Dolores B. Sharp, age 84, of Long Valley, South Dakota, died Friday, March 03, 2006, at her residence in Long Valley.
Dolores Gropper was born August 12, 1921, in Platte, South Dakota, the daughter of William and Rose (Glanzman) Gropper. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Washabaugh County, east of Long Valley. She attended grade school at the Harding School in Long Valley, and graduated from Wanblee High School.
Dolores was united in marriage to Dwight Sharp on December 28, 1939. They farmed and ranched in the Long Valley area all their married life. First they made their home on the Holcomb ranch east of Long Valley. In June 1951, they purchased the Wieske Brothers ranch north of Long Valley, where they continued to reside.
Her husband Dwight preceded her in death on May 4, 1997. She continued to reside on the farm-ranch until her death.
Dolores was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, the Long Valley Community Club, the Extension Club, the Birthday Club, Ladies Aide, and Circle, all of Long Valley. In her younger years, she was assistant 4-H leader. She enjoyed growing large gardens, canning, milking cows, and raising chickens. Her greatest joy was being in the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons Rodney Sharp and his wife Sandee of Belvidere, and Jerry Sharp and his wife Stephanie of Long Valley; a daughter Barbara Davis and her husband Bud of New Caney, Texas; six grandchildren Marty Sharp, Jessica Green, Tyler Sharp, Jim Davis, Jeri Sue Pursifull, and Bobbie Jo Wimberly; six great-grandchildren; a sister Wanda Guptill of Interior; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Dwight, Dolores was preceded in death by a granddaughter Mitzi Sharp; her parents; and two brothers Clayton and Lawrence Gropper.
Interment followed at the Long Valley Cemetery.
Dolores Gropper was born August 12, 1921, in Platte, South Dakota, the daughter of William and Rose (Glanzman) Gropper. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Washabaugh County, east of Long Valley. She attended grade school at the Harding School in Long Valley, and graduated from Wanblee High School.
Dolores was united in marriage to Dwight Sharp on December 28, 1939. They farmed and ranched in the Long Valley area all their married life. First they made their home on the Holcomb ranch east of Long Valley. In June 1951, they purchased the Wieske Brothers ranch north of Long Valley, where they continued to reside.
Her husband Dwight preceded her in death on May 4, 1997. She continued to reside on the farm-ranch until her death.
Dolores was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, the Long Valley Community Club, the Extension Club, the Birthday Club, Ladies Aide, and Circle, all of Long Valley. In her younger years, she was assistant 4-H leader. She enjoyed growing large gardens, canning, milking cows, and raising chickens. Her greatest joy was being in the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons Rodney Sharp and his wife Sandee of Belvidere, and Jerry Sharp and his wife Stephanie of Long Valley; a daughter Barbara Davis and her husband Bud of New Caney, Texas; six grandchildren Marty Sharp, Jessica Green, Tyler Sharp, Jim Davis, Jeri Sue Pursifull, and Bobbie Jo Wimberly; six great-grandchildren; a sister Wanda Guptill of Interior; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Dwight, Dolores was preceded in death by a granddaughter Mitzi Sharp; her parents; and two brothers Clayton and Lawrence Gropper.
Interment followed at the Long Valley Cemetery.
Dolores B. Sharp, age 84, of Long Valley, South Dakota, died Friday, March 03, 2006, at her residence in Long Valley.
Dolores Gropper was born August 12, 1921, in Platte, South Dakota, the daughter of William and Rose (Glanzman) Gropper. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Washabaugh County, east of Long Valley. She attended grade school at the Harding School in Long Valley, and graduated from Wanblee High School.
Dolores was united in marriage to Dwight Sharp on December 28, 1939. They farmed and ranched in the Long Valley area all their married life. First they made their home on the Holcomb ranch east of Long Valley. In June 1951, they purchased the Wieske Brothers ranch north of Long Valley, where they continued to reside.
Her husband Dwight preceded her in death on May 4, 1997. She continued to reside on the farm-ranch until her death.
Dolores was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, the Long Valley Community Club, the Extension Club, the Birthday Club, Ladies Aide, and Circle, all of Long Valley. In her younger years, she was assistant 4-H leader. She enjoyed growing large gardens, canning, milking cows, and raising chickens. Her greatest joy was being in the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons Rodney Sharp and his wife Sandee of Belvidere, and Jerry Sharp and his wife Stephanie of Long Valley; a daughter Barbara Davis and her husband Bud of New Caney, Texas; six grandchildren Marty Sharp, Jessica Green, Tyler Sharp, Jim Davis, Jeri Sue Pursifull, and Bobbie Jo Wimberly; six great-grandchildren; a sister Wanda Guptill of Interior; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Dwight, Dolores was preceded in death by a granddaughter Mitzi Sharp; her parents; and two brothers Clayton and Lawrence Gropper.
Interment followed at the Long Valley Cemetery.
Dolores Gropper was born August 12, 1921, in Platte, South Dakota, the daughter of William and Rose (Glanzman) Gropper. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Washabaugh County, east of Long Valley. She attended grade school at the Harding School in Long Valley, and graduated from Wanblee High School.
Dolores was united in marriage to Dwight Sharp on December 28, 1939. They farmed and ranched in the Long Valley area all their married life. First they made their home on the Holcomb ranch east of Long Valley. In June 1951, they purchased the Wieske Brothers ranch north of Long Valley, where they continued to reside.
Her husband Dwight preceded her in death on May 4, 1997. She continued to reside on the farm-ranch until her death.
Dolores was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, the Long Valley Community Club, the Extension Club, the Birthday Club, Ladies Aide, and Circle, all of Long Valley. In her younger years, she was assistant 4-H leader. She enjoyed growing large gardens, canning, milking cows, and raising chickens. Her greatest joy was being in the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons Rodney Sharp and his wife Sandee of Belvidere, and Jerry Sharp and his wife Stephanie of Long Valley; a daughter Barbara Davis and her husband Bud of New Caney, Texas; six grandchildren Marty Sharp, Jessica Green, Tyler Sharp, Jim Davis, Jeri Sue Pursifull, and Bobbie Jo Wimberly; six great-grandchildren; a sister Wanda Guptill of Interior; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Dwight, Dolores was preceded in death by a granddaughter Mitzi Sharp; her parents; and two brothers Clayton and Lawrence Gropper.
Interment followed at the Long Valley Cemetery.
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