Sharon Neese

NEESE, Sharon
She was born June 22, 1944, and died in Gold River, CA May 3, 2004, after a long battle with cancer. Sharon amazed and astonished everyone who knew her with her resolve to live a full life and not let her disease control her life. Sharon leaves Richard, her husband of 37 years; children Monica & Brad, Erik, and Ryan & Brandelyn; her precious grandchildren Madison, Paizley, Conner and Michael (Sharon's most cherished name was Gramma); father Robert Reeves and Ilda Corron; sisters Lorell & Morley, Pauline & Bud, and Jo & Mike; a wonderful extended family and the best friends in the world! Sharon grew up in Clarksburg, CA, (a 4th generation Californian) nurtured by a community ofloving people and lived her entire life in the Sacramento area. She was a Camp Fire volunteer earning the Gulick Award, and a Cub Scout leader. Sharon was a stay at home day care Mom, and began her early childhood education career at Cordova Pre-School. Since 1989 she worked for SETA Head Start with responsibility for 32 early learning centers throughout Sacramento County, including services to children and families. The SETA board recently honored Sharon by naming it's newest center the Sharon Neese Early Learning Center. Sharon was a member of the Beanstalk board, Children's Coalition, First 5 Sacramento Advisory Board, Sacramento County School Readiness Committee, and the Christ Unity Church. She received the Child Coalition Child Care Community Award, Educator of the Year from the Department of Education, CSUS, but her most meaningful award was given to her by her Facility Staff of 10 years. Sharon loved the Sierra Nevada Mts & the family cabin at Echo Lake. A celebration of her life will be at Christ Unity Church, 9249 Folsom Blvd., Friday, May 7, 1:00p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Sacramento Children's Home. Arrangements handled by Miller Funeral Home.