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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Sharon Janda. We will remember her forever.

A Hawaiian Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 from 11am to 1pm at the Beach Villas at Ko Olina Owners Lounge, Kapolei, HI. A potluck lunch will follow.

A memorial service and celebration of Sharon's life will be held on Saturday January 24, 2015 from11:00 a.m.- 3:00 with services beginning at 11:30 at St. James Episcopal Church (11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD) in the undercroft (lower level - enter from back of building).  A potluck lunch will be served.

Donations in memory of Sharon may be made to the American Heart Association:
http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR/Events/General;jsessionid=30AE7CD01572B901F9DBCF46C0AC2AFA.app243a?pg=fund&fr_id=1030&pxfid=273344
 

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023
We always remember you,Sharon.
Your grace,your kindness and your friendship.
Rest in peace. 
We miss you.
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023
Sharon I think about you so often. Your creative spirit remains to teach me and remind me of the joy of making and experimenting. When I wear something you made I feel a bit of your spirit come through it. Time has rushed by but my gratitude and love remain as strong as ever for you.
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023
Thinking of lovely Sharon today and her kindness she always showed. I remember she made sweaters for me and my mom. We miss her talent and love. ❤️
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022
We will always miss Sharon. Such a lovely, inviting and humble soul. She always made me feel welcome and calm in her presence. Rest in Peace, dear one.
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022
We will always miss you.
Rest in eternal peace.
Robert Dalal
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022
I still look to Sharon for inspiration. She was so excited to try new artistic challenges. Her work was so exquisite though she was often her worst critic. But most of all I remember how she made everything fun. I remain grateful for her ongoing presence in my life.
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
We all miss you,Sharon.
Rest In Peace.
In remembrance.
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
What a great loss to those who loved and admired you. Such a clever, creative spunky friend. I think of you often and am reminded when I see something in my studio that you created! I still get a chuckle thinking about us making our body doubles and them sitting side by side on the dresser of the hotel room and because I wrapped the tape longer on you, you looked really tall compared to me! Such a good laugh we shared every time we looked at them!
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
Your life and your creativity continue to inspire me. Many of the skills I use in my creative work were learned in your studio. I will always remember you. You live on in many hearts and minds.
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
She was a treasure lost to this world too soon. I have a wrap she made which inspires me often. It is so beautiful and a reflection of the incredible woman who made it. Miss you, Sharon
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
Dick and Sharon, Your love story is an inspiration to all who know you. We know your love lives on. You're both in our thoughts and prayers.
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
Thinking of you and your family and friends dear Sharon. We all miss your beautiful smile, wonderful energy, great laugh, over-the-moon talents, and many, many kindnesses. You made the world a better place .
February 14, 2021
February 14, 2021
Happy Valentine's Day! You are the love of my life. I think of our wonderful time together and remember how lucky and fortunate I was. Miss you immensely, Hon. Miss your creativity, kindness and spunk. Thank you for your love, understanding and comfort. 
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020
Sharon’s kindness, sense of humor, warmth, generosity and talent will forever be remembered. She was a bright light in this world and will forever be missed.
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020
Sharon was a special person in so many ways - creative, kind, generous - wonderful sense of humor, hard working…… and impish. I miss her.
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020
Thinking about Sharon and remembering her generosity and the trip we took to a felting class in NY state where we made body doubles with tape. She taped me and I taped her. Oh the fun we shared and the laughs walking through the hotel lobby with our ‘bodies’ seeing the stares! I spoke with her right before the awful event right before she became unwell - fly high darling Sharon.
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020
Thinking of you and your loved ones on this difficult day.
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020
Sharon was such a delightful person and her brilliant work was inspirational. She is missed.
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020
So many things remind me of you Sharon. Lots of wonderful memories Dearest Friend. I still miss you so much.
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020
Another year gone by, and I still remember Sharon so vividly. I still draw encouragement and inspiration from the way she lived and her creativity. When Sharon passed I was obsessed with felting and learning everything I could about it (largely thanks to her). Since then I now have 3 little granddaughters, and I am now the teacher and project initiator for creative play. I remember Sharon as full of ideas and interest in everything creative, and I try to channel that energy in showing techniques and material manipulation in my little ones. Sharon was a wonderful teacher and friend.
January 1, 2020
January 1, 2020
Sharon was one of the kindest people I ever met....and so funny. I met her through one of the Felters Flings and we had such fun. She had a way of making you feel like you'd known one another for your entire life. Sharon is certainly missed. I feel so blessed to have known her.
January 1, 2020
January 1, 2020
Rest in peace dear Sharron. we think of you often remembering our wonderful times together.
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2019
I can't believe it has been 5 years since we lost you dear Sharon. I still think of you all the time whenever I am being creative or experimenting with a new artistic technique, which you were always doing. Also whenever I am trying to improve myself---I remember you said once, referring to negative thoughts, "You always have to weed your garden." We had so much fun with you. I am so lucky to have known you!
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2019
I close out each year thinking of you my Dear Friend and You are there to see me into each New Year. I miss you so much and hold you in my heart forever
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2019
Rest In Peace dear Sharon.
We will always miss you.
Robert
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2018
I think about you whenever I felt, often I am using wool you have hand dyed. I remember your immense creativity and generosity and try to be more like you. I miss you dear friend, but have a lot of energy from my memories of how you were to help me try to be my best.
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2018
You are in our thoughts and prayers always . Lori and I miss your cheerful and artistic presence.
I still wear the lovely sweater you made for me.
Rest In Peace.
February 14, 2018
February 14, 2018
Happy Valentine's Day! Thinking of you and all the wonderful times we had together. All my love!
January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
I think of you so often Little One. I treasure your friendship, encouragement, enthusiasm for learning and life. I have learned so many lessons from you. I miss you.
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2017
I can't believe it has been 3 years since you left us. I think about you so often and always with such deep appreciation for what you shared, taught and encouraged. Your example continues to light up my life. I will never forget you. Miss you dear girl.
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2017
Thank you Sharon for the encouragement to try new things. You were a true inspiration. You are missed.
February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
Happy Valentine's Day, Hon! I love you, miss you dearly and cherish our wonderful time together. Thank you for your last Valentine's Day homemade card in 2014 which read as follows:

