Sharon Kay Byerly
February 25, 1947 ~ January 7, 2020
Sharon Kay Byerly, 72, of Jefferson City, passed away quietly in her sleep Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Sharon was born February 25, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa. Sharon grew up in Inglewood, CA. graduating from Morningside High School. She worked for the Aerospace industry in the secretarial field for companies including Boeing, Douglas, Northrup, and TRW, retiring from Boeing in St. Louis, MO.
Sharon was loved by so many of us whom she allowed into her life. She had a passion for learning. She loved reading, movies, crafting, antiquing, square dancing, shopping, renovating, and decorating her home. Sharon was dearly loved as a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Sharon is survived by her sister Margie E. Varner (Edward), stepbrother Richard W. Carson of California. She leaves behind her aunts Betty Maddox and Reva Ehly of Missouri. And many cousins, nephews, and nieces. Her close friends Tracy Anderson (Claire), Fran Ebersold of California and Linda Lee of Missouri. Plus many friends along her life’s journey.
Sharon was preceded in death by her father Robert V. Hoffman Sr. mother, Rhettie M. Knopp, birth mother Rosie S. Thompson, and stepmother, Peggy M. Hoffman. Her grandparents, Charles and Goldie Hoffman and Earl and Susie Varner, step-grandmother Zela Davis, brother Daniel C. Carson, sister Nancy L. Butts, brother Robert V. Hoffman Jr., and stepbrother Steven Lee Carson.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date in both Missouri and California. Sharon’s final resting place will be in California at the Winton Cemetery in Winton, California.
In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice in memory of Sharon.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of Sharon’s arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at www.dulletirmble.com website.
Sharon was loved by so many of us whom she allowed into her life. She had a passion for learning. She loved reading, movies, crafting, antiquing, square dancing, shopping, renovating, and decorating her home. Sharon was dearly loved as a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Sharon is survived by her sister Margie E. Varner (Edward), stepbrother Richard W. Carson of California. She leaves behind her aunts Betty Maddox and Reva Ehly of Missouri. And many cousins, nephews, and nieces. Her close friends Tracy Anderson (Claire), Fran Ebersold of California and Linda Lee of Missouri. Plus many friends along her life’s journey.
Sharon was preceded in death by her father Robert V. Hoffman Sr. mother, Rhettie M. Knopp, birth mother Rosie S. Thompson, and stepmother, Peggy M. Hoffman. Her grandparents, Charles and Goldie Hoffman and Earl and Susie Varner, step-grandmother Zela Davis, brother Daniel C. Carson, sister Nancy L. Butts, brother Robert V. Hoffman Jr., and stepbrother Steven Lee Carson.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date in both Missouri and California. Sharon’s final resting place will be in California at the Winton Cemetery in Winton, California.
In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice in memory of Sharon.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of Sharon’s arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at www.dulletirmble.com website.
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My beautiful sister taught me so much through life. Being 10 years older than I she helped tend after me, a 2nd, mom to me. My real first memories were: of Sharon brushing my hair when I was young (many times getting the rat’s nest out that developed as I slept). Playing with my little cousin Donna Lee. Looking at her beautiful High School Graduation picture and thinking “What a beautiful sister I have.” Sharon coming to Mom’s house (Dad and Mom divorced when I was six) and teaching me how to properly clean our kitchen sink and counters. Getting married to Bill. Them taking me to the racetrack when horses were my world. Teaching me to sew. Visits to Duarte, Ca. to visit Bill’s family. Dinners with Bill and Sharon when Dad was up in Atwater, Ca. establishing a new job after the Selma earthquake in 1971. And Peggy, our stepmom was working. My 13th. birthday gift, my baby a German Shepherd Skipper. Visits back in Torrance, Ca. with her and Bill during the summers and getting to drink “all the strawberry soda I wanted.” Sharon and Bill coming up for visits in Atwater, Ca. Shopping at the Merced Mall. My first makeup from Avon. Sharon meeting my husband to be Ed, and Ed spilling his water all over Sharon’s lap at our favorite restaurant when she first met him. Being there for Ed and my wedding (41 years and counting). Our hour long talks and texts over the phone. Always being there for my younger sister Nancy and I. My big sis, I love you dearly and we will continue to have our talks “Heaven to earth” anytime I want! I love you. Your “baby girl” Margie.
This is beautifully said. I’m so thankful I had such a kind hearted Aunt, who took such great care of my Mom and Aunt Nancy. Aunt Sharon was always so sweet and would ask for updates on all of us kids. She was a quiet Aunt, but we always knew she loved us. We loved her as well. I’m going to miss hearing and seeing my Mom’s happy glow after their talks. We love you Aunt Sharon.
By Karon Jean East: Sharon was more like a sister to me then a cousin. We were best of friends. Told each other our darkest secrets. As many people considered Sharon as quiet and subdued, I knew a different Sharon. When we were little and staying with Grandma Hoffman, we asked if we could take a bubble bath. We could on one condition – DO NOT GET THE FLOOR WET. Well – we were always told by Grandma that if we told the truth about something, we wouldn’t get in as much trouble as we would if we lied. We debated on telling Grandma (as if she wouldn’t know anyway), we decided the truth was the best approach. So we did just knowing we wouldn’t be ablle to sit down for awhile. She looked at us and said that we got to clean it up. In later years, we were certain she walked away smiling. I have so many memories about my cousin. She was a caring person and always was there for me as I hope that I was always there for her. We had many plans growing up that included being together but as life would have it, it didn’t work out as planned. By the way, Sharon (quiet and subdued as she was) tried to talk my father, Chet, into helping her buy a motorcycle. Sharon, you will be missed.
