Kevin Sharp

Kevin Sharp obituary, Creston, IA

Kevin Sharp

Kevin Sharp Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 29, 2018.
Kevin Sharp, 41, of Creston died March 15, 2018 in Tulum, Mexico. Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Southwestern Community College Gymnasium in Creston. Pastor Mary O'Riley and Pastor Rick Titus will officiate. Burial will be private at Graceland Cemetery, south of Creston. Open visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 30 at the Powers Funeral Home 601 New York Ave. in Creston. No family night is scheduled. In lieu of flowers, memorials are for a SWCC Scholarship, the Creston Basketball Association, the Creston Softball & Baseball League, the Padded Football League, the Creston Brownie Troop 971 and the Creston Boy Scouts. Online condolences can be given at www.powersfh.com. Kevin Wayne Sharp was born on November 1, 1976, in Creston, a son to Ken Sharp and Carol Lynn (Bailey) Sharp. He graduated from Creston High School and from University of Iowa with a degree in Business Finance. During college, Kevin sold Cutco Cutlery, earning top salesman his first summer, thanks to the Creston community. Kevin was united in marriage to Amy Marie Major on June 23, 2001, in Las Vegas, with their families present. Kevin worked at Morgan Stanley in Des Moines as an investment advisor/ broker then at Principal Finance as a 401k Retirement Specialist. They moved to Creston, where Kevin work at the family business of Southwest Distributing Company serving as the Treasurer and Sales Manager. Kevin was a member of the Cromwell Congregational United Church of Christ, Creston Elks Lodge, Creston Eagles Lodge, Whitetails Unlimited, the High Lake Gun Club, Crestmoor Golf Club and on the Board of Directors of the Iowa Beer Wholesalers. Kevin coached baseball, football and basketball. Kevin was a fan of racing and drove car #2 at the Adams County Speedway in Corning, where he had been a former board member. Kevin is survived by his parents Ken and Carol of Creston; sister Amy (husband Chris) Kralik of Creston; brother Kurtis (wife Naomi) Sharp; nephews, Cael Kralik, Ryder and Easton Sharp; niece Jacy Kralik; uncles, Mark (Mary) Sharp, Gary (Val) Bailey, Larry (Kelsey) Bailey and Greg (Mindy) Bailey, all of Creston; an aunt, Chris Bailey of Des Moines, their dog, Buster, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lowell and Betty Sharp and Paul and Verna Bailey, aunt Marcena Bailey, uncle Steve Sharp, cousin Trent Sharp and their dog, Thunder. VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE HERE: http://video.yourtribute.com/video/videotribute.aspx?tributeId=83889 LISTEN TO THE SERVICE AUDIO HERE: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ga1t0lgt5nmlzhv/Sharp%20Service%20Audio.mp3?dl=0

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April 6, 2018

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David Bussa

April 6, 2018

I read the tragic story online and I am at a loss for words. My heart cries for all of the family that survives. I am so sorry for this loss. No words can express my sympathy. David L. Bussa, Cincinnati

Dan Schram

April 5, 2018

We wish to extend our condolences and prayers to all family touched by this tragedy, from our brothers and sisters of the Orange City, IA Fire Department.

susan sems

April 4, 2018

My prayers go out to the Sharp Family and Friends. I am sorry to hear of your loss'

Mark & Kristine Guthrie

April 2, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of this beautiful family. I didn't know them personally, but I wanted to express my condolences. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Mary Heinemann

April 2, 2018

My sympathy to the loss of the family.

Forrest Shady

April 1, 2018

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your family. I'm sure they are looking down on all of you together. May they Rest in Peace.

Annice Williamson

March 31, 2018

So many prayers from all over the world. May their souls rest in paradise...Thinking and praying for all loved ones....

Carolyn McLaren

March 31, 2018

Wishing you strength for today. My heart and thoughts are with you from across ocean. Much love to you all. Xoxo

Christina Smith

March 31, 2018

Prayers of comfort to all of those that knew and loved this family.

