Sharon Daughton Obituary
She was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 13th, 1945, and grew up in Jacksonville, Illinois. She attended Illinois College majoring in mathematics and minoring in French. She met her husband, William Daughton, there. They were married for 58 years.
Sharon dedicated her career to the field of information technology, working for notable organizations including Hewlett-Packard and Colorado College. Her professional journey took her to various communities throughout Colorado and Missouri, including Colorado Springs, Boulder, Longmont, and Rolla, Missouri.
Known for her generous spirit and caring nature, Sharon had a warmth that drew people to her. Her friendly personality touched the lives of everyone she encountered, and she was beloved by family, friends, and colleagues alike.
Sharon's greatest joy was her family. She cherished her role as grandmother to her six grandchildren: Jacey, Holden, Ian, Seth, Vanessa, and Riley, and took deep pride in watching them grow.
Sharon is survived by her devoted husband, William Daughton; her sons, Tim Daughton and his wife Cathy of Appleton, Wisconsin, and Jeff Daughton and his wife Shelley of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her six beloved grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Anyone wishing to donate in her name can send donations to Happy Cats Haven, 327 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829.
Sharon's kindness, generosity, and loving spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
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Skip & Dona Johnson
February 18, 2026
Dear Bill, We are so sorry for your loss. We have so many fond memories of the times we spent with you and Sharon. As you may recall, Sharon and Dona became best friends when they met at the Longmont Newcomers Club in 1998. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Skip and Dona
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Linda Curtis
January 31, 2026
Sharon was a dear classmate and treasured friend. So many wonderful memories. She will always be loved and missed.
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