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Courtney Black posted a condolence
Thursday, October 29, 2009
When I received the letter about the D. Mike Sharrar Water Education Fund today I was saddened to understand that Mike had passed away this year. I was greatly impacted by his ability to treat everyone around him in our work as human beings rather than collegues or clients. It is what I strive for and am so greatful for his supreme example. I am a mom who juggles part time work and I remember meeting you Anne when Mike insisted I bring my son and meet you both at the DuPont Starbucks to get a piece of data for our work from him. I will always be greatful that I got to work with Mike before he left us. His obituary indicates he knew Jesus so I am so pleased that he is in eternal rest and joy.
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Sisters of the Holy Names posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2009
Dear Anne and Family,
We remember you, Anne, in our prayer for former students. We send you our sympathetic support at this hard time. Your beloved Mike sounds very gifted and special, and his legacy of improved water quality here in Washington State is one to cherish and be proud of for the Sharar Family. This issue of critical importance causes us to mourn his passing, also. It is our hope that God, our Beloved Creator, will put Mike in a heavenly leadership position to help those who remain grapple with the urgency of clean water for all life. May Mike be near you, and may you feel his love often.
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Todd Monohon & Mary Zozaya-Monohon posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Anne - We were so shocked and sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Please know that you and all of the family are in our thoughts and prayers. I (Todd) still think fondly of the work we did together when we were reforming and rennovating the parish with Fr. Michael. Take Care. . . Todd, Mary and Marisa
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Pete and Myrna Hillyer posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Anne,
Jean Bjorklund told us about Mike's passing in an email today. We spend our winters skiing and Utah so not much has changed in our lives!
When not in Utah, we have been living in our house on 36th--making "old" something "new" again. I think the only neighbors still living on 36th from 1972 are Wolfgang and Inge Hesse. Inge had her 80th birthday last week.
Hans lives in Hawaii, not married and working as an electrician. Chris lives in Santa Barbara and works for TEVA shoes. He is married and has a 5 year old son and 1 year old daughter. His wife is diabetic so we will gladly make a donation to the American Diabetes Society in Mike's name.
Pete said he hopes his obituary might match the tone of Mike's. When I read about Mike's ability to explain complex things in simple terms, I was reminded of the day when we were both pregnant and he drove us on this circuitous route to illustrate the best way to get to the proposed Kingdome!!
Sounds like your neighborhood is south of Seattle but please stop by if you're ever near Bryant/Assumption.
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Virginia Hawkins Gerde vhawki@gmail.com posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Anne, Amy & Erin, Our thoughts are with all of you at during this time. We all remember you from the Seattle house and wish you all the best.
The Hawkins Family -
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Marion Tingle, RN, Providence St Peter Hospital posted a condolence
Monday, March 30, 2009
Anne and family, I know this is a difficulty time for you. You are in my thoughts. Marion
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Doug Jonas posted a condolence
Monday, March 30, 2009
Anne and Family,
I am truly saddened to just discover that Mike has passed away. Mike was a very fine person, always a pleasure to work with, a wonderful disposition, and effective in everything he did. I am sorry to see this news too late to attend the service today.
Your loss is also a loss to a large community of people who were blessed to have been friends and co-workers with Mike.
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Benjamin Wildenhaus posted a condolence
Monday, March 30, 2009
My deepest condolences to you Erin, Amy, and Anne. I once helped Mike take an engine completely out of a complex modern Japanese car. White construction paper was laid out and each nut, bolt, and part was situated and labeled. I don't think he had ever done it before, and each step proved complex, puzzling, or nearly-impossible. I was certainly clueless. Mike seemed to relish the problem-solving involved. I was floored by his ingenuity. It was also the funnest I ever had working on a car. I'm glad I had a chance to share some time with Mike. Take care.
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Greg Heberlein posted a condolence
Monday, March 30, 2009
Mike was the type of person who engendered only positive memories. Those who met him will recall his gifts to society and know that his legacy will last beyond the lives of all of his contemporaries. We'd rather rejoice in his contribution than mourn his passing.
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Susan Gleason posted a condolence
Monday, March 30, 2009
I knew Mike when he worked at Metro besides working at Metro myself Anne Anglou is my good friend then and now and I meet and talk with mike, he was a gental and kind man, dedicated to what ever he was doing, his family,friends or work. I'm glad to have know him he made the world a better place by his presence. My sympathy and caring for his family and dear frinds he left behind.
Susan Gleason susan.gleason@kingcounty.gov
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Mary and Bob Wildenhaus posted a condolence
Monday, March 30, 2009
Anne, Amy and Erin,
What more can one say about a man than you have already said in this obituary write-up. Men such as Mike certainly leave their mark on the world leaving it a much better place. We will make a donation to Garden Raised Bounty (GRuB) in Mike's name. This group too makes a real difference in the lives of those who work there and those they serve.
