Sharon K. West
June 25, 2011
Sharon K. West, 72, passed away on Saturday June 25, 2011. Sharon was born on June 22, 1939 to Raymond and Gladys Ruemper.
Sharon is survived by her sons Paul Jr. (Luann) and Tim (Jana); daughter Kristen (Jeffrey) Robinson; 3 grandsons, and 3 granddaughters. She also leaves behind one sister, Marcia Harris and one cousin Bill Bindeman.
Sharon was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years Paul Sr., her parents, two aunts, and two uncles.
After graduating from North High School, Sharon attended DMACC and worked for Lutheran Hospital for 34 years as a diet clerk. She attended Highland Park Presbyterian Church since birth and became a member when she was 9. The most important things in her life were her faith, husband, children, and grandchildren. Her interests were in the beauty of God’s creation, animals, books and music.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday June 30, 2011 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 321 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines. Family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Highland Park Presbyterian Church or Hope Ministries in loving memory of Sharon.
Online condolences may be left for the family at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Charlotte and Rich Hallworth
06/27/2011
To Laura, Matt and your family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are sending hugs and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you, Charlotte and Rich
Claradell Shedd
06/27/2011
The halls of North High are diminished with Sharon's passing. Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
Claradell Shedd, Class of 1953
Sammamish, WA
Sharon's 1957 North High class page:
http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1957(2007.50).html
Laurie Merryman
06/27/2011
Tim, Jana, and family -
So sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.