Private Graveside services will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sharon was born October 26, 1940 in Prophetstown, IL, the daughter of E. Allan and Elna Mae (Lawrence) Border. She graduated from Erie High School in 1958. Sharon grew up working in their family business, Border’s Dairy Bar in Erie. She married Thomas Stoudt on April 25, 1969 in Erie. She worked for a time at John Deere and owned a flower shop in Erie years ago. Following Tom’s retirement, they enjoyed traveling the country in their RV.
Sharon had many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She cared deeply for all of them and loved keeping up with their sports and activities. In her later years she enjoyed crocheting and working puzzles.
She is survived by 3 siblings, Beth (Clyde) Kramer, Erie, Lynn (Donna) Border, Morrison, Wanda Keegan, Fenton; sister-in-law, Cindy Border, Ankeny, IA; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; husband Tom; brothers, Kent and Lauren Border; brother-in-law, Michael Keegan; and sister-in-law, Carol Border.
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