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1955
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2022
Thomas Sharkey Obituary
February 5, 1955 - April 16, 2022
Thomas Charles Sharkey passed away April 16, 2022 in his home in Eugene, Oregon where he had lived for the past 28 years. Thomas was born in Richland, Washington. He leaves behind his loving wife Karen of 15 years, stepson Steven Church (Randi), and granddaughters MacKenzie and Harley Church. He is survived by siblings Patrick Sharkey of Sunnyvale, California, Kay Vanderpool of Pacifica, California, David Sharkey (Carol) of Pasadena, California, Colleen Crane (Mark) of Dublin, California, Maureen Sharkey of San Mateo, California, and Mary Sharkey Christian (Frank) of Merlin, Oregon, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Leo and Margaret (O'Neil) Sharkey and his brother Michael Sharkey. A small family gathering will be held at a later date.
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