Sharon Olwert Swarm

Sharon Swarm Obituary

77, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in the Memory Care Unit at Lutheran Home, with her loving, longtime friend, Laura English, at her side. Sharon was a proud alumnus of Baldwin Wallace where she earned Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Arts in Education Degrees. She was a Band Director at Middleburg Heights Junior High beginning in 1965; later the Orchestra Director at both Berea High and Roehm Junior High and an Instrumental Music Teacher at several elementary schools in the Berea School District. She and her husband Ed moved to Flagler Beach, Florida where she participated in Community Band, was President of the Homeowner's Association at Surfside Estates, and Choir Director at Santa Maria Del Mar Catholic Church, in Flagler Beach. When she moved back to Ohio, Sharon was a member of Saint Clarence Catholic Church in North Olmsted and sang in the choir. She is survived by 13 cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Swarm and her parents, Chester and Helen Olwert. A Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Details will be posted on heritagecremationsociety.com and cleveland.com. Memorial contributions may be made in Sharon's memory to Lutheran Home - Lutheran Elderhood Foundation 2116 Dover Center Rd., Westlake, Ohio 44145. Holy Family Hospice - 6707 State Rd. Parma Ohio 44134, Baldwin Wallace University – www.bw.edu Condolences and special memories can be shared online at www.heritagecremationsociety.com Heritage Cremation Society 800.864.2295

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Published by Cleveland.com from Apr. 14 to Apr. 19, 2020.

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Anita Morgan

April 8, 2021

Sharon sat next to me in choir at St. Clarence and she was my 'sidekick" in our skits. She was so much fun!!! I will not forget her!

Mark Tinsley

April 21, 2020

I was so blessed to have Miss Olwert as my band teacher at MHJHS (72-75). She was so passionate about not only music, but as an elite instructor to all of her students.

I have such great memories of being in symphonic and jazz bands my 3-years in middle school. Only wish there we're many more.

God Bless Miss Olwert. May she Rest In Peace.

Debby Hoyman

April 20, 2020

RIP

Debby Hoyman

April 20, 2020

She was my Band Director at Middleburg Hts. Jr. High & hv. great memories of her love for music.

Mary Lou Hess

April 18, 2020

Our children played in Sharon Olwert's Middleburg Hts Band . it was a rewarding experience for her musicians and the parents. I can still see her dancing on the podium at Night Train rendition. She was an exceptional teacher for her love of music and training children to perform on their instruments. I also remember Christmas caroling at her home in Brookpark where she lived with her mother. She got such a kick out of that. We lost track of her after she moved to Florida. I can see Sharon singing with the angels in heaven and maybe doing a little soft shoe dance. RIP, Sharon!

Anita Morgan

April 16, 2020

When Sharon joined the St. Clarence choir, she sat next to me in the alto section. She had a delightful sense of humor and so she and I had many times of laughter putting together little skits for our choir parties. She was a lovely, kind person and a heck of a musician.

April 16, 2020

Miss Olwert was a wonderful teacher and band director. She loved teaching and loved her students. It was a wonderful experience being a part of Middleburg Heights Junior High Band. (1974 - 1977)
Thank you Miss Olwert, God bless you.
Sue (Koberna) Powers

Terri Daso

April 16, 2020

Never forgot her from MH junior high band. She was an inspirational joyful spirit and friend. Rest in peace, Miss Olwert.

Debbie Hawk

April 15, 2020

Miss Olwert (as we knew her in the 70s), was a wonderful musician who adored her students. She gave 100% to help teens learn that music, good behavior, and team work can be fun, as well as helping us increase our confidence. RIP Miss Olwert, you were one of our favorites!

Jane Claspy Nesmith

April 15, 2020

"Miss Olwert" had a huge impact on my life. She was the band director at Middleburg Heights Junior High when I was a student there, 1974-1977. She was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable teacher who had high expectations for all of us in the band. She knew how to appeal to awkward tweens, and she helped us make beautiful music. We loved to see her expressive directing style on the podium!

Although it's been many years since MHJHS, I still occasionally play my flute to accompany our church choir. I will think of her when I do.

Rest in peace, Miss Olwert. You were the best.

Donna Hames

April 15, 2020

Ms. Olwert had more patience than any other teacher. She was wonderful.

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