Jim & Ronda McIntosh

March 31, 2018

Kevin, Amy, Sterling & Adrianna are in the best care now with our Lord & Savior. May each of them rest in peace now with Jesus Christ.

Carol McKee

March 31, 2018

I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying that the memories you hold in your heart will bring you peace and comfort.

Robert and Lori Hepp

March 31, 2018

Kevin, Amy and kids,
Thanks for all the memories from the camping trips..from playing buckets with glow sticks to Sterling and Drake trying to make it through the night sleeping in a tent . You guys will be truly missed by all. To the Sharp and Fry family my God wrap his loving arms around you at the very hard time. Kevin, Amy and the kids will always be on our hearts as we become friends with them over the last several years..camping trips won't be the same !!

Pat Mercer

March 30, 2018

I did not know your family but wanted to extend my sympathy at this very sad time. A terrible tragedy but a blessing in that they are all together. Wishing your family peace and comfort.

Danny Owens

March 30, 2018

May they rest in peace we all know how we lose a live one but alway's rember them in your hart's and mind.....

Todd Bridges

March 30, 2018

Rip

Bill Smith Smith

March 30, 2018

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You at this Difficult Time! Bill, Ben, Mike and Mike

Millie Lamb

March 30, 2018

Our hearts are with you. Words cannot express how we feel but our thoughts and prayers are with all your fsmily Love you all

Craig Morrison

March 30, 2018

Thoughts and Prayers from Kalona Iowa. Even though our families did not know each other, my whole family is in great pain and sorrow thinking of the loss of this wonderful family. May our arms and the arms of god reach and hold all of you to give you comfort during this time.

Kelly & Julie McCafferty

March 30, 2018

We are all thinking of you and so sorry for your loss.

Pauline/Larry Niles

March 30, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to all during this unspeakable tragedy. Although we do not know the family, our hearts are breaking for all who knew & loved them. What a beautiful family ... No words are adequate.

Don & JoAnn Freeman

March 30, 2018

Major - Fry & Sharp families -- we send out our heartfelt deepest sympathy with prayers of comfort and strength in your loss. May you keep those beautiful fun loving memories in your hearts in your days ahead. Gods love & peace!

Lisa lou larry sacha Dunaiski

March 30, 2018

May you find peace. We seen what happened while on vacation, this should of never happened. Your family looked so happy, you surprised the children with this trip. From our family here to yours God Bless you all, and know Jesus is with you just like he was there with your family in Mexico. We will pray for your family. Blessings

Jeremy Larson

March 30, 2018

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

Pepper Makepeace

March 30, 2018

I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love to the family and friends and to Kevin, Amy, Sterling, and Adrianna.

Chery Hassler

March 29, 2018

I can't tell you the sorrow I feel for your family. My prayers are with you through this most difficult time.

Lela (Kepner) Bettis

March 29, 2018

I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. Our prayers are with your family.

Jayne Ruehrwein

March 29, 2018

There are no words to express my sympathy. I did not know the family, but my thoughts and prays are with them. Bless those little angels.

Michelle Knutson

March 29, 2018

I just wanted to reach out and let you know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our family lost our niece and 2 nephews 2 years ago due to carbon monoxide. We know the pain you are going through with losing so much at once! It's hard to understand and I think it wasn't gods plan to take an entire family from you but he opened his arms to them and will be there to guide you in the tough days to come. I know how hard it is right now and just wanted to let you know your in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

Pat Roche

March 29, 2018

My deepest condolences to the entire family of Kevin Sharp during this extremely difficult time. Kevin has been a friend and great business partner in my 20 plus years with Coors and Pabst.
You will be greatly missed and forever appreciated.

