Sharon "Sharri" (Ness) Mahoney

Sharon (Ness) Mahoney, 75, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her Beaverdale home on December 17, 2018, surrounded by her closest family and friends. She was born September 6, 1943 to the late Clifford and Elsie Ness in Sioux City, Iowa. Sharon was a graduate from Central High School in Sioux City, Iowa as well as from Iowa State University. She taught English for over 20 years, and numerous students won writing awards.

In her room hung a sign that read “Don’t Postpone Joy.” Whether it was to her students in her classroom, the people she met while traveling, or her family at Sunday morning brunches, Sharri truly lived her life to this statement, spreading joy, love, and happiness to everyone she met. She was one of the most genuine, kind hearted souls, her strength showing every day. She loved taking pictures, especially of her grandkids, and spending an amazing amount of precious time with her family; not to mention the countless hours she spent sitting on the bleachers watching those she loved.

Sharri is survived by her beloved husband, James; her daughter, Erin (Pat) Yacinich of Adel, Iowa; her son, Tim (Shannon) Mahoney of Arlington Heights, Illinois; her son, Mike (Pam) Mahoney of Waukee, Iowa; her grandchildren, Jessie (Rob), Jake (Jordan), Shea, Luke, Jack, Aubrey, Zoey, and Bailey; her great-grandson, Tommy; her brother, Gary (Heather) Ness of Worthington, Ohio; her lifelong friends; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Elsie Ness.

The family would like to thank the staff of Mercy Hospice for their care and support. The visitation will be held from 5-7:30 p.m., followed by a prayer service, on Thursday, December 20 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Des Moines, Iowa. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 21, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with a graveside service to follow at Glendale Cemetery. The family will welcome friends for a luncheon at Christopher’s Restaurant immediately following the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future family named scholarship fund. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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