Sharon Lucille Wilson

Mom’s favorite saying over the last several years was, “I’m fine”. She is more than fine now. She is in heaven with our Creator. No more doctors or needles. She was such a strong, caring, blessed woman. My Mom, my friend, I will miss you daily. I love you. ~ Julie

She loved her family. All her family. Her friends also became her family. Her bonds were strong. She always showed up and her timing was unbelievable. She was not anyone to be held down or held back. When she knew something needed to be done she would go quietly and get it done. She was like that. Oftentimes, there weren’t a lot of words spoken, they didn’t seem to be needed. It was as if there was an understanding with so much empathetic feeling that it made one easily aware they were noticed by her. I believe her legacy of fun and her spirit of adventure will live on in each of us that she touched in her many ways. It can carry us further in life than any of us can imagine. She has been a catalyst for Change. Doing her things. Living in a place of love and compassion. She walked with Jesus Christ and followed his words as they guided her peacefully home to her everlasting life. I feel blessed to have shared this lifetime with her. As much as I miss her and my heart is broken, I know that she is nearby and for that, I am grateful. Forever and ever. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🦋 I love you, Mom. ~ Penny

She was an adventurous one & always loved to be “on the go”. There was no sitting still for her. Something was always in the works. Her many travels included trains, planes, buses, and cruises, all around the world. But mostly she would hop in her car & take a drive. By drive we mean hundreds or thousands of miles, you just never knew with her. Mom was clever, charming & sharp witted. Keeping everyone on their toes. If she had something to say. She said it. In her spare time, she enjoyed cards, dominoes, bingo, bunco, and outings with friends. And she loved sports, especially the “Phoenix Suns”.

Her love and devotion to her family & friends had no bounds. She was always present. In turn she was deeply loved and admired by all that knew her. Friends and family witnessed her strength & determination daily. She lived her life her way. Right until the end. She used every drop in the tank and then some. She is now dancing in heaven. All my love. ~ Sharalyn

Born and raised in Minot North Dakota, some of her fondest memories were of the days spent on the farm with her grandpa milking cows, getting hens eggs, smiling, and laughing when stepping in the cow pies. After raising her three girls she left North Dakota but the state always remained her “home.” She pursued her college education, received a degree in child development, retired as a preschool teacher and Director of Childcare at the US Department of Defense in Surprise, AZ. Over her lifetime she had many creative hobbies. While taking care of her mother they would be found painting ceramics. She enjoyed making jewelry and decorating T-shirts. Most recently she has been painting on canvas. Her special talent exploded onto the canvas as beautiful renditions (portraits) of family. We wonder if that talent was unleashed by her recent Traumatic Brain Injury or if she had just been waiting to surprise everyone. She has left her legacy of fun and “adventure seeking” to those touched by her in this lifetime. She is and was, “a one-of-a-kind lady.”

Daughter of August & Marie Behrens. Survived by daughters, Sharalyn Longthorne; Penny Longthorne, her children Jakeb, Emily, Acarianna, Alaurielle & Arion, youngest daughter Julie Bott (Wilson) husband Eric, their children Nathaniel & Alice. Great grandchildren Jada, Jayden and Acarianna. Sister Donna Helliwell. After moving from ND she lived in San Diego, CA, retired in Surprise, AZ then moved to Dallas, TX 5 years ago. Worked at Minot Airforce Base, San Diego Naval Base & Hospital and Luke Air Force Base. She was preceded in death by siblings Morris, Lillian, Mildred, Darlene, Dwaine & Beverly.

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