Dr. Sharon W. Swope

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Just saw this obituary. I had no idea and am grieving. Sharon and I worked together at Horace Mann Insurance Company in Springfield, IL, long ago when we were in our early-mid 20s. We became immediate friends. That was easy to do with...

I loved this lady! I worked under her at Yakutat.

Those we love don't go away,

They walk beside us every day,

Unseen, unheard, but always near,

Still loved, still missed and very dear.

rest easy grandma

Sharon was such an inspiration to me. I knew her from Yakutat, where I was a student and she was the Superintendent of Schools years ago...She graciously agreed to provided job references for me when I went out into the 'real world' and I have thought about her often throughout the years. I was extremely sad to read about her passing. It's been a long time since I've seen her, but I remember as if it was yesterday; she was bigger than life, fun, funny and radiating with good energy. My...

My sympathy to the Swopes

Jason-You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. She loved you very much my friend.

Sharon and I were high school classmates and almost always together and usually in some kind of mischief. We were always giggling. I was so thrilled to reunite through email with her early last year after 50 years of lost time. I will always remember Sharon, my friend. Suzanne Wollman Huston, Versailles, Ohio

Bob and Family: Gloria and I were saddened to learn of the passing of a very special lady. We feel privileged to have known her while we were working together in southwestern Alaska. I will always remember that smile and her upbeat humor; she always left one feeling special. Thank you, too Bob for all the ways you showed our family the kindness you both had for each other and others. My prayers for you and your family.