In Memory Of
Sharon L.(Klassen) Lonard
1949
2017
Sharon L.(Klassen) Lonard
October 20, 1949 — February 22, 2017
Sharon L. (Klassen) Lonard, 67, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017.
She was born October 20, 1949, in Hillsboro, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur and Druscilla (Parrish) Klassen.
Sharon was a 1967 graduate of Hillsboro High School. She later earned her bachelor's degree in education from Emporia State University and master's degree from the University of Kansas. Sharon taught at Highland Park North, Meadows, and Scranton Elementary Schools.
Sharon was a member of Central Church of Christ, where she was involved in Sunday School classes. She also enjoyed time gardening in her free time.
Sharon married Tom E. Lonard on May 22, 1971 in Hillsboro, KS. He survives. Other survivors include sons, Steve (Lori) Lonard and Ryan (Stephanie) Lonard; parents, Art and Dru; sisters, Carolyn Jost, Dana Riling, and Kim Klassen; and grandchildren, Zane, Maxwell, Seth, Evan, and Dimitri. She was preceded in death by a sister, Gayle Klassen.
A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017, at Central Church of Christ, 1250 SW College Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Memorial contributions may be made to Tallgrass Christian Camp or the American Cancer Society.
To share a memory of Sharon or to leave a special message of condolence, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born October 20, 1949, in Hillsboro, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur and Druscilla (Parrish) Klassen.
Sharon was a 1967 graduate of Hillsboro High School. She later earned her bachelor's degree in education from Emporia State University and master's degree from the University of Kansas. Sharon taught at Highland Park North, Meadows, and Scranton Elementary Schools.
Sharon was a member of Central Church of Christ, where she was involved in Sunday School classes. She also enjoyed time gardening in her free time.
Sharon married Tom E. Lonard on May 22, 1971 in Hillsboro, KS. He survives. Other survivors include sons, Steve (Lori) Lonard and Ryan (Stephanie) Lonard; parents, Art and Dru; sisters, Carolyn Jost, Dana Riling, and Kim Klassen; and grandchildren, Zane, Maxwell, Seth, Evan, and Dimitri. She was preceded in death by a sister, Gayle Klassen.
A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017, at Central Church of Christ, 1250 SW College Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Memorial contributions may be made to Tallgrass Christian Camp or the American Cancer Society.
To share a memory of Sharon or to leave a special message of condolence, please visit the guestbook below.
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Monday, February 27, 2017
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