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Gary O. Sharum 1952 - 2021

SHARUM, MAACK

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/17/2021 at 14:48:36

Sioux City Journal
21 January 2021

Gary O. Sharum

Formerly Sioux City -- Gary O. Sharum, 68, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 due to the COVID-19 virus.

A Memorial Service will be held Feb. 4, 2021. The service is by invitation only due to covid-19 restrictions. The service can be livestreamed on the Living Faith Anglican Church Facebook live page.

Gary was born March 27, 1952, in Sioux City to Walter O and Elsie (Maack) Sharum. Gary graduated from East High School in 1970. He graduated from Western Iowa Technical School with an associates degree in electronic technology. He moved to Arizona in 1976 where he met and married Cheryl. He also earned his MBA at the University of Phoenix. Gary was a Quality Manager at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

His greatest joy came from being a USATF certified coach with the AZ Flames Track Club. He loved working with young people and helping them achieve their personal best. He also took great pleasure in photographing the moon. He communicated with photographers around the world and took joy in constantly improving his body of work.

Gary will be remembered for his positive outlook on life, his love of a good story and his willingness to lend a hand.

He is survived by his wife Cheryl of Tempe, Ariz.; his sister Louann (John) Riker of Sergeant Bluff; mother-in-law Mary Jane Mann of Chandler, Ariz.; brothers-in-law Mark (Janet) Clark of Rowlett, Texas, and Christopher (Judy) Clark of Queen Creek Ariz.; nieces and nephews Angela (Brandon) Riker, Jessica Riker, Megan Riker, Jeff (Aura) Butzke, Mark Butzke, Hannah Clark, Matthew Clark, Austin Clark, Kaitlyn Clark, Riley Clark, Megan Clark, and Grayson Clark.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Elsie; and his sister Virginia Butzke.

Memorials may be made in Gary’s name to the AZ Flames Track Club, 1391 E Crescent Way, Chandler, AZ 85249.


 

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