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Obituary for Sharon Ann Schaan
Sharon A. Schaan, 77, passed peacefully away and walked through the gates of heaven January 8, 2014 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Sharon was born to parents Max and Ruth Rockert, November 24, 1936 in Minot, North Dakota. She attended St. Leo’s High School in Minot, and graduated from cosmetology school shortly after high school. Sharon married the love of her life, Fred Schaan on January 7, 1957. Their life together began as a real life love at first sight story, but according to Fred, she played hard to get for three years. Well, just like in the storybook his charm won her over, and the story of our family began. The adventurous souls that they were, they decided to pack up their young family and move out west to the State of Washington where they settled in Zillah April 2, 1962. Starting with little more than their faith in God and one another, they set roots and purchased their first farm. As their farm grew so did their family, and their love for each other. They worked hand in hand together raising six children on the family farm where Sharon instilled her joy for life and love in each one. After farming for over 40 years they decided it was time to retire. They enjoyed their retirement together traveling around the country in their RV visiting family and friends along the way making memories we will always cherish. They were fishing buddies too, and spent countless hours soaking in the sun trolling around looking for best Walleye spots. Sharon enjoyed being surrounded by her family. So many joyous moments and cherished memories were made at family gatherings. Her meals were legendary in our family. No matter the occasion, if “Grandma” was cooking, you were coming and nobody left hungry.
Sharon was a special person. Her unconditional love will be missed by everyone who knew her. She lives on in the memories we have and the lives she touched. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Sharon, mom, grandma, we love you, and will never forget you.
She is survived by her loving husband Fred Schaan of Zillah; son, Joel Schaan of Zillah; daughters, Sharon Horton of Richland, Sandra Thompson of Yakima, and Jane Boglivi of Gold Bar; 14 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and only leaving behind one sibling, Mary Aldaco of San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by a son, Josh Schaan; and daughter, Carla Schaan.
A Rosary will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 6:00 PM at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Resurrection Catholic Church in Zillah. Interment will follow in the Zillah Cemetery. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah is in care of the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Cemetery Details
Zillah Cemetery
100 First Ave.
Zillah, WA, 98953
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1936 - 2014 (77 years)