Sharon Conrath
June 11, 2014
Sharon K. Conrath, 73, was born January 16, 1941 to Mel and Darlene Hardenbrook in Des Moines. She passed away peacefully on June 11, 2014 after spending eight years battling cancer.
Sharon graduated in 1958 from Lincoln High School where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Audley. She loved traveling which included trips to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Europe, Colorado and annual family trips to Canada. Sharon was her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews biggest fan. She rarely missed an activity or athletic event. She loved attending Bible Study, lunch with the Lincoln High grads and family get-togethers.
She loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Park Avenue Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon and an Elder. Sharon worked for Des Moines Public Schools and Farmland Insurance Company. She left Farmland to love and spend more time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Vicki Sprouse; and brothers-in-law, Roger Conrath and Larry Winget.
Those she leaves behind are her loving husband of 54 years, Audley; daughters, Debbie (Rich) VanPatten and Elaine Conrath; son, Scott (Kay) Conrath; grandchildren, Megan Treloar, Hannah Conrath, Nicole Conrath, A.J. Conrath and Matt VanPatten; sister, Sally (Wendell) Piper; brothers, Mel (Kenna) Hardenbrook, Mike Hardenbrook and Patrick Hardenbrook; sisters-in-law, Carol Winget and Barbara Conrath; brothers-in-law, Larry (Mary) Conrath and Jim (Carolyn) Conrath; and many other relatives and friends, all of whom were very special to Sharon.
The family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2014 at the funeral home followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
A special thank to Dr. Steven Heddinger, nurse Amy and staff for their special care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Park Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dave Warner
06/19/2014
Debbie and Carol. Thinking of you. My sympathies.
Trace Tickal
06/17/2014
Sorry to hear about Sharon passing. I talked with her now and then at Prarie Meadows. She was always positive and upbeat even with all her health problems. Always said don't give up on my kid. I liked her a lot. Hang in ther Aud, I know you"ll miss her.
Greg & Roxy Gullord
06/16/2014
Mike, Pat & family, I was sorry to hear about your loss. I hope that time and great memories will soften the pain.
Marie VanGinkel
06/16/2014
Mel, Mike, Pat and family....our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you. Sharon's smile is so infectious that I'm sure all of heaven is basking in it. Don Hardenbrook & family
Kimber Conklin
06/15/2014
Audley, sister Sally and Family, I am so sorry for you loss. My life will be much dimmer without Sharon in it. I can only imagine the reunion in Heaven with Sharon and Vicki together again!! (smiles) The angels had best hold on to their halos! It has been such a privilege to be able to share in Sharon's life through the years and to care for her. She always made my day better when she came to the office; even when she wasn't feeling well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this time of grief until you come out the other side and are able to rejoice knowing that Sharon is at home in our Father's arms and at peace awaiting your arrivals for the party to begin. Love in Christ, Kimber (from Dr Z's office)
Steve, Sue, and Shelley Gullord
06/13/2014
Mel, Mike, Pat, and family.....We mourn with you in the wake of Sharon's passing. Take comfort that she now basks in the warmth of God's eternal and everlasting love.
Chris & Janet Kothenbeutel
06/13/2014
Mike, Pat & Mel, sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Val Bowen
06/12/2014
Deb -- I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't begin to know what you are feeling but know I am thinking about you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Amber (Oliver) Johnston
06/12/2014
Elaine and family......you are in my thoughts and prayers....the earth lost a wonderful woman and the heavens gained a beautiful angel.....
Lisa Oja
06/12/2014
Deb...You and your family will have so many special memories to save in your hearts forever. Now she will be with you, wherever you are. My prayers are with you and your family. Thank God that we will get to see her again!
Renee King
06/12/2014
Deb..Another Angel taken too soon. She is at peace now. Cherish your memories.
carolyn froah
06/11/2014
Sharon...your smile..even when you were hurting..will be in our hearts forever..peace to you and your family..