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Classmate Sharon Ruth Henderson (Anderson) passed July 18, 2017 was reported on cjonline.com. You may view the extensive obit on that site. Sharon graduated from UK in 1965, and received her Master Degree from the University of Michigan, School of Public Health in 1967. She met her husband, William, of 50 years in biostatistics class. They eventually took research positions at the National Institutes of Health in Rockville, MD and other locations. They adopted two children and now have three grandchildren. Husband Bill, sister Shirley Klein in Topeka, Brother-in-Law James Klein, Sister-in-Law Sandy Anderson, Pittsburgh and many family members, survives her. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Topeka. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Denver Botanic Gardens or the ASPCA.
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Carol A. Cooper (Burdette)
I haven't seen Sharon in years. We shared "home room" together in high school. I considered her a friend who was kind to all. I always knew she would achieve much in life.Wendy Fisher (House)
I got to know Sharon much better at KU than I did in highschool. She just continued to blossom and was a standout on campus academically as well as in a wide range of extracurricular activities. I was especially fortunate to have shared an apartment with her for our first two years in Ann Arbor. Back in 1965, heading off to graduate school was intimidating for women (even if we didn't acknowledge it) so it meant a lot to head off with a supportive friend. We have kept in touch over the many years since then but I regret not having seen her recently. She was so bright and hard-working, and also lovely, warm, and artistic. I know her family will miss her greatly as will her friends.
Mary Ann Redman (Gabel)
I haven't seen Sharon since high school, followed by her parents' funerals. We attended grade, junior high and high school together. We were also in brownies and girl scouts and enjoyed a fun time at Camp Daisy Hindman. Sharon was always a very serious student and good artist. I was saddened to learn of her passing.