Bill (Virginia) Fastenow

March 29, 2018

My first wonderful happy association with the Sharp Family goes back to Lowell and Betty. We had so many warm and fun times with them. Great people. I know the generations following have carried on the thoughtfulness and progressive attitude to Creston since that time. The Sharp Family through four generations have very well retained the respected name in Creston for the progress they have added this through the lives of Kevin and Amy and Family. The whole community shall always have the love and respect to the Sharp Family. May God be with you all!

Don Petrulis

March 29, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with Kevin, Amy, Sterling and Adrianna. They will be missed by all that knew them. I also pray for all that are suffering because of this sudden and unexpected tragedy, especially immediate Family and Relatives.

Amy Zoch

March 29, 2018

Hi I didn't know the family but I wanted to say my heart breaks at the loss of such a beautiful looking family they will be missed and I'm so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family

Carrie Dowda

March 29, 2018

I am so sorry for ur loss. I have u in my prayers.

Bob & Regina Day

March 29, 2018

We are soooooo very sorry. Hold tightly to the happy memories in your hearts, and speak often of the wonderful times you hold dear!

March 29, 2018

This is so sad. I don't know this family, but I'm so Sorry to hear of this tragedy. Condolences to their family.

Kevin & Lorrie Bates

March 29, 2018

We didn't know Kevin and Amy, but wanted all of you to know that you all are in our thoughts and our prayers. We cannot even begin to imagine the pain of losing four people so dear! May our heavenly father wrap his loving arms around all of you and cradle you in comfort. God Bless!

Donna and Mark Dewey

March 29, 2018

The loss of your loved ones reaches far and wide, affecting so many. We are ALL heartbroken over this terrible tragedy. No words are adequate, but many are praying and really do care. I hope you know how much God loves you and wants to comfort you. Only HE can truly understand your broken heart, and the depth of your pain and loss, as he too, lost his only son.

Rick and Mindy Dresback

March 29, 2018

I know no words can express the pain you are all experiencing, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Bailey's, Sharps and Frys at this most difficult and tragic time.

debbie hall

March 29, 2018

so sorry for the sharp family didn't know them I just want their familys to know u r in my thoughts and prayers god bless

Darrin Sheets

March 28, 2018

Beth, Roger, Fry and Sharp families so sorry to hear of the tragic news of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Blazek

March 28, 2018

Our hearts go out to you and your family. Although I don't know exactly what to say, I want you to know that I am with you in thought and wish you comfort and peace during this time.

Stan n Mary Lowe

March 28, 2018

Although I don't know this family, my heart goes out to their families, my heart aches. Who would ever know that something so tragic could take this beautiful family. May God bring strength to all that knew and loved them.

Joanna Grace Kennedy

March 28, 2018

We are all deeply sadden at this sad event. Please lein on God, he will get you through this. Prayers to you all.

Bill & Jane Wolfe

March 28, 2018

Our hearts ache for the terrible tragedy that has happened to all of your families. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts & prayers.

Holly and Dan

March 28, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bring comfort and strength to you all.

Joel and Karen Worthington

March 28, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Kevin and his family would always give us a hand when we were in Creston for the hot air balloon event. Their kindness and friendship will be missed.

Dee and Tracy Hurt

March 28, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Sherry Botkin Rodrigues

March 28, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. God Bless and Aloha from Kauai.

Kevin & Carol King

March 28, 2018

During this difficult time when you are trying to cope with such tragedy, just know that all of you are being remembered in thought and in prayer. You have our deepest sympathy!

Mindy Roper

March 28, 2018

My deepest sympathies to your family. It is a terrible tragedy. All though I did not know Kevin and Amy, I have known Naomi my whole life and cannot even imagine what you all are going through. I hope you can get through this by holding onto the wonderful memories that you have of all of them. RIP Sharp Family

Toni Araiza

March 28, 2018

In God's name I pray.

Kimberly Hamner

March 28, 2018

Deepest Sympathies ... Thoughts and Prayers to all the family & Friends.. Thinking of all of you..
Kim Hamner, Ashlin , Ayrin & Liam Maxwell..

