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She married Dallas Coats on June 26, 1964, and together they served in the ministry in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Indiana. She ministered alongside Dallas in numerous ways and served as a nurse in various capacities. They raised three children, Erlene, Denise, and Bruce.
Remaining to cherish Sharon's memory are children Erlene (Doug) Johnson and Bruce (Sheryl) Coats; sister Judy Turner and brother Don (Anne) Turner; sisters-in-law, Gayle Turner and Deloris Royer; son-in-law Alan Kachic; grandchildren Meridith, Brittany, Kate, Chris, Rachel, and Ben. In addition, she is survived by great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Preceding Sharon in death are her beloved husband Dallas; parents Sylvan and Margaret Turner; daughter Denise Kachic; brothers Dwayne and Melvin Turner; sister Virgina Turner; in-laws Raymond and Loraine Coats; brothers-in-law Leonard (Ruth) Coats, Roy Royer; and sister-in-law Elaine (Ken) May.
A funeral service for Sharon will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday May 15, 2025, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Rev. Dr. Bruce C. Coats officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 pm until the time of service. Burial will be held at Gresham Public Cemetery in Gresham.
Memorial donations in Sharon's memory may be directed to AgapeHope, a pastoral counseling and care ministry for vocational missionaries and pastors, where her daughter Erlene serves as the vice president and counselor. Donations can be given online at https://agapehope.com/Give or by mail at AgapeHope, PO Box 1030, Woodinville, WA 98072.
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