Obituary

Sharon Irene Gormsen

June 25, 1943–May 18, 2024

Sharon Irene Gormsen of Pomeroy died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 80.

Sharon was born June 25, 1943, in Potlatch, Idaho, to Fred and Cleo (Shaffer) Nowack. Sharon graduated from Potlatch High School in 1961.

In 1961 she married the love of her life, Leon Gormsen, in Potlach Idaho. In 1967 they moved to Pomeroy, Wash., where they raised their three children. In 1974 Sharon went to work for the Pomeroy School District as a study hall monitor. Three years later she left this position to work as a teller at Old National Bank of Washington. She also worked for Obenland & Low Insurance Agency. She later worked as the court clerk for the Garfield County District Court, retiring in 2008.

During her time in Pomeroy, Sharon was involved in many civic activities, including Jaycee'ettes, Junior Miss Program, Episcopal Guild Secretary & Treasurer, PEO, Red Hat Society, and Senior Center Secretary. She also served as the Pomeroy High School drill team and cheerleader advisor, and was an examiner for the Civil Service Commission.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Harold Ray Dahl, and husband Leon.

She is survived by her three children; Diane (David) Taylor, Steven (Marie) Gormsen, and Kristen (Todd) Desmond; grandchildren Jacob Taylor, Brian (Lexee) Taylor, Samantha (Lance) Frederick, Sydni Gormsen, and Paige (Jacob) Petersen; great granddaughter Teagan Taylor; and sister Judy (Ron) Villines.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers, nurses, and doctors at Garfield County Hospital for the wonderful care and compassion they provided Sharon.

A memorial service will be held at the Pomeroy Methodist Church on Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m. Merchant Funeral Home in Clarkston is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Garfield County Hospital HUGS Program in care of Blue Mountain Community Foundation, PO Box 603, Walla Walla, WA 99362.