Kathy Curtis

March 28, 2018

I did not know this young family personally but I do know other family members Like everyone my heart is breaking May God surround love ones with his loving care

Don and Sharon Irelan

March 28, 2018

Such a tragic loss for family and friends! May your memories bring comfort and peace! Our thoughts and prayers are extended to all. Don and Sharon Irelan

Carole Forler

March 28, 2018

Sending my deepest sympathies to your family and friends. Amy and I were co-workers and she was so very special. I loved working with her, especially her sense of humor, I always laughed when we talked. I'll miss her very much. I'm so sorry for your loss. ~Carole Forler

Sandi Lauer

March 28, 2018

Words cannot express the sadness of the loss of Kevin, Amy, Sterling and Adrianna. My thoughts and prayers are with Beth & Roger and family, the Major's family and Ken & Carol and family.

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Patty Thede

March 28, 2018

I do not know the family but just know that our hearts are sad and are thinking about all of you and we
are sending you prayers.
Tony & Patty Thede
Johnston, Iowa

Brenda Thom

March 28, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. You and the family will be in our prayers.

Tim & JoAnne Bishop

March 28, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the Fry & Sharp families for there tragic loss. Thoughts and prayers to both families. God Bless you all and help you get through these hard times. May they R.I.P.

Tammy J

March 28, 2018

I do not know the family but my heart hurts for them. Such a tragic end to a happy time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Paul Somers

March 28, 2018

There are no adequate words for this sorrowfull happening. MAY THE LORD GRANT PEACE TO ALL REMAINING FAMILY MEMBERS.

Lorraine Schonewill

March 28, 2018

I do not know your family but our hearts are breaking for you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hold your memories close to your hear. God Bless you all.

Jo Link

March 28, 2018

To all of the Sharp, Fry and Bailey families, my deepest sympathy. You are all in my prayers for continued strength throughout a very tough journey. May you all feel the love and support of a huge community extending far beyond the boundaries of Creston.

Jan Lesan & Chris Foster

March 28, 2018

We are so sorry for the loss of the Sharp Family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to both families.

Paula and Todd Jacobson

March 28, 2018

Our deep sympathy in this tragic loss. We are and will continue to pray for all of you. We pray for moments of peace to calm your heart, mind and soul.

Cinda Barnez

March 27, 2018

So sorry to hear about the death of the sharp family.you have my sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deborah Thys

March 27, 2018

Thoughts and prayers go out to the extended Sharp families. Such an unbelievable tragedy. God be with you all in this time of sorrow & mourning.

Jean Alspach

March 27, 2018

Truly Sorry. The Love you all shared lives on and will connect you through all the stress of loss. Blessings.

Melissa Beatty-Woods

March 27, 2018

My deepest condolences to both families. No words can describe how painful this must be for all of you. I pray God gives you comfort and strength through this trying and difficult time.

Corbi Miller-Worley

March 27, 2018

Loving thoughts and prayers.

kristine gaunt

March 27, 2018

So sorry for Your Loss of all your Loved ones.I pray for your comfort in this difficult time.

Deb Marquart

March 27, 2018

Thoughts and prayers to the family. May God wrap you in His arms and bring you comfort.

Connie Ellis

March 27, 2018

To all of Kevin , Amy , Sterling, and Adrianna 's family and friends my deepest sympathy . I loved each of them .... my heart aches for all of them .

Marsha Wilson

March 27, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Deb Marquart

March 27, 2018

Thoughts and prayers to all of the family. May God wrap you in His arms and comfort you.

Venita and Bob Wichhart

March 27, 2018

Our hearts are broken for all of you. We send all of you loving thoughts and hugs.

Leslie Luther

March 27, 2018

Thoughts and Prayers to the family's of Kevin and Amy Sharp. Steve and Leslie Luther

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