Sharon Dearden
December 26, 2018
Sharon Lee Dearden, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.
Sharon was born January 7, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa to Creston and Vivian (Sloan) Brammer. She married Dick Dearden on June 6, 1959 in Des Moines. Sharon was a proud Democrat and served as the Executive Director for Polk County Democrats for many years. She remained active in politics throughout her life. She was proud to be a Democratic National Delegate for President Clinton in 1992. She was also the Political Director for Iowa Federation of Labor.
Sharon was a devout member of First Presbyterian Church in Des Moines. She adored her children and grandchildren and enjoyed reading, collecting miniatures and knick-knacks. She was a very caring person and loyal to family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Dick; children, David (Kristen), Mark (Minda), and Pam Conner; grandchildren, Ryan (Kara), Samantha, Mikayla, Emily, Eden and Annika; great-grandchildren, Briar and Lilly; and many extended family and loving friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son-in-law, Tracy Conner.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, December 31, also at the funeral home, and will conclude with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association via www.alz.org/iowa in loving memory of Sharon.
The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the staff at Courtyard Estate at Cedar Pointe in Pleasant Hill for their wonderful and loving care of Sharon.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Matt Tapscott
01/05/2019
Dear Dick, Pam and all - I was so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. Such a great woman. Her smile and her laughter are forever things! She had a great influence in my life in understanding why political participation (particularly in Democratic politics) is important. You all have! You are in our thoughts and prayers now and always.
Jean Richards
01/02/2019
Im so sorry to hear about Sharon. Weve been friends since junior high at Wilson. Im in Texas visiting my children going home on the 3rd of January.
We had so much fun together even after our kids came along. Playing cards. So many good memories. Ill keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean
Patricia
01/02/2019
May you find comfort in Revelation 21:3,4 during this difficult time.
Julie Haggerty
12/31/2018
Sharon had a contagious laugh, and you never saw her without her loving husband, Dick by her side. I was sad to hear of her passing, and pray that your loving memories of her will help you through this difficult time.
Gary Sherzan
12/31/2018
Dick and Family; So sorry for your loss. Sharon made many contributions to our community and she will be missed. You're in our prayers. May God Keep your family always and through this difficult time .
Maralyn and George Burnside
12/31/2018
Mark, Minda and family: Our sincere sympathy for your loss. You are in our prayers -- That the peace of God will surround you and give you comfort.
Peggy Urtz
12/30/2018
Dick and family:
So sorry for your loss. Youre in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael and Jennifer Galloway
12/30/2018
Our deepest sympathies. Thinking of you all at this time.
Joe O'Hern
12/29/2018
Once you were friends with Sharon you were friends forever. Lynn and I wish her peace.
Missy Freeman
12/29/2018
Pam and family, growing up in the neighborhood with your family was great. Your mom was always so welcoming and fun. She definitely was the cornerstone of your family and I know this is a great loss. I hope you all find peace and joy in the memories of her very full life.
Larry Staunton
12/29/2018
So sorry to hear the news. I wish you peace and comfort.
Bill McCarthy
12/29/2018
A very special Lady who always put others first and wanted the best for everyone. She will be missed.
ab
12/28/2018
May the God of comfort and tender mercies (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort your hearts while we await His Kingdom government that Jesus taught us to pray for in the Lords Prayer. It will end death .... and make all things new (Revelation 21:4,5)
Ken Rozenboom
12/28/2018
Senator Dearden and family: Our prayers and sympathies are with you. May God grant you peace and comfort.
jack younkin
12/28/2018
I lived two doors down from Sharon a very long time neighbor then school mate later, as she raised her children and I moved away when they visited there grandmother, they were always a joy to my mom and dad to see I pray peace and comfort to the family.