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Linda Spencer Heide posted a condolence
Sunday, March 29, 2009
I was saddened to read of Mike's death. I worked with him at Metro during the 1980's. I was Gene Matt's secretary. He was consistently fair and to him it didn't matter if you were management or staff, you were treated with the same respect. I have fond memories of him and his sense of humor. My sincere condolences to the entire Sharar family at this very difficult time.
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Diane Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Anne, I had the privilege of getting to know Mike over a two-year period when he was contracted by the Department of Ecology to work with Dave Peeler on the Spokane River TMDL issue (I was Dave's Administrative Assistant).
I was impresssed by his mastery of words (some I had to look up in the dictionary), his "we will do this" attitude, his wonderful sense of humor - even when Mike and Dave had to run through the airport with only seconds to spare to catch a plane. I marveled at Mike's knowledge and intelligence (he could talk about any subject). The world seemed brighter while Mike graced us with his presence. The good news is, we will see him again!
With deepest sympathy,
Diane Smith
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Anne Foster Angelou posted a condolence
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Dear Anne, Amy and Erin: Dimitri and I are very sad to hear of Mike's death. He was truly a person of integrity and had a very enjoyable sense of humor. At Metro, and throughout my work career, he was the best supervisor I ever had. He was intelligent, creative, kind, encouraging and very much a gentleman. I regret that it has been many years since I last saw him or family especially since you left Seattle. I hope to speak with you soon to personally express my condolences. I feel privileged to have known him. May God bless you all and heal your hearts in time. Dimitri reminded me that he came to our new home in 1980 and did electrical wiring so we could have a dryer. Mike said he learned that skill from his father. So, in addition to being a great husband, father, friend and public servant, he had many other talents. Goodbye Mike and thanks for all you did to enhance my life. Love and prayers, from Anne and Dimitri. Email: fosterangelou@comcast.net
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Sandy Stevens Barnes, barness2552@hotmail.com posted a condolence
Sunday, March 29, 2009
I would like to express my sincerest sympathy to all the family. I was Mike's babysitter when he was about three years old, in Terre Haute, Indiana. I was about 12. Mike was a very cute little boy with an incredible vocabulary, full of the joy and innocent charm of very young children. He loved to run out in the cornfields behind their house to play hide and seek with me. I still can recall his laughter.--We had previously lived next door to the Sharars in Steilacoom, WA. Our families had become good friends, and Dave Sharar and my dad worked for the same employer. When I was about four myself, Kenneth Sharar-Casey used to read to me. I remember Mike's mother talking about how thrilled she and his dad were when Mike was born. Lyzena Sharar was a warm, loving mother to Kenneth and Michael. I am not surprised in the least to hear what a fine man Mike became. And am confident the angels came out to meet him.
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Cathy and Greg Rafanelli posted a condolence
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Dear Anne, Amy and Erin:
You can go forward knowing that you shared many years with one the greatest guys who ever graced this planet. We will miss Mike's exquisitely dry sense of humor with the little smirky smile following a pun or punchline. Raf will miss his co-pilot, but Mike has his own wings now.
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Don and Priscilla Rossow posted a condolence
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Dear Anne, Amy and Erin,
We are so sadden to learn of the passing of Mike. We all new he was a fighter and this was a very tough battle to face. You may not know how much Mike meant to me but back when we were in the neighborhood and I lost my job, Mike worked with me to lift me up and get me going on with my life. His inspiration has helped me in every challenge since.
Mike has impacted many people’s lives and the world has lost a wonderful person. May God’s peace be with all of you during this difficult time.
Our prayers are with you,
Don and Priscilla
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Dave Reynolds posted a condolence
Friday, March 27, 2009
Mike
It was a shock to hear you were in the hospital and now you're gone--to a better place, but still I'm going to miss you. It is sad that we can no longer hear your sayings and laugh. Goodbye friend and mentor.
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Rick Holmes posted a condolence
Friday, March 27, 2009
My sincere to condolences to Mike's family. Mike will surely be missed. He was a wonderful person who touched many lives in his far too few years with us. I went to school from Garfield on through Olympia with Mike. Mike was always well-balanced, with his horn case in one hand and his breifcase in the other. He had a wonderful sense of humor that we all enjoyed. Though I didn't work close with him at LOTT, we at least got a chance to chat once in awhile. Rest in peace, Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, now.
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Paula Ehlers posted a condolence
Friday, March 27, 2009
I just got to know Mike this past year as we have been working together with the Chehalis Flood Authority. It is rare that someone you meet and work with on occasion can have such a huge impact on you. This is what I have experienced with Mike. I have experienced his calm approach to the sometimes very stressful work we do, and his wonderful cache of metaphors. He made me laugh quite often. I will truly miss him.
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