Sharon Rae Unsworth
Sharon Rae Unsworth passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. She was born on May 7, 1939, to Oscar and Louise Grendal, in Edgerly, N.D. The family moved to Dooley, Mont., and then later settled in Whitetail.
On July 14, 1956, she married Donald Unsworth. In the years to come, they would have five children. Vicki, Donal, Tammy, Steve and Shawn. They moved to California and then back to Montana. She worked as a waitress at the 4 B's in Bozeman while Donald went to college at Montana State University. They later moved to Helena and then after their divorce, Sharon moved back to Billings.
Sharon helped open Herbergers Department Store in 1976, where she was the office manager until she retired in January 1998. In her retirement, she enjoyed having the time to do the things she enjoyed most of her life. Going to garage sales, painting ceramics, crocheting, knitting, going to the farmers market in the summer, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Louise Grendal; daughters Tammy Dickerson and Vicki Mosier.
She is survived by her sons, Donal (Kathy) Unsworth of Frenchtown, Steve (Jeanine) Unsworth of Billings and Shawn (Lisa) Unsworth of Shepherd; her grandchildren, Trevor, Joel and Ryan Unsworth, Sarah and Nichole Unsworth, Jason and Brandon Mosier, Lyndsey Moore and Travis Homme; her beloved great-grandchildren; sister Trudy (Norm) Grendal Paulson of Billings; brother Harold "Smokey" Grendal of Helena; and many nieces and nephews that she loved and adored.
Visitation will take place from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Interment will follow at Terrace Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or RiverStone Hospice.
Remembrances
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My deepest condolences to Sharon's family. I worked for her in
Herberger's customer service in the mid-90s and delivered Avon to her home.
She was an amazing boss to work under, an excellent trainer, and
knew how to create an office culture that made it a joy to come to work.I will always remember her for her infectious laugh and generous spirit.
May you find comfort in your many happy memories of life with her.
In Peace,
Joslyn Sindelar
Dear Donal, Steve, Shawn and Families,
I am so sorry about your Mom. Unfortunately, I am in Portland so am not going to be able to be back in time for the services. I was in Boise this summer when Vicki passed away so haven't had a chance to visit with any of you about that tragic loss either. I just want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom and your whole family were an important part of our family's life. I have many fun and fond memories of time spent together.
I hope your good memories will help to keep her alive in your hearts. She loved all of you so much. I am so very sad and so sorry that I cannot be there. I will be in touch with you when I return.
Rilla