Sharon Ann Quinn

1936 - 2025

Quinn (née Myers), Sharon Ann

September 18, 1936 - October 25, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Sharon Ann Quinn (née Myers) at the age of 89 years during the early morning hours of Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Sharon was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease approximately five years ago but desired and enjoyed communication with others until her last moments. Sharon was also known by our father as "Sharon Ann." Sharon was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 18th, 1936 as the third child of four to the late Catherine (née O'Reilly) and Lester Myers.

She married John T. Quinn the day after her birthday in 1964. She remained the love of his life and the center of his world for 61 years. The two of them grew up on the same street in University City, Missouri. Their families attended schools, dances, sports events, etc. Sharon attended Ursuline Academy in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated in 1954. She took some classes at Washington University in St. Louis and later went on to work at Washington University in St. Louis for 20 plus years. Sharon leaves behind her husband, John; her sisters, Maureen Kuchan of Peoria, Illinois and Rosemary Pfeifer of Richmond Heights, Missouri; her brother, Richard "Dick" Myers of Plano, Texas; her sister-in-law, Sherry Myers of Plano, Texas; and her two daughters. Her two daughters are Dr. Colleen Quinn of Springfield, Missouri and Karen Lehtola of Moscow Mills, Missouri. She also leaves behind her son-in-law, Gordon Lehtola of Moscow Mills, Missouri; 23 nieces and nephews, and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; 5 brothers-in-laws; 3 sisters-in-laws; her son-in-law. LTC Andrew M. Boyd of the U.S. Army; and 2 nieces and 1 nephew.

She loved her Irish roots and traveled overseas to visit family with her sisters and visited with family when they visited the states. She took a keen interest in sewing and knitting, knitting while working full-time and after retirement. Sharon knitted Christmas stockings for every niece, nephew, their spouses and many of their children as well as her daughters and their husbands. People described her as "fun at family gatherings," "kind," "wonderful," "sweet," "giving," and "strong." Her husband frequently said one of the things that attracted him to her was that she "never took guff from anyone." She received a certification of thanks for her service from the Police Chiefs Spouses Worldwide. Sharon was an encouraging and inspiring mother, telling her daughters that they could do anything that they wanted to do with their lives. She loved to walk; frequently walking five miles per day and only stopping to sip a drink or eat a small meal when younger; to sit outside on her deck; she loved watching British murder mysteries (any Midsomer Murders or Sr. Boniface fans?), and loved to explore and travel. She and her sisters and her sister-in-law, Betty Quinn, traveled many places (including a cruise when a hurricane was approaching) and had many adventures.

As Sharon aged, she faced many ailments almost every year. She beat cancer, broken bones, bruises, and ended up with a "bionic" heart but never complained. She faced every ailment with grace and courage. Sharon fiercely loved her family and continuously took care of them even during her last stay at the hospital. If anyone cried, she said they would be fine. We will miss her hugs, being blown kisses, her smile, her laugh, and how her face lit up when people visited or spent time with her.

We would like to thank the staff at Angels on Duty (O'Fallon, Missouri) for taking care of Sharon as if she was one of their family; particularly Pat. The family would like to thank Drs. Mark Krasnoff, Sandeep Sen, and Stephanie White and their staff for their wonderful care of Sharon throughout her life, when battling and beating cancer, and when facing heart issues. Many other agencies and their staff and hospitals and their staff took care of Sharon, especially toward the end of her life, and we would like to extend our thanks to them, too.

Services are affected by the government shutdown and as a result will take place over two days. St. Patrick's Catholic Church is located at 405 S Church Street, Wentzville, MO 63385. Tuesday, November 4th 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am. Viewing at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 11:00am Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Lunch for anyone attending the Mass immediately after Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Wednesday, November 5th 2025, 9:00am Friends and family will assemble at Sylvan Springs Park to process to Jefferson Barracks (JB) National Cemetery, 9:15am Burial ceremony at JB