Happy Valentine's Day to My Husband!

You make me smile
You make me laugh
You give me emotional support and advice
You get things that I am too short for
You take me places I cannot go by myself
You take care of home things when I'm possessed
You tell me things I am too ignorant to know about
You help cover my roots
You carry things I am too weak to carry
You correct my grammar
You bring me toilet paper when I'm in desperate need
You make coffee in the morning
You fart a lot

How can I live without you? Thank you for being my Valentine's, Hon!!
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2016
Missing you, Sharon, along with all of friends and loved ones. You were such a bright light in the lives of so many....and continue to be such an inspiration. Your talent, sense of humor, generous heart and beautiful smile will always be remembered. I am so blessed to have known you.
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2016
I think of Sharon almost daily and get inspiration to try new artistic endeavors from remembering her incredible energy and enthusiasm. I have never known anyone quite like her in sheer talent and graciousness. Her spirit lives on in all of us who knew her, and will help us all continue to learn and grow as artists through the Sharon Janda Memorial Fund that Dick has donated to the Potomac Fiber Arts Guild. 
Thank you Dick. We will never forget her and the way you opened up your home to let us all learn and laugh together.
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2016
Sharon's legacy of creative genius and enthusiastic encouragement continues to be inspirational. I miss her and cherish her memory.
September 21, 2016
September 21, 2016
Dear Richard,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I just heard about it from Chris Landis today. You and Sharon's project will always be at the top of my design achievements. God bless.
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015
Sharon was so creative, encouraging and supportive, she became my inspiration, Her positive enthusiasm and can do attitude were always there when things seemed impossible.  She is missed, but her legacy and lessons live on.
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015
Richard and Sean;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Lori and I both miss Sharon.Her radiance,her kindness and her positive presence.
God Bless.
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015
Missing you Little One. I am filled with joy from our friendship.
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015
Sharon has been a tremendous inspiration to me, even still this past year after her physical presence is gone. She was like no other artist/teacher I have ever met. She was a kinetic ball of creativity and generosity.
Her friendship remains one of my dearest treasures. The learning and laughter we all had in her studio still brighten my life. Our ongoing felting group provides a sisterhood which continues to keep her close.
 She was so much fun to be with, I feel her joy in living even now.
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015
After this full year of missing Sharon I continue to think of her each time our study group meets as well as every single day that I go to my studio to work. Recently our study group had our final gathering in Sharon's studio where we each selected some of her unfinished objects. I have been finishing those items in my studio and learning how she approached design and also technique. Sharon continues inspiring me each and every time I felt. I say to myself, could this be better?
January 14, 2015
January 14, 2015
I knew Sharon from the Felters' Fling. I had the honor of handing her a mad hatter's prize at every Fling she attended. Her felt creations were amazing, full of artistry, technique, skill and humor too.
I will never forget the gleam in her eye, her generous smile and the way she invited everyone to expand and share their felt knowledge and skill.
She was generous in many ways to all she met. As many have said, words cannot describe the loss of such a friend and to her family, a loved and cherished wife and mother. She will be truly missed at the Felters' Fling this year. I know her registration form was filled in and ready to be emailed. On Jan 2, she was pushing the send button with the Angels by her side.
January 12, 2015
January 12, 2015
Dear Dick and Sean
We share your hearts pains
We will miss Sharon’s humor and her laugh
We remember enjoying many happy times in Littleton and Morrison
Few people have enjoyed life as much Sharon
"She was a very kind and beautiful woman" Missy
Our prayers are with you
January 12, 2015
January 12, 2015
Dick, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I know that your whole life will change with this loss. Please remember you have friends and family that love you and they will be there for you. Deby
January 11, 2015
January 11, 2015
Sharon is one of my all time favorite people. I will always think of her giggle first, then her perpetual curiosity to try something new. I loved teasing her about her acquisition of gadgets, but she was a truly talented feltmaker, committed to knowledge. Seeing Sharon always brought a ray of sunshine and a bit of excitement.

