Sharon J. Sommers, 73, a longtime resident of Sweet Home, died Aug. 2, 2011.
She was born Dec. 7, 1937 in Oregon City, the daughter of Carl and Harriet (Miller) Pazina. She grew up in Molalla where she attended local schools and graduated from Molalla High School in the Class of 1956. She then attended Oregon State University for a year and a half. She later earned her associate’s degree in business.
She moved to Sweet Home in 1957, where she resided until moving to Albany in 2009.
Mrs. Sommers enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and spending time with her family.
She married William L. Sommers Sr. in Molalla on June 7, 1957. He preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 2010.
She is survived by a son, William Sommers Jr. of Lebanon; a daughter, Debbie Sommers of Albany; one grandson and one great-grandson.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 at the Lebanon I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Amercian Diabetes Association c/o Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St. Lebanon, OR 97355.