Sharon Kay Dean died peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, in St. Joseph, MO at the age of 57. Sharon was born December 9, 1965, to Phyllis L. (Porter) Dean and Charles “Glen” Dean, who have both preceded her in death. Sharon fought the complications related to multiple chronic health conditions head on for many years. Sharon would often say, “In Sharon’s World, everything always turns out OK!”
She succumbed to the complications while being comforted in her final days by her sister, Susan L. Dean Robertson, of Parsons, KS, and her significant other, John Christofferson, of the home. She will also be dearly missed by her beloved bloodhound, Lord Louie, her nephew, Asher D. Robertson of Parsons, KS, and brother, Christopher (Wanita) Dean of St. Joseph.
Sharon was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph and attended Central High School. As a child, she demonstrated her fighting spirit by practicing and studying how to become the champion of the video game, Spelunker! The competition was fun, but it was her brother’s reaction that motivated her the most. Sharon worked in a variety of positions throughout her life. During her eight years at the Sugar Shack Bakery, Sharon enjoyed making her favorite sister a heavily-frosted long-john when she was visiting their hometown.
Sharon also worked at several convenience stores, but she spent nearly ten years at Imperial. She said she liked the variety of customers that came to the store. She also worked in direct care for adults with disabilities. It was during her three years at Walnut Woods that she met John.
Sharon lived a very nonjudgmental life and was the type of person who would do anything she could for someone in need. Sharon was an avid flower gardener. Sharon liked to share her love of flowers and gardening by sending photos of her masterpieces to others. She also enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes. She’s reported to have made the absolute best burgers.
Sharon and John enjoyed a variety of activities in their many years together, but their mutual love of car racing is probably most notable. They both loved the thrill and excitement of the racing life, and they would each work additional shifts to have ‘extra’ money for their modified, dirt track race car. They also shared a special bond with animals, and they raised and loved many animals in their life together. Their current fur baby, Lord Louie, weighs 150 pounds and he is the king of their castle.
Sharon’s wishes were to have her remains cremated. There are no plans for a memorial service at this time.