My favorite Sharon memory took place in rural West Virginia where Sharon was attending my felting retreat. This event was organized by my friend, who had also arranged accommodations for Sharon in a private home. The whole group of us gathered for a wonderful dinner at my friend's house the first night of the retreat, then everyone said goodby and left for their respective lodging.

The next morning there was a call from Sharon's hostess reporting Sharon had never returned. We soon learned that Sharon left the dinner and got terribly lost, driving in the dark. She drove far past her destination and wound up in a rural hamlet where she located a policeman, but he wasn't at all helpful. He told her he'd never heard of the place she was headed. Sharon simply took matters into her own hands and booked into a motel right there. Not even a toothbrush on her. Most people would have been so upset, it could have ruined the week. Not Sharon. She just laughed about it the next morning as she told the story, and carried on like it was no big deal. I will never forget her bravery and positive, fun loving attitude. I will be forever grateful to have known her.

My heart goes out to you, Dick and Sean. Sharon left the world a kinder place.
January 9, 2015
January 9, 2015
Sharon's delightfulness and power for giving will be missed by so many. She was a special lady.
January 8, 2015
January 8, 2015
I am very grateful to have known Sharon who I met through many felting workshops together. On our ride home from a workshop in Massachusetts we decided to extend the workshop. As Kathy drove......Sharon and I made a ton of small felted balls ( with our soap, water and wool on our laps ) ......we laughed......a lot.
 The words that come to mind when I think of Sharon are: kindness, fun-loving, calmness, sharing, quick wit, master craftswoman, striving for perfection, unique style, beauty, many talents, wonderful artist, loving people, shining light.
 My heart goes out to all--family and friends--wishing you peace
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December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023
We always remember you,Sharon.
Your grace,your kindness and your friendship.
Rest in peace. 
We miss you.
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023
Sharon I think about you so often. Your creative spirit remains to teach me and remind me of the joy of making and experimenting. When I wear something you made I feel a bit of your spirit come through it. Time has rushed by but my gratitude and love remain as strong as ever for you.
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023
Thinking of lovely Sharon today and her kindness she always showed. I remember she made sweaters for me and my mom. We miss her talent and love. ❤️
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December 31, 2021
Richard, I am remembering Sharon today and the gracious host she was when Andrew and I showed up to stay at your house. I particularly remember sitting around your table in the Jefferson Airplane house (!) and laughing about I don't remember what with Sharon. She always brightened my day! :) 

Sharon's last gift to us - Dec, 2014

December 31, 2015

Top Ten Gifts to Ourselves and to Others

Hugs == to someone who is lonely.
Love ==  to someone who has nothing to give in return.
Patience == to someone who is struggling with life.
Freedom == to someone who needs to find his own destiny.
Guidance == to someone drifting in a sea of anxiety.
Understanding == to someone who is confused.
Tolerance == to someone who doesn't see things the way we do.
Kindness == to someone in pain.
Forgiveness ==  to someone we feel has harmed us.
Softness == to someone who has not yet removed their hard shell;
        perhaps they need a piece of soft wool that is felted!!!! 

January 11, 2015
Pictured are Shelley Jones, Pam Hill-Byrne and Sharon.  We had just completed a workshop on thread painting at Susan Levi-Goerlich's studio, back in July 2012. This was what became the first of many over the next 2 1/2 years.  Our group of 4 became 6 with the addition of Eileen Martin and Meg Romero, all gathering at Sharon's fabulous studio!  We named ourselves The Creative Playground.  Our mission; to share ideas and inspirations, explore new techniques and materials and to have fun.  And that we did!  I will always be grateful for the chance to know and work with such a creative group of women. Sharon was the "glue" that held us together.  She was generous, inspiring, fun and a good friend.  I will certainly miss her.

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