Sharon Kay Uhlenhopp
May 11, 1939 — July 9, 2015
Sharon Kay Uhlenhopp, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (formerly of Cedar Falls) left this world and entered into the presence of her Lord on July 9, 2015. Funeral services will be Friday, July 17 at 11am at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, July 16 from 4-7pm. Burial will be at Hitesville Cemetery on Saturday, July 18 at 11am.
Sharon is survived by Lynn, her husband of 53 years; their children, Carl (Patti) Uhlenhopp of Marion, Susan (Steve) Knapp of Lisbon, and Cathy (Doug) Williams of Sac City; seven grandchildren, Nathan and Caitlin Uhlenhopp, Ainars Bekmanis, Matthew (Lauren), Mia and Micah Knapp, and Linsey Williams; and two great-grandchildren, Emma and Ellie Knapp.
She is also survived by two sisters, Patsy (John) Crowe and Shannon (Tom) Miller; three brothers, Dean (Anna) Pike, Roy (Shirley) Pike, and Paul (Emily) Pike; a brother-in-law, Lyle (Dotta) Uhlenhopp; a sister-in-law, Norma (Tilfred) Rierson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Darell Pike and Loy Pike; and sisters-in-law, Dolores Pike, Pat Pike, and Bettie Pike.
Sharon was born May 11, 1939, to Harold and Pearl (Naber) Pike. She graduated from Osage High School in 1957. On February 19, 1960, Sharon received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Her faith greatly impacted her life and the lives of those around her. On March 3, 1962, Sharon was united in marriage to Lynn Uhlenhopp, in Aplington, IA.
Lynn and Sharon lived most of their married life in the Cedar Falls area, enjoying life in the country where Sharon demonstrated her incredible capacity to work. She was an avid puzzler and worked hard in her vegetable garden. She was always ready to share the fruit of her labor, delivering pumpkins, homemade applesauce, and other goodies to family and friends. Nothing gave Sharon more joy than being a mother and grandmother. She always met family with a smile, and any mischief found in her grandchildren can likely be attributed to her great love for a tease. She often shared special moments and surprises with her children and grandchildren. She always remembered family members with birthday/anniversary cards and had many frequent caller minutes to her credit. Sharon and Lynn thoroughly enjoyed their extended family too and were known to “drop in” unannounced to enjoy a good discussion. They faithfully attended Hitesville Gospel Hall in rural Aplington for many years.
Sharon’s last years of life were a profound demonstration of her love for Lynn, caring for him as he declined from symptoms of Lyme Disease. Her life was a living model for how to love family and friends well – always looking for little ways to bless. She will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, you may honor Sharon with a donation to your favorite charity.
Sharon is survived by Lynn, her husband of 53 years; their children, Carl (Patti) Uhlenhopp of Marion, Susan (Steve) Knapp of Lisbon, and Cathy (Doug) Williams of Sac City; seven grandchildren, Nathan and Caitlin Uhlenhopp, Ainars Bekmanis, Matthew (Lauren), Mia and Micah Knapp, and Linsey Williams; and two great-grandchildren, Emma and Ellie Knapp.
She is also survived by two sisters, Patsy (John) Crowe and Shannon (Tom) Miller; three brothers, Dean (Anna) Pike, Roy (Shirley) Pike, and Paul (Emily) Pike; a brother-in-law, Lyle (Dotta) Uhlenhopp; a sister-in-law, Norma (Tilfred) Rierson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Darell Pike and Loy Pike; and sisters-in-law, Dolores Pike, Pat Pike, and Bettie Pike.
Sharon was born May 11, 1939, to Harold and Pearl (Naber) Pike. She graduated from Osage High School in 1957. On February 19, 1960, Sharon received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Her faith greatly impacted her life and the lives of those around her. On March 3, 1962, Sharon was united in marriage to Lynn Uhlenhopp, in Aplington, IA.
Lynn and Sharon lived most of their married life in the Cedar Falls area, enjoying life in the country where Sharon demonstrated her incredible capacity to work. She was an avid puzzler and worked hard in her vegetable garden. She was always ready to share the fruit of her labor, delivering pumpkins, homemade applesauce, and other goodies to family and friends. Nothing gave Sharon more joy than being a mother and grandmother. She always met family with a smile, and any mischief found in her grandchildren can likely be attributed to her great love for a tease. She often shared special moments and surprises with her children and grandchildren. She always remembered family members with birthday/anniversary cards and had many frequent caller minutes to her credit. Sharon and Lynn thoroughly enjoyed their extended family too and were known to “drop in” unannounced to enjoy a good discussion. They faithfully attended Hitesville Gospel Hall in rural Aplington for many years.
Sharon’s last years of life were a profound demonstration of her love for Lynn, caring for him as he declined from symptoms of Lyme Disease. Her life was a living model for how to love family and friends well – always looking for little ways to bless. She will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, you may honor Sharon with a donation to your favorite charity.
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