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Sharon “Shari” Lynn
Sharon “Shari” Lynn Patterson, 69, of Temperance, MI departed this life in her home on Saturday, March 12, 2016, surrounded by her family after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
“Shari” Sharon Lynn Davis was born April 25, 1946, in Mount Vernon, IL. As the daughter of a Nazarene minister, she and her brother traveled the United States before settling in Toledo, OH in 1960. Shari attended both Libbey and Bowsher High Schools. After graduation, she went on to continue her education at the University of Toledo. She pursued a career as an office manager at several Toledo area companies and financial institutions throughout the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's. She retired from SSOE in 2009.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Baxter and Ina Delores “Mitzi” (Williams) Davis. Shari is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Richard Patterson; sons, Brian Burpee, Steven (Averil) Burpee; brother, Terry (Renee) Davis; stepson, Patrick (Denise) Patterson; stepdaughter, Cassandra Patterson; grandsons, Ian, Thomas, and Zachary Burpee; step-grandchildren, Victoria, Megan, Danielle, Andrew Herren, Ronnie and Brittany Weekes; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, March, 14, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Urbanski's Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, MI where the Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions are welcome and may be made to the Hospice of Michigan.
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As published in The Blade
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Peggy & John Strick
March 16, 2016
Dick and family, so sorry for your loss and that John & I could not attend Shari's services. Know that we were there in spirit and have all of you in our prayers. God bless Shari for her tremendous strength. We will miss her.
Ruthann Boggs-Roberts
March 15, 2016
I am truly sorry about your wife, Sharon Lynn. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless
My former last name was Gallagher
March 14, 2016
Rich
I know Judi & I only met Shari once but we enjoyed our time together. She had a beautiful smile and a personality that made us feel as though we knew her forever. You and the family are in our prayers during this time of loss.
Jim & Judi Shriver
March 14, 2016
Rich, although I never met Shari I felt for her thru you. We know she is much better off and has left you with beautiful memories.
Prayers,
Sharon Langendorf Szabo
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March 14, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Shari's passing. Lyn Rice (Frank's wife)
March 13, 2016
You have our deepest sympathy. Prayers to the Patterson family.
Paul and Denise Szkatulski
March 13, 2016
Dick you know we are there with you in spirit. much love from both of us Gary and Essie.
Michael & Dara Bermick
March 13, 2016
For the past 14 years, Sheri has been a close friend who we were fortunate to have as our next door neighbor.
We will miss her smile and warm conversations.
God Bless her Family
Deb VanWormer
March 12, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to Brian, Steve & the entire family.
I am so blessed to have had her as my friend.
Rest in Peace Shari ❤ Love you.
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