Sharalyne Deveny Viger

Born Riverside, NJ

1\24\1950-2\11\2025

At 3 yrs old the Deveny family moved to Everett Washington. Grew up in north Everett, and attended Everett High School and was a Seagal, graduated in 1968. Also a member or the Mt. Baker and Mt. Pilchuck ski patrols. Then became a stewardess for Western airlines, she love to travel getting to see the U.S., Alaska and Hawaii. Joe and Shari fell in love at first sight, and then where married in 1980. Shari became a certified raw chef, whenever Patti Smith would play the Seattle area, she would request Shari's raw food because she enjoyed it. Shari trained and completed in two women's triathlons. Became a business owner with her husband Joe, and also worked with the Everett school district. She was chosen as Everett high school Mom of the year in 2000/2001. She later ran the culinary restaurant department at Sno-isle skill center. She also enjoyed Sky diving at Harvey field. In 2019, after retirement she was diagnosed with cancer, where her true warrior spirit came out. This lead to a new adventure in to natural healing, the world of Wimhof cold plunging, and rubber ducks. This lead to 5 1\2 more years shared with friends and family. Her mom taught her to sew, she never stopped. She enjoyed making gifts for friends and family. Shari was also a die hard Super Sonics fan since the 70's.

She is survived by Husband Joe "Smoke",brother Scott, and Kids, Jacques, Taimi, Krieg and Thunder. Shari was friends with Bill W. for 37 years. She was one tough broad. Saturday March 15 at 12pm there will be a celebration of life for Shari located at, Normanna lodge - 2725 Oakes Ave, Everett Wa

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Sharalyne Viger

13 Entries

Andrea

May 8, 2025

I met Shari in a Facebook group & we became friends, exchanged Christmas cards with recipes, etc. She was a wonderful person & will most definitely be missed. To her husband & children, I'm very sorry for your loss

Teresa Townsell

April 8, 2025

Oh, Jacques and Taimi, I love the picture you guys chose for your Mom! I think it captured her spirit-she was always such a light and a ball of energy! I'm so sorry she has passed; I know you will be missing your wonderful mom. Big hugs and love for you two, whom I remember so well! Teresa Townsell, aka Ms. Townsell

Adria

March 15, 2025

My deepest condolences to Joe and family! I will miss Shari here on earth and will be forever grateful for the love and devotion she and Joe shared and gave us the gift to witness such love on earth. May she rest beautifully in peace. Until we meet again my dear friend. I love you Adria

Judith a godfrey

March 12, 2025

I didn´t know Sharie very well. A regret I will always have. I was so very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a lovely, unique person which will be missed.

Gwen Danforth

March 11, 2025

I first met Shari in our German class at EHS. I'm figuring that was 66-67. She was a year ahead of me and I looked up to her.

Later our paths crossed in 1988, again I got to admire her and our friendship grew. I'll miss her at meetings, coffee and lunch.

My sympathy to Joe and family.

Stephanie McBee

March 10, 2025

Shar is my cousin. I have many wonderful childhood memories, "the lake", Jet(their dog), family gatherings(that as teenagers, we would roll our eyes as if to say, another one?). As the years passed, I came to realize that those family gatherings were the glue that held us together even as our lives took different paths. As adults(post 50´s), Shar, Kath, Cynthia, Sue, sometimes Terri and myself would get together once or twice a year for our `palt´ parties. Swedish potato dumplings smothered with butter. Thanks to our beloved Swedish gram who introduced us to palt. We would make palt, eat palt, reminisce and laugh. I will always remember the good times!

JoAnn Heichel

March 8, 2025

I think I worked with Shari at GTE many, many years ago. A red head full of life and vigor. I have been thinking of her lately and wondering what became of her. My sincere sympathies to her family for their loss. We used to get into trouble together :)

Mary Veneziani

March 8, 2025

I got to know Shari through her children, Jacques &Taimi, I was their teacher and coach at Everett HS.

Shari was one of the most dedicated moms and supporters for everything her kids did. She worked tirelessly to help them and to support their teachers. She and I became friends and also triathlon buddies.
I can still hear Shari "lecturing" me on my diet of candy and junk food - but do remember her sneaking in a bag or two of Tim's Cascade potato chips.
She had the best smile and laugh - and that was all I needed to make a bad day better.
You leave behind a wonderful husband and two great kids!!
I will miss you my friend.

Matt Hornyak

March 8, 2025

Rest is eternal peace, Shari, after your adventurous and spirit-filled life. I'm grateful that we finally connected (as adults) over the past 4-5 yrs even though our childhood homes were just blocks apart.

Fred Claymore

March 7, 2025

Shari always wore a bracelet with the name Lt Col Wayne Wolfkiel on it. He was shot down over Laos in 1968 just a couple of months after she graduated from EHS. I first met her when she was dating Charlie, her "practice husband". Years later she married a guy I had graduated with and for the last 44+ years my wife Terri and I got to be witness to a true love affair. A piece of my heart goes with her and another stays here with Joe.

Marcia Fankhauser

March 7, 2025

The Deveneys were close family friends. Shari´s mom Lucille was one of my mom´s best friends since childhood. I babysat Shari snd Scott on many a "parents´ night out." Lots of memories! I was shocked to see that Shari died. She had such a zest for life and strong spirit. Bless you, dear Shari, and your entire family.

Dan Gillespie

March 7, 2025

Sorry to hear of Shari's passing. I made many trips to Mt Pilchuck with the Deveney family, and we had a mutual friend in Bill W.

Janice Hoekendorf Buckner

March 7, 2025

I´ve known Shari since kindergarten at Whittier Elementary School. We graduated from Everett High together. We lived approximately one block from one another. We had kids the same age. Shari always had a story to tell which was rather funny. I´ll miss her.

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