Minneapolis, Minnesota
Howe, Shari Lyn Landers Shari Lyn Landers was born in Fulda, MN, on October 27, 1939 to Raymond and Mildred Landers. She graduated from Fulda High School and the University of Minnesota as a dental hygienist. She completed her Master's degree in Vocational Education from the University of North Dakota in the early 1990s. She raised her family in Anoka, Fulda, and Crookston. While in Fulda, Shari managed a horse farm, worked for the MN Dept of Health for its Public School Dental Programs, acted as Instructor for Fulda Community Pool, was a Board Director for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MN, and was one of the first women to be a horse show judge for the AQHA, PHA, and PAL associations. While in Crookston, Shari taught Equine Science at U of M, Crookston. In 1991 she volunteered with the Peace Corps program in Jamaica. In 1994, Shari was appointed the Project Manager for Jamaica and held a similar position for the Solomon Islands. She then became a Peace Corps Global Trainer and worked in its Washington D.C. headquarters. Shari also provided contract services to the Peace Corps in Mexico, Morocco and Azerbaijan. She returned to Minneapolis to retire in 2005. Shari is survived by two sons, Robert L. Howe of Vail, CO, Charles C. Howe of Victoria, MN; two daughters, Rae French (Howe) of Crookston, MN and Lea Howe Waldridge of Wash D.C.; her loving partner, John (Jimmy) Jobson of Jamaica; her good friend, Robert E. Howe of Fargo, ND, and her sisters, Karen Coffee of Hampton, MN and Jill Landers of Mpls, MN. Shari greatly enjoyed her many grandchildren, niece, and nephew. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family encourages you to place a donation "In the Memory of Shari Howe" at any US Bank branch. Proceeds will be donated to the Struthers Parkinson Center for further research on Shy Drager's Syndrome. Shari passed away from this disease on August 11th with family by her side. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 18th at 3:00 pm at: Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel 612-781-1999 2610 19th Ave. N.E.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
To Bob, Charlie, Lea & Rea
I just became aware of the loss of your Mother Shari. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families. Many memories came to life of the many horse show days. My father Joe always enjoyed the time spent at horse shows doing the pair class. Shari always had a great smile and a friendly hello. Take care.
Dale & Judy Crowley
August 23, 2007 | Spring Valley, WI
To Shari's Loved Ones,
A small group of Fuldaites had been getting together in Florida in January each year and a couple years ago we called Shari and I'm so glad that we were able to talk together. It was just a warm and friendly conversation about our children.
God Bless Kay Christianson Boyter
Kay Christianson Boyter
August 20, 2007 | Palm Harbor, FL
Dear Landers and Howe families: I was deeply saddened to learn of cousin Shari's passing. Wish were were closer to help during this time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Don and Gail Hall
Donald Hall
August 18, 2007 | Ludington, MI
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. I keep the nicest memories of Shari in my heart from the short time I had known her.I am with you all in the deapest sorrow.
Greta Korpadiova
August 18, 2007 | Bratislava,Slovakia,Europe
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jack & Lucy Landers
August 17, 2007 | Durham,, NC
Our condolences go out to the family of Shari Landers. Lana and I both went to school with Shari in Fulda, Mn.
Loren & Lana Heger
August 17, 2007 | Dundee, MN
From the United States Peace Corps Director of Communications, Richard Parker:
The Peace Corps is saddened to hear about Shari Howe’s passing. Shari devoted two and a half years of her life as a Peace Corps Volunteer, and after serving as a Volunteer, she later worked at Peace Corps Headquarters to ensure that Volunteers around the world had the finest and highest quality training possible
Richard Parker
August 17, 2007 | Washington, DC
I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of Shari's passing. I went to school with Shari at Fulda,Mn for 11 years. We went to the same church and sang in the choir together. I visited her about 5 or 6 times since she got sick. She always had that smile on her face even when she could no longer communicate. The Fulda Class's of 1955 thru 1958 will miss her. Jim Czepa, Woodbury, Mn.
Jim Czepa
August 16, 2007 | Woodbury
Dear Lea and family,
We want you to know that our thougts are with you and all the family as you go through this difficult time. We love you and will be with you in spirit this weekend.
Love, Chuck and Brenda
brenda waldridge
August 16, 2007 | Midlothian, VA
