Sharon Kay Wolf, 76, of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center.
She was born January 31, 1941, in Neodesha, Kansas, the daughter of the late Steve and Zelda Irene (Sandefur) Smalley.
She was a graduate of Neodesha Elementary School and graduated Neodesha High School in 1959; she attended Emporia State College in Emporia, KS studying Theater to become an actress- participated in Summer Stock; she later changed her major to Education.
She was united in marriage on May 5, 1962, at First Christian Church in Kansas City, MO to Beverly Joe Wolf who preceded her in death. Following Bev's death she met Donald G. Buchta with whom she spent many happy years together.
Sharon worked at Green Lantern in Neodesha, was a TWA flight attendant, a teller at Central Bank, saleswoman at Schell & Ward, taught Chinese cooking classes in the home, provided cooking demonstrations at China Garden and at the International Gourmet and for a local television program, was the Food Service Manager at Simonsen Ninth Grade Center, was the Food Service Director at Southern Boone County, owned Classic Gourmet Dining and In Home Dining, she worked with her daughter in producing Trade Shows in the Jefferson City area, and was a clerk at Jo-Ann's.
Sharon had the privilege to be the chef at the Governor's Mansion during the Bond, Ashcroft, and Carnahan administrations.
Upon retiring, she volunteered with Dreams to Reality and Capital Region Medical Center. She enjoyed her children and grandchildren, cooking, sewing, reading, theater, and attending dances.
Survivors include two children, Kevin J. Wolf (Barbara Kanninen), Arlington, VA; Debi (Ted) Neuner, Linn, MO; five grandchildren, Fred Wolf, Markus Wolf, Grant Neuner, Emma Neuner, Leo Neuner; two siblings, Dwayne (Jewel) Smalley, Arvada, CO; Michael (Connie) Smalley, Wichita, KS; her companion Donald G. Buchta, Lohman, MO; and his brother, Roger Buchta, Lohman, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two sisters, Lois Williams and Jean Lofin.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23rd, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 24th, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Rev. Sarah Kingsbery officiating.
Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia.
Memorials are suggested to Dreams To Reality, 500 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
My goodness, what a person Mrs. Sharon Wolf was. She accomplished more in her 78 years that any other two people I know. What a loss. My condolences to you, Kevin and Debi, and your children. I hope and pray that all of you find true peace. Remember, God gives comfort and hope in the Bible. For example, please read John 6:40 and Revelation 21:1-4. I hope it helps. Steve
Loved the video! Brought back lots of memories. She had a full life with lots of blessings! I’ll miss Sharon not being in our neighborhood.
I loved volunteering with Sharon at Dreams to Reality! It was especially heartwarming on the days that granddaughter Emma volunteered with us. I could tell their bond was special. I will cherish our shared stories of our life experiences. She had a zest for life and love for her family.
Kevin, Debi, Don and families, I was sad to hear of Shari’s passing. I was in her first Chinese cooking class that she taught at home, along with Pam Allman, Jackie Rost and Marian Knight.
We all became good friends and the following year, all four of us were pregnant! We were sure it was her cooking.
Later on, I had the amazing fun of working with Shari at the Mansion (under Bonds) and at the Mall teaching cooking – all ever so long ago and so many happy memories.
Not sure if you kids even remember Keith and me as we moved to Albuquerque in 1990? Anyway, I lost touch with your Mom eventually, but not until she had shared about you, Don, so I knew she was happy again after losing Bev – I am just sorry we never met you.
Bev and Shari were a wonderful influence on how we raised our two kids – Kristen and Adam.
She was a wonderful and important friend and I know you will all miss her.
Much love, Kay
Kevin, Debi, Don and families, I was sad to hear of Shari’s passing. I was in her first Chinese cooking class that she taught at home, along with Pam Allman, Jackie Rost and Marian Knight.
We all became good friends and the following year, all four of us were pregnant! We were sure it was her cooking.
Later on, I had the amazing fun of working with Shari at the Mansion (under Bonds) and at the Mall teaching cooking – all ever so long ago and so many happy memories.
Not sure if you kids even remember Keith and me as we moved to Albuquerque in 1990? Anyway, I lost touch with your Mom eventually, but not until she had shared about you, Don, so I knew she was happy again after losing Bev – I am just sorry we never met you.
Bev and Shari were a wonderful influence on how we raised our two kids – Kristen and Adam.
She was a wonderful and important friend and I know you will all miss her.
Much love, Kay