I was Sharon’s only older cousin. I remember clearly when my beloved Uncle Bob married Marge, and then when they brought Sharon to b our family. We were about 3 and 5 years old. I remember her being quiet at that time, it was all new to her and she was shy. When i went to stay with them when they were in Ankeny, where Bob was teaching. At my grand superior age. I was horrified to discover that we had to go to bed when it was still light outside. Later when they cane to Denison, Sharon and I were assigned a room upstairs at Grandma Hatfield’s house. We were about 7 and 5… Snuggled into bed we were in the midst of a seriiys case of the giggles when one of us discovered several tiny holes in the top sheet…Just the right suze holes for littke girl toes. The giggles escalated when we discovered that if we pulled on the sheet when our toes were in the holes, it ripped from bottom to top. I doubt there was a piece as large as a hankie by the time the giggles subsided and we went to sleep. In the morning when we tried to tell Grandma what we had done. We were giggling so hard she couldn’t understand us. Our burthdays are just 5 days apart and we celebrated together at least two years. One of those years was when Sharon’s present was much better than mine, her mother was in the hospital with her new baby brother. Not long after that, Bob and his family disappeared in California… At least that’s the way it felt to me as in just a few years time span, Grandma Hoffman, Uncle Geirge and Aunt Gin, Uncle Chet and Aunt Thelma and our only other cousin… At that time. Karon Jeanne and then Sharon and Bobby and their parents all moved to Los Angeles. I didn’t see Sharon for nearly 30 years when I t turned off the lights and locked the door and was the last of our family to leave Iowa… 140 years after our great great grandparents arrived from Denmark. Sleep well my little cousin, look around heaven and save a sheet with a few tiny holes until I can join you. I’ll bring the birthday cake.
Sharon about her phone – “Melissa, they’re supposed to be smart. phones. This one is dumb”. Sharon lived quite a life. She traveled, moved to different cities across the country, read voraciously, and most importantly, lived. She was a dear friend to my mother, and was our neighbor growing up. Will miss her.
Sharon was our secretary at Boeing-St. Louis until her retirement in early 2013, and I always enjoyed working and talking with her. She was a very quiet person, but she always had good advice to give me regarding health and nutrition, and sometimes politics. As a friend, I assisted her with various tasks during her recent condo renovation. She will certainly be missed. Condolences to Sharon’s family and close friends. With deepest sympathy, Tom Collinvitti – St. Peters, Missouri
Thank you! ♥️
Thank you Melissa! ♥️
Thank you Aimee and Judy! ♥️
A Celebration of Life Service for Sharon will be this Friday, January 31st. at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome! Ebenezer Baptist Church 6841 State Hwy Z, Fulton, MO 65251 (573) 642-8527 https://maps.app.goo.gl/24haQtCEiapU5AHy8
Dear Sharon: Thank you for letting me be a part of your life. Since we were in our twenties-through laughter, tears , and shopping-we have been close-not only family but friends. Even though sometimes we didn’t talk for a few months, we always knew we were there for each other-there was a special bond. I will miss our conversations and think of you often. Love you cousin Linda Martin
Sharon was my best friend – – – -through thick and thin. We enjoyed so many good times together…our love of adventure, travel, especially our weekend trips in her Camero, shopping, interior design and, of course, eating. She introduced me to “This Old House” which she watched religiously…never a dull moment. Unfortunately, I never made it to Missouri the many times she moved there. I will miss you more than you know. Go with God and Rest In Peace. Love, Fran
‘Thank you for being a friend. Would travel down a road and back again. Your heart was true, you were a pal and confidant”. Our friendship spanned 25 years. Over the years I served as her Realtor and I found her to be a good business woman. She had a keen eye for picking out great properties. After her retirement from Boeing, she moved back to Jefferson City. For the last few years, we waged a battle to save her eye sight. On our many trips to Columbia, we solved many of the world’s problems. I found her to be well read, highly intelligent and had a quirky sense of humor. She loved my kids and recently told me we were like family. We were the Golden girls. My sympathy goes out to her family and friends.
Judy I am crying, what a wonderful tribute! ♥️
I express my deepest sympathy to Sharon daughter Donna ,her family and friends. Although my time with Sharon was limited. The special weekend when she pick me up and we just hang out together . Wheather we shopping, to a movie, restraut, or she would take me to a special place or we would just hang out together and just have fun together. When she came to see mom. Or when Sharon, Linda,and I would spend time together what a trio we were. We had loads of fun together. There has always been Hugh hole in my heart where you are concerned. Always know this Sharon you are and were love and wanted by me . Hopefully you new that while you were still a live. The day Linda told me on the phone that you had died went I into schock almost drop my phone. The whole in my heart just got way bigger now. I hope Sharon you have found peace now. An know now that whole lot of people love and especially me big sister. Rest in peace Sharon. Until we meet again. Whether in day dream, dream, or we meet in heaven. Until then big sis I Always love you .sandra Thompson
My mother, Sharon, interesting how you all left me out of her obituary. Just the same as when she was alive. So many people have fond memories of her, and I appreciate that. Unfortunately I did not receive the same love and kindness as her friends. Yes, she was a good person at heart. I remember the good times that Margie spoke of, but remember more of the difficulties in later years. Just for the record, Sharon is also survived by her daughter Donna Hunzeker, her son-in-law Erin Patrick Hunzeker, and her three grandchildren that she dismissed from her life Zachary (22), Jenna (19), and Chase (13) who she never met. My mother was a lost soul. I hope she has finally found peace. Thanks to the family for notifying me of my mother’s death. Like I said, some things never change.