Bonnie Maxine Sharp's Obituary
Bonnie Sharp of University Place, WA, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021, at the age of 86. Bonnie was born on a farm in Atchison County, Missouri on July 9, 1934 to Olin and Chrystal Barnes. She graduated from Westboro High School in 1952. She went on to further her education in Omaha, Nebraska, attending the Commercial Extension School of Commerce, after which she became a legal secretary to a prominent attorney in Omaha.
On July 31, 1955, Bonnie married Maurice Sharp, who was serving in the Army. They went on to live on various Army posts throughout the United States, before settling in University Place in 1974. Bonnie enjoyed a 35 year career selling Mary Kay Cosmetics, serving as a Beauty Consultant and later as a Director. She went on to join her husband as an active member of the Tacoma Chapter of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, serving as Commander of the chapter and a Director for the national organization. During her time working for the organization, she had the privilege of accompanying her husband, attending two breakfasts at the White House, meeting President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.
One of Bonnie’s favorite pastimes was photography. She and her husband Maurice also traveled extensively, enjoying sightseeing trips across the country, embarking on three different cruises, and taking two trips to Europe, where they toured eight countries. Bonnie’s great love was her husband, her children, and her grandchildren, whom she spent countless hours with.
Bonnie joins her husband Maurice, her parents Olin and Chrystal Barnes, her brother Kenneth Barnes, and her beloved granddaughter Katie Andrews in eternal peace. She is survived by her children, Dixie (Bud) Harris of University Place, Ken (Jan) Sharp of Lakewood, Roxie (Jim) Andrews of Fircrest, and Jim (Brandee) Sharp of University Place, along with 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held on May 7, 2021 at 10AM at Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will gather for a private graveside service at Tahoma National Cemetery, where Bonnie will be laid to rest next to her husband Maurice in eternal peace. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any local veteran’s organization.
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