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Thank you for coming to this memorial, dedicated to our mother, Ruth Sharp.  Although she died in the fall, we waited until her favorite time of year, spring, to post this.

These pages show her life in pictures, but they barely touch the surface. 

Anyone who knew her will remember her courage, independence, intelligence and great sense of humor.  Please take a moment to share a story or memory with us.

If you have a story to share, please put it in the stories section as the tribute only allows a few lines and we'd really love to hear what you have to share.

David Sharp and Polly Sharp

 

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023
Another birthday goes by. I don't have great words right now, but every day, every month and every year I think of her. 
September 20, 2022
September 20, 2022
100 years. Wow. I can only hope she's with dad, Michael, Charlie and Ben. (Yes, there were other cats, but Baby Ben was with her nearly to the end.) I am thinking of what she said when our dad died. "He missed JFK's assassination and he also didn't have to see the Vietnam war." For her I say, "She didn't have to see Trump and the pandemic." 
November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021
I can't believe it has been ten years. Miss her every day.  So many "could have", "should have" things. 
November 18, 2015
November 18, 2015
Your mom was a very special lady. I feel honored to have known her and I think of her often. I've enjoyed looking at these pictures. She certainly had a full life. I especially enjoyed her relationship and bond with her last cat Ben. They really loved each other. I know you miss her every day. I'm so bad with dates and anniversaries but am so glad you posted this site. My sincerest and heart felt sympathy to you and David on this day. Hugs!
September 20, 2015
September 20, 2015
Birthday to mom. I added a special card that we both loved.
September 20, 2014
September 20, 2014
I decided to add a new picture in celebration of her birth date. It's a group graduation picture from Mary Fletcher in 1944.
September 20, 2013
September 20, 2013
Another birthday I wish she were here for.
November 17, 2012
November 17, 2012
One year ago today - 365 days and I've missed her on every single one. Love you and miss you mom!
September 20, 2012
September 20, 2012
Today would be mom's 90th birthday. Not sure how thrilled she would be about it, but I wish she were here to tell me.
May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012
Ruth always had a wry sense of humor and some funny stories to tell about her experiences and frustrations with travels and visits to patients. I remember her way of telling stories, her chuckle, and her click of the tongue with irritation. No specific stories, just precious memories of our times together in our health department office.
May 25, 2012
May 25, 2012
I remember Ruth's great fondness for her cats, and the pleasure she experienced at their antics. She was an avid reader and we shared many books. She was a good friend, indeed.
May 24, 2012
May 24, 2012
I returned to work as a Public Health Nurse in 1984 so this must have occurred sometime that year or the next before she retired. She was at odds with a ground hog in her backyard and told the story of how she was determined to win. After all it was HER garden. “Who is going to leave, me or you.” Well…the ground hog stood and stared at her and it did not take long to see who was winning this argu
May 23, 2012
May 23, 2012
Ruth's enjoyment of books, iced tea and fresh, home grown tomatoes and her sense of humor--those memories will always stay with me. She offered great conversations when we were together, and she knew exactly what to say to me to offer comfort when our first child left home. Keep laughing, Ruth.
May 22, 2012
May 22, 2012
A friend indeed, you could always visit after being away from each other over time. Thanks for sharing the website dedicated to her. Heart strings are being pulled seeing this tribute to her... all well deserved. She was a nurse who really cared for her families... and laughed with us "fellow nurses" during the difficult times when we needed to see the humor in things. A special lady
May 21, 2012
May 21, 2012
I was her aide for quite some time. I learned so much from her. She was such a strong, independent woman. We had many great times together, like ordering in food & watching movies to just talking about her memories and much more. She always talked about how much she loved her children. I took my son to see her often, she hung his artwork all over. She will be greatly missed & loved.

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September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023
Another birthday goes by. I don't have great words right now, but every day, every month and every year I think of her. 
September 20, 2022
September 20, 2022
100 years. Wow. I can only hope she's with dad, Michael, Charlie and Ben. (Yes, there were other cats, but Baby Ben was with her nearly to the end.) I am thinking of what she said when our dad died. "He missed JFK's assassination and he also didn't have to see the Vietnam war." For her I say, "She didn't have to see Trump and the pandemic." 
November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021
I can't believe it has been ten years. Miss her every day.  So many "could have", "should have" things. 
Recent stories

Mom

November 17, 2015

On the 4th anniversary of her death I thought it would be a good idea to come up with a fun story.  I remember when I was 9 or 10, I wanted to be an astronaut. Mom was going to college at the time and taking a trigonometry course.  I used to help her study ... reading, quizzing and such.  One night I didn't want to help with trig and she said, "If you want to be an astronaut, you have to know trigonometry." Well, that got me.  Although the astronaut desire left soon after, I'm pretty sure those evening study sessions helped me out later on.  I still so admire her for going back to school and all that she did.
 

June 24, 2012

I was Ruth's hairdresser for 30 years or more. I always enjoyed spending time with her. I loved her dry sense of humor. She always made me laugh and I miss her as I know you also do. She loved my dog Abbie and would bring her little presents at  Christmas time. I enjoyed all her stories about her different cats she had especially her last cat Ben. She will be forever missed! You have my deepest symphathy. A good mother is a God given gift and you certainly had one.

Sincerely,

Joan Schneeberger

June 24, 2012

I was Ruth's hairdresser for 30 years or more. I always enjoyed spending time with her. I loved her dry sense of humor. She always made me laugh and I miss her as I know you also do. She loved my dog Abbie and would bring her little presents at  Christmas time. I enjoyed all her stories about her different cats she had especially her last cat Ben. She will be forever missed! You have my deepest symphathy. A good mother is a God given gift and you certainly had one.

Sincerely,

Joan Schneeberger

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