Sharon was born June 26, 1942, in Cadillac to Howard F. Lehr and Agnes E. (Frost). She graduated from Cadillac High School in 1960.
Sharon worked at First National Bank of Cadillac before marrying the love of her life, Dee S. Caldwell, in 1963, who passed away in 1971 from cancer.
Sharon later worked as fill-in secretary at the local elementary schools before taking a position in accounts receivable at Baldwin Family Health Care. In the succeeding years, she became the manager of the dental department. She thoroughly enjoyed the patients and her coworkers. She retired after 28 years of service.
Sharon was extremely devoted to her family and friends and loved visiting with them. Great times were always had at the family camp in Manton, Michigan. She was especially proud of her grandchildren.
Sharon deeply loved living on the Caldwell farm, especially her interactions with all kinds of wildlife. She always had a new story to relay about the local deer, birds, bears, and even a lynx.
Sharon loved reading books of all subjects. She was very creative and was an avid crafter and seamstress. She taught ceramics and crocheted 100 lap blankets for seniors.
Sharon was predeceased by her husband, her parents, her brother, Howard E. (Joyce) Lehr, and her sister, Donna (Gary) Smith.
She is survived by her son, Daniel (Maria) Caldwell, her daughter, Christina (Dan) LaVergne, her two stepdaughters, DeeLayne (Mike) Verdon, and Lori Palmer. Nine grandchildren: Taylor, Ryan, Zach, Carrie, Ann, John, Emily, Analíz, and Lennon. One great-grandson: Herbie. In addition, there are nieces, nephews, and many cousins.
Also survived by special friends and neighbors who are family: Pam and Pat Sibary, and Marvin Nelson. Lifelong dear friends Kathy Koneska, Norma Tubis, and Kathy Tuttle. Special friend, Kay Mahar.
Per her wishes, there will be no services.
Cremation has taken place, with a spring burial to be held in LeRoy Township Cemetery.
Sharon’s family would like to thank Hospice of Michigan for their excellent support. Donations are suggested for the hospice.
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