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Gary O. Sharum
Formerly Sioux City
Gary O. Sharum, 68, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 due to the Covid-19 virus.
A Memorial Service will be held Feb. 4, 2021. The service is by invitation only due to covid-19 restrictions. The service can be livestreamed on the Living Faith Anglican Church Facebook live page.
Gary was born March 27, 1952, in Sioux City to Walter O and Elsie (Maack) Sharum. Gary graduated from East High School in 1970. He graduated from Western Iowa Technical School with an associates degree in electronic technology. He moved to Arizona in 1976 where he met and married Cheryl. He also earned his MBA at the University of Phoenix. Gary was a Quality Manager at General Dynamics Mission Systems.
His greatest joy came from being a USATF certified coach with the AZ Flames Track Club. He loved working with young people and helping them achieve their personal best. He also took great pleasure in photographing the moon. He communicated with photographers around the world and took joy in constantly improving his body of work.
Gary will be remembered for his positive outlook on life, his love of a good story and his willingness to lend a hand.
He is survived by his wife Cheryl of Tempe, Ariz.; his sister Louann (John) Riker of Sergeant Bluff; mother-in-law Mary Jane Mann of Chandler, Ariz.; brothers-in-law Mark (Janet) Clark of Rowlett, Texas, and Christopher (Judy) Clark of Queen Creek Ariz.; nieces and nephews Angela (Brandon) Riker, Jessica Riker, Megan Riker, Jeff (Aura) Butzke, Mark Butzke, Hannah Clark, Matthew Clark, Austin Clark, Kaitlyn Clark, Riley Clark, Megan Clark, and Grayson Clark.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Elsie; and his sister Virginia Butzke.
Memorials may be made in Gary's name to the AZ Flames Track Club, 1391 E Crescent Way, Chandler, AZ 85249.
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Paula & Bob Koury
January 26, 2021
Bobby and I want to offer our sincerest condolences to Sheri and the family. God Bless Gary and his family.
Mark Chilton
January 23, 2021
So sorry to hear about Gary! He was a great friend! We got to spend lots of time together at the 50 year reunion and he even had dinner with my wife and my family at Bev´s on the River the last night in Sioux City. I will always remember his sense of humor and laugh! He will be missed by all!
Tess Taft Cowan Edge
January 23, 2021
I will always remember how Gary cared so well and lovingly for his wife, Cheri, his mother-in-law MaryJane and how he bought athletic shoes for children in need, and even more than that. Gary was a hero.
Dick and Elizabeth Cunningham
January 22, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jeanette Anderson Gould
January 21, 2021
My deepest sympathy is extended to Cheri, Luann, and all members of Gary's family. I have known him since the First Grade and we kept in touch over the years. We last spoke on Christmas Day. One of our fun memories was our prom date. We often laughed that it was so long ago and we were still friends. He will be missed.
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