William Sharp obituary, 1928-2016, East Lansing, MI

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William Sharp

1928 - 2016

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Jill & Terry Perkins

April 19, 2016

Arlene: Terry and I were so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You were one of my first and favorite co-workers at MSU and our hearts are breaking for you. We know Bill was green and white through and through and will be missed by so many. Upon reading Bill's obituary, we realized that your grandson, Taylor played soccer with our son, Drew in high school at Williamston. A small world, to be sure! Sending our hugs and many blessings to you and your family during this difficult time.

Randy Kinder

April 19, 2016

Deepest condolences. Mr. Sharp was a fixture at all of our sporting events. Hard to imagine ELHS sports without him.

April 19, 2016

We also share prayers and offer condolences to family and friends.

Mr. Sharp's time on the City Council was marked by a refreshing, common sense approach to government and progress which had been clearly lost in previous years.

His contributions to the community and exemplary citizenship are not forgotten by those who knew him.

Bill Henner

April 19, 2016

Brad and Lou

Sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in your prayers.

Bill & Amy Henner

John and Nancy Beadling

April 18, 2016

Prayers and blessings to the entire Sharp family. Hi to Melinda Brad and Lou. Long time away from el. My Father just passed away at the Eaton Palative care facility. What a wonderful place. Love John and Nancy Beadling

Kathy Morgan

April 18, 2016

Dear Melinda, I just heard about your dad passing from Faith yesterday. My condolences to you and your family.

Jeremy Sampson

April 18, 2016

My condolences to the entire Sharp family. Bill always took time to say hello at Michigan State hockey games. I always looked forward to seeing him there.

My thoughts are with you and your family

Kelly Roberts

April 18, 2016

Mrs. Sharp,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I remember you and Mr. Sharp so fondly from Ville Montee. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Mary and Andy Anton

April 18, 2016

So many fond memories of Bill. Love and prayers to Arlene, Melinda, Brad and families.

Phil (Mike) O'Leary

April 18, 2016

I am saddened by the news of the passing of Bill. He was a mentor to me both in athletics at ELHS as well as training me to take over as videographer. He personally gave me my diploma, and I felt true friendship from this kind individual.
My condolences to the family, and especially Melinda and Brad.
My he be a peace, and we will miss him.

Frances Sowders

April 17, 2016

So glad to have known this wonderful man. A friend and neighbor. My condolences.

Frances (Martin) Sowders

Mary Metzger

April 17, 2016

Rest in peace, Mr. Sharp. We'll never forget your kindness for our dad when he was ill.

Gretchen Myers (Meinke)

April 17, 2016

Dear Brad - So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. You and your family will be remembered in prayer.

Robin (Jorgensen) Geahan

April 17, 2016

Brad,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was quite a man in the East Lansing community. Hold all of the memories of him close in your heart.

Please also extend my sympathy to your mom.

Gene Garrison

April 17, 2016

Arlene-
Bev and I send our sympathies to you and the Sharp family at this time. Bill was a longtime friend and fellow Kiwanian, serving as president of the club the year before my term. I recall telling him I could not imagine having as good a year as he did but he assured me it would exceed his and then went to work making sure it was so. We had a lot of good laughs together and shared a lot of great times. I will miss him but cherish the impact he had upon my life. You have also been a big part of those years and memories, and our wish is that the love and support of friends and family help heal the sense of loss that is unfortunately a part of all our lives at this time.

Gene & Bev Garrison

Roger & Betty Dean

April 17, 2016

Our prayers are with all of the family. Bill was such a great guy, we know he will be missed by family and his many friends. God bless.

Judy Green

April 15, 2016

Ron and I were so saddened to hear of Bills passing. He was such a wonderful man and a remarkable citizen and contributor to the Lansing/East Lansing Community. His love of people was evident in the way he approached life and interacted with everyone. We are all lucky to have been able to call him "friend."

Maria Olivia & Al Mejorado

April 15, 2016

Melinda, we are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Seems like he was a great man, one who a lot of people will remember a lot. our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your mom.

Jenni Jury Bennett

April 14, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to all of you! Mr. Sharp was a legend and will be missed!

Diane Ranshaw

April 14, 2016

Hi Melinda
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It is so bitter sweet. You have a lot to be proud of as you witnessed the wonderful example of your Dad's giving back. So many great memories to savor with your own children. My prayers go out to you all.
Diane Ranshaw

Patrick&Holly Keenan

April 14, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our heart filled prayers to your wife. May you rest and beem down on your Spartans lead them to victories. Bless you sir.

April 14, 2016

Our sincerest condolences. He obviously was an accomplished man. We were fortunate enough to have had the pleasure of our children being taught by one of his greatest accomplishments, one of the states best teachers, his daughter, Melinda.

The Pavia-McGinn Family

April 14, 2016

Melinda, Brad: I am sorry to hear about your father"s passing. He was a truly decent man whom I had the pleasure of knowing, and being a neighbor to.
Respectfully Yours, Paul J Pfeifer.

Legacy Remembers

Posted events

April 17, 2016

Apr

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Okemos Community Church

4734 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI

Apr

23

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Okemos Community Church

4734 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI

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