and friends and would do anything for them. She enjoyed her flower garden, lunch with friends, entertaining, traveling, and, of course, shopping. Sharon was an avid Bulls, Bears, and Cleveland Browns fan, but her favorite team was the RP teams where she cheered on her nephews, Eric and Wade, and their teammates.
Sharon is survived by her sister Susan (Brian) Thompson, Peterson, MN; nephew Eric (Jessica) Thompson, Chatfield, MN, and their children Aubrey and Ethan; nephew Wade (Sarah) Thompson, Sunfish Lake, MN and their son Oskar; step-children Cal Zamansky, Berkley, CA and Pam (Fred) Goldman, Scottsdale, AZ.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Philip Zamansky, and parents, Stanley and Alta Mae Veir.
Sharon was diagnosed with Alzheimers and met the challenges of this terrible illness with grace, faith, and support from her family and friends. She also received love and care from the wonderful staff at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home and St. Croix Hospice.
In lieu of memorials, the family encourages readers to send flowers to someone they love. Sharon enjoyed giving and receiving flowers and always believed that flowers should be sent to someone that can enjoy them that day.
Private funeral services will be held at later date with burial being at North Prairie Lutheran Church, Lanesboro, MN. Hoff Funeral Home of Rushford is assisting the family. Please leave a memory and sign Sharon's online guest book at www.hofffuneral.com.
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"Sharon was a very warm hearted and thoughtful person. I remember when she and Phil married. They were such a loving couple. When working with Sharon, her love and devotion to United and friends were unmistakably genuine. She was always there for you. My deepest sympanthy to her loving family whom she spoke of often. So very sorry."
"Sharon was a truly beautiful person and a treasured friend. I have so many wonderful memories of our time together at United and after we both retired. She really knew how to throw a great party!"
"Sharon always had a nice smile when you stopped to talk with her, her smile was gentle& Lit up the room. my sympathy to Susan & family, her eyes would light up when you mention her great nieces , nephew Irene hildestad ue "
"Such a beautiful picture of a wonderful woman and friend. I worked with Sharon for many years at United Airlines and she ALWAYS had a smile on her face. Sharon was friendly, welcoming and gracious to everyone she met. So sorry to hear of her passing. "
"I had the pleasure of working with Sharon for many years at United Airlines. I will always remember her kindness and selflessness."
"What a beautiful picture of Sharon. I was a few years ahead of her in school, but i did know her. It looks like she was a happy go lucky girl. I knew her parents too when they owned that little motel when coming into Rushford. She will be missed a lot by her sister."
"My thoughts and prayers are with Sharon?s family. She was such a warm, smart, caring, friendly person. She is missed. ??"
"Sharon was a joy to know and work with. She will be missed."
"God Bless Sharon and her family. She was so smart, thoughtful, and a true friend to me. Such an asset to United Airlines during those years. We had many meals together and many laughs.. I enjoyed visiting her in Rushford. Hopefully she had good memories of those days. I treasure the memories. Sharon DeWitt"
"Sue I am so sorry to hear this. I loved Sharon's wittiness, smile and laugh. I enjoyed when she would participate in the games at the home. She loved to show her family photo's when I visited with her. She was very proud of her family!!!"
"Susan and family, God bless Sharon. What a wonderful big sister. She was most happy when she knew everyone else was happy. You Veir girls come from a wonderful gene pool; Stanley and Alta Mae were dear folks. We had lots of fun at the Veir house, including many laughs with Gramma Bremmer. I?m sorry for your loss but keeping all those good memories. Jim Bunke"
"Susan & Family We would see Sharon every time we went to see Dr. Peterson at the nursing home and it was so sad to see her condition. We think back of all the good times with your folks. We just talked to our son Jim and told him about Sharon's passing. He spent a lot of time at your home when he was just a kid. Its always hard to lose loved ones, but maybe Sharon is better off under the circumstances. We wish you and yours the very best and pray that the Good Lord will keep you strong. Rob & Bettie Lou Bunke"
"Our deepest sympathy to your family Sue! I know you will miss Sharon immensely! It is incredible that three on the end of add on left within days of each other! Peace for Sharon!!"
"Susan, I was so shocked and saddened to hear Sharon had passed. I know you loved her with your whole heart, you showed that every day by the care you gave her during her last years. Thinking of you and your family during these difficult days."
"Oh sweet Sharon I will miss you. I loved your smile! May the wind forever blow through your hair. "
"Sharon you will always be my sunshine."