Shari Ann (Becker) Engen, 64, of Anoka passed away on her birthday, February 11, 2024. Shari was born February 11, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to John & Janet Becker. Shari attended Epiphany Catholic School for many years before graduating from Spring Lake Park High School in 1978, she went on to raise 2 daughters, followed by a career of cooking in the service industry. Shari enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, friends, family, pets and grand-pets. Many of her happiest moments were spent getting away to Mille Lacs Lake and laughing with her friends and family, thrifting, watching the sunset from her ‘tiny home’ and baking cakes for all the birthday celebrations. She loved all things Wizard of Oz and Imagine Dragons.
Shari was survived by daughters Marisa and Mindy, grandsons Austin, Anthony and Parker, sisters Lynda Treanor, Mary (Jim) Curtis, Sandie (Mike) Ristow, Joni Longfellow and brother Rory (Terri) Becker, 13 nieces and nephews, 35 great nieces and nephews and 8 great-great nieces and nephews. All of which she had a very special and unique personal relationship with. She was preceded in death by father John Becker, mother Janet Caspers and brother-in-laws Steve Treanor and John Longfellow.
She was the most caring, selfless mother, grandmother, aunt, friend anyone could ask for. Always willing to help anyone in need and making them laugh while doing so. She will be forever missed by everyone who’s lives she touched.
Special thanks to the amazing staff at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids
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