Sharon Lee Sabin, 86, of Chehalis, passed away June 9, 2023, after a four-year battle with Corticobasal Degeneration, Mills Syndrome. She was born Oct. 28, 1936, in Centralia, Washington, to Corum and Adeline Richardson.
She was a lifetime resident of Lewis County and received all her education in Chehalis schools. Grade school was in the old Cascade school building, junior high in the old R.E. Bennett building and high school in what is now W.F. West. She graduated in 1954 and was proud to be part of the class of ‘54.
Some special friends were Wilma (Dotson) Matthiesen, Lorraine (Rayton) Garrison, Arlene (Arnett) Teeter, Janet (Huber) Roffler, Betty (Ashley) Elder and many others. She also played an active part in planning class reunions.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dennis; children, Vickie Adams (James), Darci Rubart (James) and Darren Sabin (Carolyn); her sister, Denise Marshall; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dave and Sharen Sabin; her double cousins, Donna Unzelman, Marilyn Gilmon and Rita Caporale; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.
Sharon married Dennis Sabin in May of 1965. Dennis not only got Sharon but also two beautiful girls named Vicki and Darci. Darren joined his sisters in May of 1966. The family's early years were spent at the home on Mills Avenue in Chehalis. Dennis and Sharon then purchased the farm from her aunt Ruth Gossett and built a new home where the family has resided for almost 50 years.
She accepted Jesus as her Savior early in her life and was a very active member of First Christian Church. She was involved with the women’s group (CWF), was for many years head of the Deaconess group,and was Sunday school secretary after her mother became disabled. She had a lovely strong alto voice and sang in the choir for many years.
Her early work experience was at Grandpa Gus Peters strawberry patch on Koontz road, Callisons, Welcome Wagon and some housekeeping. She then heard “Avon calling” and was very proud of her 40 years as an Avon sales representative. She had an outgoing personality, which helped her succeed in sales. This was in addition to being a full-time mother and house wife. Some special Avon friends were Mary King, Larry and Sally Foister, Jeanie Nygard, Mary Dowling, Carol Erickson, Denise Unzelman and many others.
The family wishes to thank Caregivers 4 Mom & Dad for the wonderful loving care they provided Sharon. Special thanks to owners Mike and Betty Kitchen and caregivers Sheri, Donna, Elaine Tammy, Karma and Cameron. You are truly God’s angels and helpers.
Sharon was first a believer in Jesus. But also a strong independent woman, wife, breast cancer survivor, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. We are blessed for knowing her and being a part of her life. She will be missed.
A celebration of life for Sharon will be held at 11 a.m. June 29 at First Christian Church, 111 NW Prindle St., in Chehalis.
