Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Diaz, Sharon Kaye (Sousa) May 28, 2016
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Tues. May 3, 2016

SHARON KAYE DIAZ 1940 - 2016
Sharon Kaye Diaz, a resident of Ionia Since 1969, passed away on May 28, 2016 at the
age of 76. After years of illness, Sharon died peacefully in her sleep due to
complications from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The daughter of Thomas and Christine (Burris) 
Sousa. Sharon was born on Jan. 18, 1040 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Known for her positive outlook on life, her sense of humor, and her fierce capacity
for love and loyalty.  Sharon brought to family and friends was renowned for her generosity.
Among other things, Sharon was a wonderful cook, a voracious reader, a moviephile, and a
dog lover. She loved Christmas. Sharon had a mad crush on singer Josh Groban, a
life-long love affair with lemon meringue pie and seafood of any kind, and a more recent
fascination with the cable TV Food Channel.

She was terrible at keeping plants alive, it's still a puzzle to all who knew and
loved her that she was able to keep seven children  alive.  Sharon was a treasured friend 
to many and a loving and proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She gave us the 
love and strength necessary to take on this crazy world.

She leaves as her legacy her seven children; Wade Anderson, Wendy (Sar)
Dwa-Anderson, Penny Anderson, Scott (Cheryl) Anderson, Kurt Anderson, John (Melissa) Diaz, and
Nina Diaz Hernandez; as well as 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and countless
friends.

Sharon was a member of the Catholic Church. She has asked that any memorial 
contributions be made to St. Andrews Cathedral in Grand Rapid. Sharon's friends and
family would like to thank Heartlands Health care Center in Ionia, and the Spectrum
Butterworth Oncoloogy and neurology Departments in Grand Rapids for their care and
Kindness towards Sharon and her family during this difficult time.

Memorial services will be conducted by Pastor Cliff Allen at 1 p.m. Thursday June 2,
2016 at  Lehman Funeral Home, 220 Rich St., Ionia. Interment will follow at Balcom
Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral
home. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com

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