Sharon Reif
1942 - 2019
Obituary
Sharon Kay (Daub) Reif, 76, of North Newton transitioned
peacefully to the light on May 9, 2019, at Kidron Bethel Village, with family
by her side.
Sharon is survived by her brother Charles Daub of Cherokee,
Oklahoma, and her three loving daughters Tracey Carrier and Shelly Reif of
Poway, California, and Christina Goold of Wichita. She was the proud grandmother
of Cameron and Sarah Carrier, also of Poway, California.
Sharon predeceased by brothe,r Mike Daub of Cherokee,
Oklahoma. Dear to her heart were her son-in-law Jedediah Goold of Wichita and
sister-in-law Barbara Hendricks of Potwin.
Sharon was born to the late Marion (Granger) Daub and Hank
Daub on August 5, 1942, at the Stubenhofer nursing home of Strong City. The
family relocated to Hesston in 1945 where she attended elementary and middle
school. Sharon graduated Newton High with the class of 1960.
Sharon was married on Aug. 20, 1960 to her husband of 20
years, Wayne Reif, also of Hesston. In 1990, Sharon's Hesston home was
tragically lost to a tornado. At that time, she moved to Newton where she lived
happily for the rest of her life.
Sharon enjoyed employment in various branches of fashion in
both Hesston and Newton. She was grateful for the supportive community of J.C.
Penny, where she worked from 1980 to 1996.
During her later years, she served as a caregiver for the
disabled at Northview of Newton, fulfilling her humanitarian nature. Her
daughters would like to honor her beloved wards alongside our family.
Sharon's unbiased love of all living beings, regardless of
species, race or orientation is cherished and remembered alongside her
exceptional humor, dignity and grace. Sharon selflessly put others' needs
before her own, asking nothing in return and trusting that life would provide
balance. Among her final statements, Sharon wished for parents to support their
children in being exactly who they are regardless of social boundaries, and for
quality time between people to supersede material pursuit.
Sharon's deep connection to nature was expressed in her love
of gardening and observing wild animals and birds of every kind.
The chorus of the song that Sharon requested her nurses sing
to her in her final days perfectly expressed her message in life.
"Turn on your heart light. Let it shine wherever you
go. Let it make a happy glow, for all the world to see."
A celebration of life gathering will be held from 11 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. on Saturday (June 8, 2019) at Dyck Arboretum in Hesston. Lunch will
be provided. Offerings of your favorite side dish will be appreciated. All
friends and family of Sharon are welcome.
An RSVP with number of guests to shellyannreif@gmail.com is
appreciated, but not necessary.
In honor of Sharon's wish to help the elderly who do not
have families to support them, we ask that any donations wishing to be made, in
lieu of flowers, go to Kidron Bethel Village. Contributions may be sent to Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the
loving staff of Kidron Bethel Village. Thank you for loving our mom as we love
her.
Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.
