Sharon Burchard

Sharon Irene, Burchard
December 2 , 1950 - April 8, 2016
Sharon Irene Burchard, 65, of Merced, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016.  She was born to the late Theodore Gerard Burchard and Lillian Irene Burchard on December 2, 1950.  She attended Arvin Elementary and Arvin High School in Arvin, CA and was a graduate of the Class of 1969.  Later as an adult, she attended Merced Junior College.  Through the years, she had been active in Girl Scouting and volunteering at the schools, both for her children and later her grandchildren.  She also loved the San Francisco Giants and loved watching the games and cheering on her team.
Family and friends were her passion and delight.  She loved cooking and family gatherings and cherished the times when everyone could be together, celebrating at holidays and get-togethers.
Sharon was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Desirae Crittenden earlier this year. and also a cousin, who was like a brother, Michael Wayne Sheri, of Merced.  She is survived by her children, Stephanie Burchard Marlatt, and Ryan Burchard, and daughter-in-law, Monica Saucedo, all of Merced, 6 grandchildren: Joshua Marlatt, Lauren and Garrett Anderson, Victoria, Julia and Brandon Burchard, all of Merced.  She also leaves behind a brother "Mickey" Boucher, and his wife Darlene, both of Mission Viejo, as well as their 3 adult children Tanis, Denise, and Michael and their children, a cousin, who was like a sister, Brenda Noblia, of Bakersfield, CA, and many nieces, nephews, and their children.  Additionally, she leaves behind a longtime partner, James David Wright of Merced, and numerous friends that she considered family.
Services will be held Friday, April 15, 2016 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church at 12:00 PM, with reception to immediately follow.  Arrangements are entrusted to Whitton Family Funeral Service of Merced.
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