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Sharon Main Obituary
A private celebration of life will be held to honor Sharon. In memory of her compassionate spirit towards animals, it was her wish that donations be made in her memory to Cabrillo Marine Aquarium of San Pedro or any animal charity.
May Sharon's legacy of generosity, friendship, and love for animals live on in those who knew and loved her.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Randa L Ray
March 31, 2024
Randa L Ray
March 31, 2024
Randa L Ray
March 31, 2024
Randa L Ray
March 31, 2024
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Randa L Ray
March 31, 2024
Randa L Ray
March 31, 2024
More pictures of Sharon, In Desert Hot Springs as a child with a cat, a dog named Max, on Easter Sunday at about age 17 (note the dress!), At her High School graduation in her gown, and sitting with my mom, Virginia Jacobson, on the steps of the reservoir where she swam so often as a child.
Randa L Ray
March 31, 2024
Randa L Ray
March 31, 2024
Randa L Ray
March 31, 2024
Randa L Ray
March 31, 2024
Sharon was my cousin, 8 years older than me, but always willing to "play" with me when she came out to the desert to visit. We would wander in the washes and explore around the Ranch that my great grandparents, Al and Mattie Jackson, had homesteaded in the 1920's. When my parents purchased the property from them in 1954 and we moved to Desert Hot Springs to live, Sharon was often around because many of the Hemmingsen family had homesteads nearby. When my brother Jon was born in July, Sharon came out to help my Mom, and she often reminisced about how we had spent so much time learning to fold the cloth diapers just right, and then found out they were much too large and fell off right away. She took me to church at the Methodist Church in DHS, and we slept outside on cots under the trees when it was too hot inside the house. (No AC) She really loved all the kitties on the ranch, and a litter of new kittens would bring total delight! Sharon loved to laugh, to have fun, and to "roll with the punches" with good humor. In her later years, she would come to the desert to get her hair done, often having it dyed red, white, and blue for the Fourth of July, or green for St Patrick's Day. My husband and I went to see her several years ago, and she wanted to meet at a restaurant because she said she "didn't cook," and she said she really enjoyed being invited to holiday meals at her neighbors' homes. She always spoke of wanting to come back out to visit the desert, but not being able to drive that far any more; we tried to pin her down as to a time when we could come to get her, but she said she "didn't want to miss tee time at the golf course." The last time I was able to talk to her on the phone (she was hard to reach, and said she kept losing her phone) was February 5th, the day of the historic storm and flooding in the LA basin, and she said she had water in her backyard but no damage "as yet." I said, "Go get some towels, and we'll talk soon," but I was never able to reach her after that, despite many attempts. Goodbye, dear Cousin, I hope that you are enjoying the afterlife as much as you enjoyed your childhood on the desert -- and MORE! I am sorry I didn't get more details about early life out here, the identity of all the people in your mom's photographs, and one more exuberant hug. I know you wanted to come back as a whale, but if you get the chance, say "Hi" to Mom and Dad, Mattie and Al, Ann and Riley, and all our folks. Jon and I will miss you! ---Randa Ray
Trudy Diekmann
March 11, 2024
Trudy Diekmann
March 11, 2024
Trudy Diekmann
March 11, 2024
Trudy Diekmann
March 11, 2024
Trudy Diekmann
March 11, 2024
Photos of Sharon with me (Trudy), my mom (Lundy/Timm), and my nephew, her godson, Justin.
Trudy Brown Diekmann
March 10, 2024
Sharon, I called her my aunt because she was one of my mom, Timm/Lundy's best friends and I've know her for more than 40 years.
Sharon took me to my first concern, Michael Jackson, one of her absolute favorite music artists, I was about 8, and it was amazing.
She was a big kid at heart and we went to Disneyland where she got me Mickey ears with my name on them, which was a great because "Trudy" was never on any of the common name souvenirs.
I used her Blazer, pre-whale tail, for my driving test in 1990, so I didn't have to use my mom's stick shift and I loved going on flower deliveries with her when we all worked and mostly lived at a Aladdin's Florist.
What I will remember most is just how happy and generous she was. She was a huge animal lover, just like me, and rescues so many over the years. She kept one of our childhood cats, Teeny Teak, until she passed at over 20 yrs old.
Sharon gave great hugs and had a laugh that drew you in even if you didn't feel like laughing. She was a big part of my childhood and my family for more than 40 years and I'm happy I can say I was part of her journey and was able to repay her lifelong kindness with some of my own in her later years. You take care of family, even the kind that wasn't blood, and Sharon was definitely my family.
I'll miss you. Go dance with your parents and swim with the whales, my dear friend.
Cyndi Najarro
March 9, 2024
Sharon was one of the first friends I made, I met her when I was around 5. I remember going over to her house and asking if I could hang out with her rabbit, Madison. Sharon was this massive light of energy and she radiated it openly and truly touched the lives of all whom she met. I hope that when I grow up I am just like her. Her girls, Lucy & Frida, have successfully joined my own pack of pups and I promise Sharon that I will love and care for her girls the best I can for the rest of their lives.
Gina Christopher
March 9, 2024
I have several memories over the past 12 years. I´ve had the honor to be neighbors and friends with Sharon Main. This photo was taken at one of my big Halloween bash is in 2018. She was my security guard,parking attendant, and fireball shooter partner. She had the time of her life at this party. We danced and sang to music all night long I truly feel this will be one of her cherished moments in her golden years. I wanted to thank you Sharon for being the first neighbor to come to me to congratulate me on my first home, and just being a supportive friend and confidant to me. I promise to fulfill my wishes you asked me to do and you will be swimming with the whale soon. Rest in peace my dear friend I´ll see you on the other side one day.
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