Sharon Diane Brickell

Sharon Diane Brickell obituary, Montrose, CO

Sharon Diane Brickell

Sharon Brickell Obituary

Visit the Crippin Funeral Home - Montrose website to view the full obituary.

Cherished wife and best friend who lived with grace, kindness, and steadfast spirit Forever loved, Sharon Diane Brickell November 25, 1953 – October 4, 2025

Sharon Diane Brickell, 71, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on October 4, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Sharon earned her master’s degree in Food Sciences and devoted her career to helping others as a registered dietitian. She will be remembered for her quiet strength, gentle kindness, and steadfast spirit — shy and kind with a constitution of steel.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Michael O. Brickell, and her beloved cat, Matty.

“Thank you, Sharon Diane, for being the best wife I could have asked for. Through you, I learned the art of true love. I love you.”

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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802 Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401

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