Sharon Mae Seery, died June 4, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids Iowa. She was born to Opie and Frances (Warren) Cogburn August 24, 1941. Sharon was a lifelong resident of northern Colorado. She sold her home in Windsor in 2017 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s and became a resident at Life Care Center in Greeley where she resided until May 2. While at Life Care she enjoyed many activities, new friends and playing the organ. She moved to Cedar Rapids to live with her granddaughter, Alora, whom she raised since age three and later adopted.
Sharon graduated from Eaton High School in 1959. She was a member of Eaton Girl Scouts, Future Homemakers of America, and past worthy advisor Eaton Assembly No 44 Order of Rainbow Girls. She married Donald Wayne Seery June 28, 1959 in Eaton.
Sharon graduated from UNC with a Bachelor of Arts degree in1970. She then began her teaching career, retiring in 1996 from Thompson School District. She was a member of the University of Northern Colorado Alumni Association where she served various positions including president. She worked for Monfort of Colorado as an assistant to Kenny Monfort prior to finishing her degree at UNC.
Sharon enjoyed time at their cabin in Red Feather Lakes before moving to Tucson, Arizona in 1999. She and Donn moved back to Windsor in 2002 to be closer to family. Sharon was also a committee member of Windsor Cub Scout Pack 57 and Eaton Boy Scout Troop 41. She was active in American Field Service and Special Olympics. Sharon and Donn traveled in their motor home and also trips to Europe. She loved playing the organ and piano, singing, crafting, crocheting and photography. She was an avid CSU Ram fan, as well as Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies.
Sharon is survived by her children, Donald Wayne Seery Jr., Dina Ann Holley (Tom), Davin Wade Seery (Stephanie). Sisters, Laura Sue Sullivan (Wayne), Ann Marie Giesick (Henry), brother Jerry Cogburn (Roberta). Grandchildren Kyle, Alora, Corvin, Dakota, Kaitlyn, Archer and DeClan . Great grandchildren Shiloh, Kenleigh and Jacklyn. She was proceeded in death by her husband, parents, sister Barbara Jean Cogburn and granddaughter Jessica Pearl (Seery) Barnard. Cremation with inurnment later in the summer.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m., Eaton Cemetery, Christensen Ave, Eaton, CO. Any memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Please visit www.allnuttgreeley.com to send condolences to the family.
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