Sharon Lee Gilmore, 74, Overland Park, Kan., formerly of Bloomington, Ind., passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Sharon was born Feb. 18, 1940, to John and Elma Gioe in Indianapolis, Ind. She attended Indiana University and Hanover College. She married her husband, Tom in 1961 (who was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis while in the Army), and moved to Wichita, Kan. Her children, Stephanie was born in 1965 and John was born in 1968. Sharon worked at Indiana University at the Registration Department. She helped the kids sign up for classes and especially enjoyed helping students her children knew. She made a special point to note which I.U. basketball players were the most polite, with Calbert Chaeney being her favorite. It was important to her to be a full time Mom to John and Stephanie. The number one priority to Sharon was her kids and family. She was available to her family at any time for any of their needs. Sharon had Dr. Shafer on speed dial before speed dial existed and would immediately request antibiotics at the slightest sign of a sniffle. She had a great sense of humor and laughed at inappropriate times. She volunteered for "Read Across America" where she helped children learn to read. Sharon's father's side was a large Italian family which was largely in Indianapolis and remained close. Sharon loved to cook wonderful dinners with the Italian family recipes. Her best dish was her lasagna which the kids loved to have on their birthdays. Sharon absolutely loved her grand kids. A child once asked if Grandma used to be a doctor, as Sharon was always the first called when one of the kids were sick. Her grand kids were the light of her life. Sharon was preceded in death by mother, Elma Gioe, and father, John Gioe and her brother, Stephan Gioe. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Gilmore; her son, John Gilmore; daughter, Stephanie (Gilmore) Sharifi; grandchildren, Dahlia Gilmore, Jeremy Lomax, Jessica Sharifi and Dominique Sharifi. Sharon is also survived by daughter- in-law, Elizabeth Mendez-Gilmore and son-in-law, Michael Sharifi. Sharon was a wonderful loving mother to John and Stephanie, who they will always remember fondly. Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at McGilley State Line Chapel. Burial following in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com Arr.: McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145. McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145, 816-942-6180
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Dear Tom,
We just returned from Singapore yesterday and I had a call from Phyllis on our answering machine. She told me the sad deepest condolences to you and all the family. I had just read your Christmas card letter before I talked to Phyllis and I planned to try to call. Sharon was a dear friend,and I have missed her ever since you moved. I just finished watching your video and it is a beautiful memory of her life. Our thoughts are with you, Tom. Mary & Vartan Proudian
Mary & Vartan Proudian
January 1, 2015
Tom and kids, So sorry there are no words that can be said.Sharon and I had a special friendship. I will miss the calls, when we just needed a friend.
Sandra Barbera
December 22, 2014
Tom and kids, So sorry to get your call Tom. I will miss my calls from Sharon. We always new when we needed each other. Keep in touch. Love Sandy
sandra barbera
December 21, 2014
I am greatly saddened by the news of the loss of another classmate. Sharon was a lovely person and was loved by all who knew her. My deepest condolences to her family in this time of sorrow.
Bill Campbell
Homosassa, FL
Bill Campbell
December 21, 2014
Tom, Stephanie, and John,
So sorry for your loss.
Mildred J. Thompson
(Bloomington Tire Co.)
Mildred Thompson
December 20, 2014
Tom. I willalways remember the traumatic day I first met you and Sharonat Willard. You were so sick and Sharon so concerned and helpful. It showed the devotion you all shared and I am very sorry for your loss.
Jim Gilmore
December 19, 2014
Tom. I willalways remember the traumatic day I first met you and Sharonat Willard. You were so sick and Sharon so concerned and helpful. It showed the devotion you all shared and I am very sorry for your loss.
Jim Gilmore
December 19, 2014
Tom, Stephanie, John, So sorry to here about Sharon we have such wonderful memories of all of you. Sorry we lost touch through the years, but we have never forgotten. We will keep you all in our prayer and we have always thought of you often. Love Saundra and Mike Morse
December 19, 2014
Tom,
Even though I only knew you for two years (our Junior and Senior) at Hays High School, I still have a picture of you in my head--frozen in time. I find it hard to believe that we are losing so many friends and relatives, since I still feel like I'm 40. My wife Angela and I were married 55 years this August. I also met her in the military, US Navy at Great Lakes, in 1956. She was hosting in the USO in Milwaukee. We carried on a long-distance relationship until I got out of the Navy, went back to Milwaukee, and we married in 1959. We have been in Phoenix since 1966 and in the same house since 1967. I can't even remember what it was like to be single! My heartfelt condolences go out to you, and I pray that God will help you get through the days ahead. Your family will be a blessing to you.
Bob Stannard, Angela and family
December 19, 2014
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