It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Sharon Christensen, 78, — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
What you read below is one part of a life lived with quiet purpose.
Sharon entered this world in 1941 — the start of a journey that would span 79 years.
Sharon held deeply to the Presbyterian faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
The traditions Sharon loved will continue to hold those she loved.
Sharon Christensen, 78 of Hurley, SD and resident of Primrose, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Ava's House, Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be at 2:00pm Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Harmony Presbyterian Church in Hurley with burial in the Hurley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7pm Monday evening at the church. Due to Covid 19 your requested to wear and mask and practice social distancing. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Sharon Anne was born on December 4, 1941 at home in Hurley, SD to Lawrence and Marjorie (Mahoney) Weier. She grew up at Hurley and graduated from Hurley High School in 1959. After graduating from Nettleton Commercial College with a Secretarial Degree she was employed with Boyce, Murphy and McDowell Law Firm. On March 4, 1961 she was united in marriage to Glenn E. Christensen and to this union were born two children, Terry Lee and Nancy Jo. They lived in Hurley their entire married life where she was employed at the Hurley Elevator as a bookkeeper. She continued her career at the Hurley State Bank and Merchants State Bank where she worked for 33 years before her retirement. Being civic-minded, she was very active in the Hurley community. She was a very active member of the Harmony Presbyterian Church, having served as Sunday school teacher, accompanist for the Sunday school and choir, and produced the Sunday bulletins for over 50 years. She was an elder and long-time member of the United Presbyterian Women. She was a member of Questers, the American Legion Auxiliary, and was one of the founders of the Avenue of Flags. She served on the first committee for Hot Hurley Nights, as well as being treasurer of the Centennial Committee and co-editor of the Centennial and 125 th Cookbooks. While at home she enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, and sewing. She loved watching Jeopardy, the Vikings and Dodgers, listening to music and playing the piano. Visiting with family and friends and following her family genealogy were passions for her. Grateful for having shared her life are a daughter Nan Bell, Clark, SD; a daughter in law, Paula (Frank) Heirigs, Tea, SD; 4 granddaughters, Kelsi, Kalli, Ashley and Morgan; a brother Scott Weier, Columbus, NE; and a sister in law, Beverly Spomer, Sioux Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glenn in 2012 and her son Terry in 1989.
