Sharon Arnold Shore

Sharon Arnold Shore, a resident of Dataw Island for nearly 14 years, passed away on March 21 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. She was 89 years old.

Sharon was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 28, 1930. Her young life was spent mostly in Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan for one year before enrolling at the Wayne State School of Nursing where she earned a two-year nursing degree. She didn’t get far into a nursing career, however, because she married Bill Simons, an Air Force officer, and shortly thereafter became a mother. This first marriage, which lasted 26 years, produced three children. After a divorce, she married Lovell George Shore in 1979. Sharon and George were happily married from that point on for 41 years. She was the love of George’s life.

Sharon was a creative person who pursued a number of jobs and professions. She was a particularly skillful home decorator who possessed an amazing eye for color and proportion. Amongst her many talents was cooking, one especially appreciated by George and her children. Sharon made many friends in the various places she lived over the years. She was outgoing, charming, generous, and possessed a great sense of humor. Sharon also loved to travel and was able to visit many parts of the world with both George and her friends.

Sharon is survived by her husband George Shore; her two sisters, Dorothy Gerrity and Kathy Stafford; her three children, Michael (wife Michelle), Eric (wife Jeanne), and Kendall Simons; her stepson Larry Shore (wife Alexandra), and seven grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a future time and date to be announced.

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