Sharon Ailene Sherman

Sharon Ailene Sherman, lifetime Worland resident, passed away, January 8, 2009 at the Washakie Medical Center after a hard fought battle with Mesothelioma.

Sharon was born on February 15, 1941 in Worland, WY to Ferdinand “Bud” and Mary Elizabeth (Schneider) Piel. She grew up in the area around Worland, living on farms until her father purchased P & S Machinery, which brought the family to town.

At age 12, she went to work for Adams Variety Store in Worland.

She married Lyle Eugene Sherman on March 23, 1963 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Soon after their marriage, Sharon enjoyed selling Avon and Tupperware products. Later she opened Crafty Corner where she sold products and held classes for decorating cakes, ceramics as well as many other craft projects. When Bud took over Robert’s Plumbing and Heating, Sharon took on the books from that business as well as keeping up with Crafty Corner for a number of years.

Sharon spent many hours restoring antique furniture, she also enjoyed sewing, including machine embroidery. She was an avid flower gardener, but in later years enjoyed watching Bud do most of the gardening. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were very special to her and she loved spending time with them. Her daughters say that she was a very good listener as they would tell her all their problems.

She is preceded in death by her parents and son, Boyd.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bud , four daughters: Connie (Bob) Stauffer of Minot, ND, Donna (Bob) Eberle of Worland; Lori (Kent) Bruha of Grand Islands, NE; and Holly (Mark) Berryman of Powell, WY; Brothers: Kurt (Meridee) Piel of Worland and Tim Piel of Arizona; Sister: Frances (Jerry) Johnson of Port Orchard, WA; Grandchildren: Jacqueline (Robert) Cardenas; Charlene Sherman; Kim Sherman; Ashley Leary, Ranae, Erik and Shawna Gall, Joshua and JoAnn Berryman, Whitley (Michael) Hughes, Cassie and Kate Stauffer; and five Great-grandchildren.