Sharon McDonald
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Sharon M. “Mrs. McD” McDonald, 66, passed away March 27, 2013 at her home. Mass Celebration in honor of her life will be held Monday at 10:00, April 1, 2013 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.
Sharon was the youngest of four children, she was born July 5, 1946 in Lorain, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Mackert) DeChant.
She married Russ McDonald on July 8, 1967 in Avon, Ohio. Russ survives at their home in Lawrence, Kansas.
Other survivors include two daughters, Kimberly (McDonald) Heiman, and husband, David, of Fayetteville, GA, Amy (McDonald) Erwin, Lawrence; one son, Dr. Jimmy McDonald, Lawrence; six grandchildren, David Jr., Georgia, Nicholas, Tanner, Bailee, and Aidan; one brother, Bill DeChant, and wife, Sue, of LaQuinta, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles “Chuck” DeChant; sister, Clara Schilens; granddaughter, Mary Anne (Mae) Erwin; and nephew, David DeChant.
Mrs. McDonald, was a teacher at St. John Catholic School for 22 years. Prior to that, she taught at St. Ann’s Catholic School in Fayetteville, NC. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and was active in many school related activities, most recently providing input for the design of the future Science Laboratory.
Mrs. “McD” loved teaching but she loved her students more. She will always be remembered as an inspirational teacher and friend by many, a devoted wife to one and a mother and doting grandmother. Our hope is that she is remembered as being full of life, love, laughter and grace.
The family will greet friends from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials in her name to St. John’s School Building Fund and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Je suis Belge,j’ai bien connu Sonia elle habitait la même rue du roseau à Uccle Belgium Etudes ensemble . Revu Sonia Donna et Kim (4ans)par un hazard en Californie. Sincères regrets et condoléances à la Famille Roger
Our hearts are broken! Our 4 children went to St. John and adored Mrs. McD. as did my husband and myself. Her inspiration and spirit will live on forever in our lives.
So very sorry for your loss, we are lifting you all up in prayer and believing that God will comfort you during this time of grief.
Kim , We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Uncle Russ, Kim, Amy and Jim,
Aunt Sharon will always be remembered for her kind, loving nature, her sense of humor, and her devotion. May The Lord comfort you in this difficult time as he is comforting and keeping safe Aunt Sharon. Love to all,
Kathy and Steve
It was my pleasure to work with Sharon at St. Johns for 15 years. I will always remember her quick smile and how she laughed with gusto! My three children loved her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
She WILL be remembered as being full of life, love, laughter and grace, for those traits exist in her children. Hugs to all. We’ll be there to hug in person as soon as we are able.
Our sadness is compounded by Sharon’s passing. As we go through these difficult days together, you will be close to our hearts. We find comfort in knowing that Don and Sharon are at peace celebrating the joy of Easter together. We love you.
I worked with Sharon as part of the Lawrence Catholic School. She was such wonderful person with a fantastic sense of humor. I loved her sarcasm and funny comments . I knew better than to sit next to her at quiet meetingssince I would inevitably end up laughing and getting the “evil eye” from Pat N.
I am so sorry for the earthly loss of such a wonderful person. I look forward to laughing with her again someday.
Mrs. McD, and her loving family,
So sad to hear of this news. Our hearts ache. The Burkhart family thought the world of her. Admired her so much. Mrs. McD was always so kind and loving to my Sean and Nicole. We will never forget her smiling loving face and hugs. You will always be in our prayers and hearts.
We will miss her so much. May our Lord keep you and Surround his love to you always. God Bless to your family!
Scott, Bernadette, Sean,and Nicole Burkhart
I worked with Sharon as part of the Lawrence Catholic School. She was such wonderful person with a fantastic sense of humor. I loved her sarcasm and funny comments . I knew better than to sit next to her at quiet meetingssince I would inevitably end up laughing and getting the “evil eye” from Pat N.
I am so sorry for the earthly loss of such a wonderful person. I look forward to laughing with her again someday.
Our thoughts and prayers to the McDonald Family! Sharon gave so much love to each and everyone of her students!
