"Your family is in our prayers as you celebrate Sharon's life, but miss her presence with you so much. She was a special part of our class in Storm Lake and we will miss her as well. May God surround you with his love and care and strength through family and friends."
In loving memory of
Sharon M. Wilson
December 1, 2011
Sharon Marie (Cameron) Wilson was born on January 30, 1945 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Alva and Midget Cameron. Sharon entered into the arms of her Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, surrounded by her loving and supportive family.
Sharon's early years were spent in the community of Storm Lake, Iowa. She graduated from Storm Lake High School with the Class of 1963. On September 19, 1967 she was united in marriage to Robert Wilson in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple lived in the communities of Eugene, OR, Atlantic, IA, and Grinnell, IA before settling in Shenandoah in 1973.
While living in Shenandoah, Sharon was employed by the Shenandoah School System and later owned Countryside Floral Shop. She was also a partner with her husband in Wilson Insurance Company for over 30 years. Sharon enjoyed working with the public and cherished the many friendships that she made over the years.
Sharon was an active member of the Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder and deacon. She also belonged to the Shenandoah Hospital Auxiliary, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and was on the Tannenbaum Tea Committee. She was always willing to help out those in need. Her spirit of giving, touched the hearts of many people less fortunate than her.
Some of her passions included traveling, golfing, gardening and tending to their home in Florida. Above all other things, caring for her family was of utmost importance to her. She was a loving, loyal, and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Her zest for life will always be remembered.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her mother and father-in-law.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 44 years, Bob Wilson; daughter, Stephanie Johnson; son, Jeff Wilson; grandchildren, Ali, Mitchell and Andrew; brothers, Dennis Cameron and wife Vicki, Wayne Cameron and wife Sandy, and Randy Docken; sister, Pat Mackey and husband Gary; special friends, J.C. and Mary Irvin, John and Diane Kidd, Bill and Jan Billings, Tom and Sue Hanna, Gary and Mary Birdsell, Jim and Nancy Hawke, Sam and Judy Welch, Jim and E.Vee Myrberg and Roberta Overholzer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Tributes
"Dear Bob and Family-- Our son Steve told us that Sharon had passed away. We are so sorry for your loss. Both you and Sharon were always so kind to Gary and I and and we appreciated knowing you as friends and as your customers. Gary and Carrell Windecker"
"Bob and Family- So sorry to read about Sharon's passing. May the memories of prior years give you comfort at this time. "
"Bob, I was so sorry to hear about Sharon. I always enjoyed her upbeat personality and sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers and with you at this difficult time."
"Dear Wilson Family, Your in our thoughts and prayers,She was such a wonderful person,she touched so many lives in Shenandoah.May god give you his strength and love to help with your loss.We are so sorry,it just doesn't seem possible that shes gone.We will miss her deeply."
"I would like to extend my condolences to family & friends of Sharon. I met Bob & Sharon when I was 19 years oldwhile I was working here in Shenandoah, and I am now 32. She was a wonderful person, and her family is amazing.Whether or not you were/are close to Sharon and her family, she was always such a nice, sweet person to everyone, no matter what. I for one, will certainly miss seeing her dearly.It's heartbreaking when those we love, know, and care about are taken so soon. A sad time in the community of Shenandoah. Thank You Sharon for being a super sweet and kind person to all you came in contact with. You will be missed greatly. "
"I was so sorry to learn of Sharon's passing. My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time."
"Aunt Sharon, I will miss you dearly, I am so glad i got to see you this summer & labor day weekend. I cannot believe you are gone, you have always been a wonderful Aunt to me & my sisters. I will cherish every memory that has you in it. I love you & miss you already. "
"Bob and family, Our thoughts and prayers are turned to you and your family during this most difficult time. "
"Wilson Family, My heartfelt sympathy goes to you all. Thank you for sharing Sharon with us. She was a special person for us too."
"Xxx"
"Dear Family, My mother, Eleanor, called me yesterday with the news of your bereavement. I am very sorry! I would attend services were there a way I could do so, but I must offer a word of sympathy and hope here, instead. May your family, friends, loved ones, and neighbors surround you with their presence, love, prayers, and comfort in the face of this unexpected loss. "
"Bob and family, this is so unreal. I just saw this on KMA and was stunned. Sharon was a great person. My deepest sympathies and condolences."
"Bob and family, Greg and I want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Greg and Shelly Graham"
"We are so sorry to hear the news about Sharon. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. April and Chris Heslinga"
"Bob, we are so sorry to hear about Sharon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tom & Sue Spears"