Sharon “Shy” Sommers
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On April 20, 2022 @ 11:28 am In 2022,Obituaries | 13 Comments
Sharon “Shy” Sommers, age 76 of Prior Lake, MN entered eternal life on April 18, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:30AM with a visitation beginning at 10AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake. Shy will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.
Father Tom Walker will preside and pallbearers will be Shy’s grandchildren and other close family & friends.
On June 12, 1945 in Farmington, MN parents Joe and LaVaine (Gilbertson) Hullett celebrated the birth of their first child Sharon LaVaine Hullet. The family settled in Prior Lake where Shy attended school and enjoyed small-town living. Following her graduation from Prior Lake High School in 1963, Shy entered the workforce and earned a degree in computer programming.
Following a Northwest Airlines union meeting, Shy joined her colleagues at The Rand Bar in St. Paul where she met a young man, Jim Sommers. This began a new chapter in Shy’s life. In 1973, Shy and Jim were united in marriage at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. They were blessed with two children and 49 years together.
Steadfast and loving, Shy dedicated herself to her family. She was an exceptional wife, mom, and grandma. She helped raise two beautiful children, Sunny and Joe, and was a tireless advocate for her handicapped son, Joe. The family enjoyed going to their cabin up north, various RV trips around the US, and for 37 years they made their annual trip to Texas. From the very start, Shy was her grandchildren’s biggest supporter—she was at the birth of all her grandchildren, attended all their school activities, and encouraged them in their own passions.
A talented crafter, Shy crocheted hats and was lovingly called “The Hat Lady” by her friends and family. Along with her children and grandchildren, she sold her creations at local craft shows. Wanting to give back to the community, Shy also donated many hats and blankets to homeless shelters and those in need.
Shy is loved and missed by her husband, Jim Sommers; children, Sunny (Brett) Klein and Joey Sommers; grandchildren, JJ, Bella, Ben, and Andy Klein; sister, Jolie Hadac; other loving relatives and friends.
Shy is welcomed into Heaven by her parents.
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Shy was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed by family and all her many friends and neighbors.
In reading this obituary I found that she and Jim were married in the same year we were. something we were not aware of before.
Lloyd & Deloris Friske
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Shy. We had good times as neighbors. A woman of many talents which she gave freely to others. I know Jim, Sunny & Joey, many memories will be held close to your heart. God’s blessings of peace & comfort during this difficult times. Hugs to all.
So sorry to hear of your loss. God blessing to you & your family.
We are so sorry for you and your family’s loss. This is such a difficult time. She sounds like a wonderful lady, and I’m sure you will fulfill her legacy. May God help you all find strength and peace soon.
Our condolences to Jim, Joey, Sunny, Brett and her priceless grandchildren. She was your wonderful matriarch and rock. I will always thank her for her years of community education teaching and our continuing friendship despite the miles that separate us. Her legacy of love, caring, serving and encouraging will not be forgotten.
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. It sounds like she lived a full life and was much loved by her family and friends. May her memory be a blessing to you all.
Jackie Dabson Church
(Jodi Bollendorf’s sister)
So sorry to read of “Shy’s” passing. Jim and her were such a GREAT couple! They always had smiles
and showed that they were very happy!!
I am very sad to read about the passing of Shy. I was blessed to work with Shy in the Burnsville School District. Her smiles and many talents were evident to all students and staff! My thoughts and sympathy are sent to her loving family.
We love you guys and will always be here for you. Your mom and grandma will never be far from you as you’ll carry her with you in your hearts. We are sending prayers of comfort and peace your way.
Rest in peace sweet Shy. We will miss your smiling face coming into Bring It. We looked forward to seeing you each month. Our hearts are broken that we won’t see you again. Our deepest condolences go out to your family at this difficult time. Praying for comfort and peace.
Going through memories of prior lake on Facebook shy contributed a lot on there while I never met her we’re all going to miss her contributions and comments .my prayers go out to the family
I am so sorry to hear about Shy. We had so much fun on Arts off 84 together. Colleen and I will truly miss her. She could never resist a new piece of jewelry for her collection. I always teased her about spending more at the show then she made. She is missed in our hearts.
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Jim, Sunny, Joey, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! We are very sorry for your loss.