Sending our love,
Lynn, Jimmy, Lora and Michael
I worked with Sharon as part of the Lawrence Catholic School. She was such wonderful person with a fantastic sense of humor. I loved her sarcasm and funny comments . I knew better than to sit next to her at quiet meetingssince I would inevitably end up laughing and getting the “evil eye” from Pat N.
I am so sorry for the earthly loss of such a wonderful person. I look forward to laughing with her again someday.
I have fond memories of Sharon during our high school years at Elyria Catholic. My sincere condolences to her family.
We are so sorry for your loss. We have been praying for her and the family. Although we haven’t seen her in a long time, we remember her as being beautiful and kind with a great smile.
We are so sorry for your loss. OUr prayers are with you. We love you.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Mc D. She was such an inspiration to all of my children, Justin, Jon, Abbey, and Lindsey Murray. May the love of family and friends surround you during this difficult time. I hope you find comfort that she is now smiling and laughing with The Lord!
Sandy Murray
Mrs. McD was a fantastic teacher and friend of both the parents and children of St. John’s. She will be missed, but will live on in our fondest memories! Peace and God Bless.
Russ,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sharon was such a great teacher and co-worker. Her smile and laugh were contagious! She will be missed by all who were blessed to have known her.
Love,
Marilyn Stuit
Dear McDonald Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our daughter, Shelby, was a student of Mrs. McD’s at St.Johns. Sharon was one of Shelby’s favorite teacher’s, know that there are a lot of prayers coming your way and that Sharon is at peace now.
Aidan lost his favority teacher and we all lost a wonderful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. May Christ’s Peace comfort you.
I was so shocked to hear of Sharon’s passing. My heart is overflowing with happy memories of days past at EC. She was a wonderful friend who filled my days with laughter and good times. Russ and family, my heartfelt sympathies.
With love,
Kay (Chapman)Pickering
Russ Kim, Amy, & Jimmy…what wonderful memories we have of your time here in Fayetteville! One of the funniest (you kids may not know this one) is of our “Chinese Fire Drill” on Hay St (McDonald, McCliman, & Girouard)! Sharon was one in a million and is in heaven cracking jokes, I’m sure! Love you guys…our love, thoughts & prayers are with you.
Russ and Family
Our sincere condolences. Fondly,we remember you and Sharon from your days in Fayetteville. May the good memories sustain you during these sad times.
Art and Joan
What a wonderful tribute to a loving woman, mother, and aunt. Aunt Sharon brought the joy of laughter to us all. We cherish our visit last summer. Her warmth and love is something to emulate. We are thinking of you all at this time.
Dear Russ, Kim, Amy amd Jimmy,
My sincere sympayhy to all of you. My mind has been racing with fond memories of all the wonderful times we had with you in Fayetteville and my heart aches for your loss of dear Sharon. She and I shared so many heart felt conversations and so much laughter together. She will always be remembered as a very joyful and loving friend. May all of you be comforted by special memories too. Tom has been gone 15 years ago on March 27th. It gives me comfort that they are now together.
Love, Roberta
Dear Rusty,
My heart is heavy having just recently learned of Sharon’s death. I recall such good times with her riding in to EC together, working at the family’s farm stand, sharing our thoughts and our lives. I will always think of her as laughing! She had a wonderful gift for joy and humor that she shared generously with all around her. No wonder she was such a beloved teacher and friend.
I am traveling back to Elyria this week to help plan next year’s class reunion. Know how fondly Sharon will be remembered, Rusty, and how deeply she will be missed by all of us. My prayer is that the heartache you and your children feel in this enormous loss will someday be replaced with peace.
Dear Rusty and Family, I heard only this afternoon from Tim Glasow of Sharon’s death. Such a good person, beautiful both inside and out, and now gone far too soon. My memories of Sharon are firmly planted in our high school years at Elyria Catholic. The cheerleading practices, the “off-campus” getaways during senior year,homecoming, sleepovers with all the giggling and story telling. How generous she was with her time and talent, how kind, and oh that chuckle, that laugh that was her trademark. It feels something like swallowing a croquet ball when I learned she was no longer with us. How lucky we all were to have shared her for any part of life. And how comforting to see the great legacy she leaves behind in your wonderful family and in the lives she touched as a teacher. Deepest sympaty.