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SHARON LEE Obituary
Sharon Mae Lee of Mount Vernon, born, Sharon Mae Knapp, March 6, 1944, died peacefully on September 12, 2014 of acute leukemia. Her son, Dr. Kelly McCullough, was instrumental in coordinating the care she received from her doctors during this illness. Her beloved husband, Don Lee, was with her constantly throughout her struggle and was holding her as she passed.
Sharon was the only child of Wayne P. and Letha Myrtle Knapp. She grew up in Seattle, attended Franklin High School, and taught first grade after graduating from Seattle Pacific College. It was at SPC where she met her first husband, Robert J. McCullough, with whom she had, and raised, her three children, Mary E. Kudenchuk (Peter), Kelly D. McCullough (Kristin), and Robert W. McCullough (Michelle Arab).
Sharon met Don in 1997. They made their home in Shelter Bay on Swinomish Channel. Sharon loved their waterfront beach property, a great place for gardening and entertaining the grandkids. They moved to Mount Vernon in 2012.
Sharon was born to nurture, and one of her great contributions was caring for the children of others through her daycare in Woodinville, WA. She loved reading and always had great book recommendations. She was masterful in the kitchen, making meals seem effortless. Flower gardening and her pets gave her much joy. She especially treasured her five grandchildren, Elizabeth H. Kudenchuk, David A. Kudenchuk, Ava G. McCullough, Ronan R. McCullough, and Oscar M. McCullough. She loved her cousin Ramona Fletcher and her dear friend Delwin Rimbey.
Sharon's faith in Jesus Christ gave her a secure future. We grieve her passing and profoundly miss her. She will always be a part of the fabric of our lives. We wish to thank Puget Sound Blood Center for making these past months possible.
Donations in her memory can be made to Puget Sound Blood Center.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lorelle VanFossen
September 24, 2014
My sadness is almost inexpressible. Sharon was there for me my whole life, a beautiful angel of kindness and compassion. When times were tough, I knew I could count on my cousin for a kind word or gentle but honest perspective.
She shared my passion for our family's fascinating and long history, tracing it back to the earliest arrivals in Connecticut, Nicholas Knapp, a doctor and a bit of a con artist that took the settlement by storm. The published and unpublished stories of her father, my great uncle, inspired me to become a writer and storyteller. We'd stay up long into the night sharing stories of our shared history, politics, and life in general. It is thanks to her that I have so much information about our family's history and my gratefulness is eternal.
Don, my heart goes out to you. Sharon's family, I'm glad you were there with her near the end, as it should be. She was surrounded by the love she so richly wanted and deserved.
Sharon, you were more than a cousin to me, you were an aunt and a friend. You are with me daily. I miss you terribly.
LaRue Walker
September 21, 2014
Don, Mike just gave me this iPad. I am at Julie's, in Cedar City. Julie and I are just learning how to do this and we pulled up Skagit Valley Herald and noticed the obituaries. I am so sorry Don for your loss. I am so glad I got to see you and Sharon this summer. I know how much you loved her. Just know that I love you and old friendships are the best! LaRue Walker
Bruce Bridwell
September 20, 2014
Sharon was such a kind and thoughtful person. Don, our sincere condolences on your loss. Bruce and Vicki Bridwell, Duvall.
Ramona Fletcher
September 20, 2014
I loved Sharon very much. I have lost a part of myself with her passing. We shared so many memories. She adored her grandchildren and shared pictures, videos and stories of each from Oscar gardening to Elizabeth's prom pictures. Her son, Kelly, was there for her always when she needed him. Her husband, Don, cherished and cared for her through sickness and health. "He is so good to me" she would say. I am so sad.
September 17, 2014
Uncle Don. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you two truly loved each other.
Kris and family
September 17, 2014
Don - We were shocked and saddened to hear about Sharon's passing...and our heartfelt condolences go out to you. - Marty Loken and Marjiann Moss, Nordland.
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