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SHARENE ELANDER Obituary
March 2, 2017
Heaven just gained a new angel as Sharene Randell Elander, 79 passed away peacefully on March 2nd surrounded by her loving family.
A Seattle native, she was born at Swedish Hospital to Cyril and Margaret Randell on Feb 11, 1938.
Sharene attended Bellevue High School ('55) and graduated from the U W ('59) where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and a student body officer.
Upon graduating, she married Zac Elander and became an Air Force wife settling in Dover, DE where her two children, Blair and Caron were born.
After moving back to Bellevue, Sharene began a distinguished career of child raising, fund raising and planning numerous world travels. She was a board member and major fund raiser for MONA and Maple Hall in La Conner, and the Anacortes Arts
Commission. Sharene was an avid book reader and long-time member of two significant book clubs. She had a heart for bringing art and literature to all ages. Throughout her life she was the epitome of sophistication, class and grace.
Sharene leaves behind Zac, her husband of 57 years; son Blair (Ruth), daughter Caron Teijen ( Fred) plus her greatly loved grandchildren, Justin Medsker, Brooke Elander, and Andrew and Lyle Teijen.
She is predeceased by her parents, brother Cyril "Randy" Randell, and grandson Brett Elander.
A memorial service to celebrate Sharene's life will be held at the Mt. Vernon Bethany Covenant Church on March 25th at 11:00 AM with a reception following.
Memorial donations in Sharene's name may be made to the Skagit Valley Family YMCA building fund, or the Easter Seals WA "For Camp Stand By Me".
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Memories and Condolences
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February 28, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always. Hosea 13:14*
Janet FOSTER
March 15, 2017
Sharne was the first friend I made when moving to the Skagit Valley. I will miss her
amazing humor and insightful political views.
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