Sharon Kay Cripe

Sharon Kay Cripe went home to Jesus, Saturday June 15. Sharon passed peacefully at her home in Challis surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with COPD.

Sharon was born in Dixon, Illinois on March 2, 1946 to Ralph and Elizabeth (Betty) Bardell.

Sharon married the Love of her life, John L Cripe on July 22, 1962 at Camp Pendleton, California.

John and Sharon were blessed with three children: Janelle, Rhonda and Nick.

The couple moved around to several locations before finally settling in Challis.

Sharon was a talented piano player and over the years played for fun with friends and family as well as for local events, weddings, and church services.

She was a dedicated housewife, mother and friend. Sharon was always there for whoever needed an uplift.

Sharon was an excellent homemaker, and was always busy with cooking, baking, canning and sewing.

Sharon had a great sense of humor and loved a good laugh. She was sweet, loving, compassionate, thoughtful and considerate. She will be missed by all that knew her.

Sharon is survived by husband, John of Challis; children Janelle (Pat) Braithwait of Spokane Valley, Washington; Rhonda (John) Armstrong of Brookings, Oregon; Nick Cripe, of Sagle, Idaho.

She is also survived by one brother, Eldon (Barb) Bardell of Chadwick, Illinois and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Challis Senior Center.

A celebration of Life is planned for July 20 at the Challis American Legion Hall. The service starts at 1 p.m.