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2025
Sharon Harberts Obituary
May 22, 1960 - February 6, 2025
Shari Harberts, 64 passed away at her winter home in Florida on February 6, 2025. Sharon Lynn Lynch was born on May 22, 1960 at the Grundy Memorial Hospital to Ray and Lois (Baughman)Lynch with an impatient and excited brother Gene awaiting her arrival.
She was brought home to the family farm southwest of Grundy Center, Iowa where she lived her entire life. She was nicknamed Shari for which she was forever known. While working at the local drive-in diner in High School she met the love of her life Paul Harberts. Marrying as soon as she graduated they formed a tight knit partnership that the whole community knew as one force being "Paul and Shari"!
The farms they grew and nurtured were only one part of Shari's passions. She was extremely active in the United Methodist Church (Cornertsone) upholding a four generation tradition. Her Mom introduced her to the art of sewing and quilt making. She ran with those skills and built a reputation of excellence making projects that touched the entire community. Shari's interest in creativity was unending. She was known from Iowa to Florida for producing beautiful stained glass creations and for teaching others to create their own. Her works hang in church windows, businesses and many friends and family homes. She was also an accomplished jewelry maker, glass maker and combine driver!
Together Shari and Paul formed friendships spanning all over the country through experiences with their RV and travel. She was very grateful for those relationships.
Shari is survived by her husband Paul Harberts, brother Gene Lynch (Susie Keck) of Newton, IA, brother- in- law Allen Harberts (Judy)), nephew Ryan Lynch (Melissa), niece Ann Lynch (Tanya), Great Nephew and niece George Mickelson Lynch and May Favorite Lynch and step nieces and nephew, Lizzie Meyer, Dan Meyer, and Allie Meyer.
She is preceded in death by her parents Ray and Lois Lynch, sister Donna Lynch, Grandparents Mervin and Anna (Haren) Baughman and Harry and Ella (Wiener)Lynch.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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John & Kathy Kramer
April 9, 2025
We were shocked and saddened when we heard of Shari `s sudden passing. We knew Shari and Paul through our longtime friendship with Shari´s parents and her brother. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Shari´s stained glass hummingbird triggers fond memories every day. Peace be with you.
Rodney and Carole Nelson
March 25, 2025
I loved Shari! Her creativeness inspired me many times! Her beauty came shining through in her quilting and her stained glass. I enjoyed shopping for fabrics and sharing projects with her. Heaven got a good one! Paul, you have our sympathies! Love in Christ, Rodney and Carole Nelson
Kathy Mackie
March 11, 2025
Paul, so sorry to hear of Shari´s passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Cindy Van Wert
February 15, 2025
Shari was a wonderful caring lady. She did beautiful needlework, and made angel ornaments, one for my son, Tim, when he had a transplant for liver disease, and one for me when I suffered from bladder cancer. We were both very glad to have them. She was always glad to help when needed, and did much work for our church. God bless this glorious lady.
Pam and Rich Petersen
February 15, 2025
Condolences and prayers to the family. We were blessed to know Shari. Such a friendly and talented lady.
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