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1936
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2010
Sharon Calkins Obituary
Sharon Marie Calkins, born June 1, 1936, passed away on September 27, 2010, after a short battle with cancer surrounded by her children.
Though born in Santa Rosa, CA, Sharon spent her last 50 years living in the counties of Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama, with the last 40 years in Redding. During her time in the North State she worked as a legal secretary. Sharon was an experienced hunter, passionate fan of the Oakland Raiders and Sacramento Kings, as well as an avid reader. She was a member of Women of the Moose Chapter 615, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 0746 and a past member of the Straight Arrow Bowhunters Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Dale Calkins and parents Ed and Norma Oliver.
She leaves behind her daughter Kealey Rhett of Anderson, CA, son Rick Calkins of Redding, CA and sister Noelle Dangremond of Santa Rosa, CA. She is survived by grandchildren Antone Rhett of Anderson, Ricky, Montgomery and Alyssa Calkins of Redding, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She will be truly missed.
We would like to thank employees and volunteers at Mercy Hospice for all their loving care and support during this time and a special thank you to Janice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Friday, October 8, 2010, at
Sacred Heart Parish 3141 St. Stephens Drive, Anderson, CA 96007.
A celebration of her life will be held afterwards at the Parish Hall.
Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Wanda Lamb
October 4, 2024
You are remembered no matter to years that pass. A fun neighbor too. Wanda Lamb
Wanda Webster-Lamb
October 5, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Sharon and I enjoyed hours of conversation and Rick and James enjoyed many hours of play as boys. Keeley gave the children a dog that lived with our family for years. She loved her children and had a fire for life...I am sure she will be missed by all who knew her. God bless you all at this time and as you re-build your lives around her memories.
October 3, 2010
Kealey, may you and your family feel God's strength and comfort during this difficult time. You have been such a blessing to your mom the way you, Rick and Tone have been a constant help to her during her illness. You are a wonderful daughter and your love for your mother was expressed beautifully in your tribute you wrote about her on fb. I Will be praying for all of you. Judy Egger
deanna rouse
October 3, 2010
So sorry for your loss Kealey. You did a great job on the obit. Sounds like she lived a full happy life. Let us know if we can help you with anything. Deanna, Rob, and Travis
October 3, 2010
I am saddened by your loss Kealey. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Morgan Schulze
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