Sharon Kay Howard
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On January 25, 2024 @ 2:22 pm In 2024,Obituaries | 14 Comments
Sharon Kay Howard was born July 22nd, 1946 In Granite Falls, MN to Ray & Edna Fagen. She was the older sister to her brother Ron Fagen and the two of them spent many years trying to determine who was really in charge. She grew up in Maynard, MN where she graduated from high school. After high school she attended college at Bethany University in Mankato, MN. During a weekend at college her friend Rosemary Howard was going back to her home in Goodridge, MN and Sharon decided to go with. Rosemary introduced her to Ron Howard and shortly after they began their journey of 47 years of marriage until Ron’s untimely death in 2014. On June 10, 1967 Ron and Sharon were united in marriage. They lived near Minneapolis for a while Sharon worked as a decorator for JCPenney. From there Sharon and Ron moved back to Ron’s hometown of Goodridge to try their hand at farming and specifically wild rice farming. During that time Sharon established her own decorating and seamstress business, enjoying considerable success for numerous years and welcomed two sons into their family, Tim and Chris. In 1985, Sharon and Ron decided to get out of farming and relocated to Savage, MN. In 1989 they settled in Prior Lake, MN where Sharon resumed her role as a decorator at JCPenney and they established their home and family.
Those who knew her always admired her talent for decorating and her ability to make everything look its best. Her good friend Camille and her decorated for the Parade of Homes for many years and 8 years in a row they finished with the top honors for decorating. Eventually Sharon moved from decorating into the district manager position which was a very natural transition as Sharon was a great decorator, but also a great leader. Sharon took pride in her work, but her ultimate source of pride was her family and friends. She loved to host gatherings at their home in Prior Lake and enjoyed pontoon rides with family and friends. In addition to being an excellent host, Sharon was a great cook and rarely let guests leave her house without a Tupperware container of leftovers. After retirement,Sharon and Ron enjoyed traveling with their friends and siblings to many different locations. She loved the water and the views, but above all, her love for her grandchildren surpassed everything else.
The Lord called Sharon to heaven on the evening of January 23rd. She will be remembered as a fun and supportive Wife, Mother, Grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her sons Timothy (Angie) Howard, and Chris (Kassi) Howard; grandchildren Jake, Brody, Avery, Harper and Ronni and brother Ron (Diane) Fagen. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Edna Fagen, and husband Ron Howard.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11AM with a time of gathering starting at 10AM, all at Bridgewood Church, 6201 135th St, Savage, MN.
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Sharon was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Always cheery even tho she struggled at times. I will truly miss her! I hope you her family can find peace in all your memories and knowing she is in paradise!
Sharon was a great and fun lady. I send my sincere sympathy to all of her family. May she rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Prayers to all.
Sharon was a very dear friend and neighbor for many years. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to her family at this difficult time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Paulette
Sharon was my best friend through our growing up years in Maynard, MN. She was a dear, kind and very special friend. I spent so many wonderful times at her home and I loved her mom, Edna, dad Ray and brother Ron. My deepest sympathy to her dear sons and grand kids.
Sharon was my best friend all through our years at Maynard School. I spent countless overnights at her house and loved her mom Edna and her dad Ray. It was like a second home to me and I felt so welcome there. I was a bridesmaid in her wedding. My deepest sympathy to her sons, grandkids and brother Ron and family. She was a talented, creative and wonderful woman.
Sharon was a much liked neighbor! We will miss her lovely smile !
Remembering the high school years when I got to stay overnight at her place in Maynard. My dad and Ray were good friends as well since they shared memories of WWII. I remember the conversations with her mom serving breakfast at that little knook in the kitchen and practicing for cheerleading in the back yard. She was a good friend, kind to everyone. Reading her obituary, I see how much we still have in common. I miss her even more after reading it and sharing the memory. Condolences, especially to Ron, and to her sons and their families. May God’s peace be with you all. Sincerely from, Paulette (Williamson) Thompson Jelen. “Love you girl”
Rest in Peace Sharon, you will be missed by all who knew you. What an incredible woman you were and all the amazing acknowledgments you achieved in your life. St. peter will truly bless you at the pearly gates.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Bob & Jill Mack
Sharon was the most loving and caring person that I have known. To this day I have memories of meeting Sharon and Ron at they visited Bridgewood Church some twenty five years. We instanley became good friends and exerienced bible study and travels together over the years. My sympathy goes out to sons and family with the loss of mother and grandmother. However we. can rejoice knowing that Sharon is with her Lord and savior.
I’ll always remember Sharon’s kindness to me and my son, Tim Pittenger, when Tim was in grade school with Sharon’s son Chris. She was a warm and vibrant person who will be missed.
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Our Very Deepest Sympathy To You All At This Time Of Your Great Loss!! Please Know Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All From Bob And Sandy Fagen Families