- Date Of Birth: April 19, 1934
- Date Of Death: January 11, 2014
- State: Idaho
Sharon Dale Zollinger
1934 ~ 2014
Sharon Dale Zollinger was born April 19th, 1934 in Rexburg, Idaho to Hugh and Cybil Parker. She was the youngest of 3 children. She passed away Saturday, January 11th, 2014 at home with her family.
She lived her childhood in Rexburg, Idaho graduating from Madison High School in 1952. She played the clarinet in the band and along with her life-long friend, Margaret Barrick, enjoyed all of the social experiences of high school; especially attending the sporting events and watching her future husband compete. She married Herman LeRoy Zollinger on June 2nd, 1952 and enjoyed a long and happy marriage living in Rexburg, Salmon, Pocatello and Boise.
Her life was defined by her family. She had a special gift with children and made them feel like they were the most special person on earth. She was in her most natural element holding and cuddling a baby. She was a devoted mother who reveled in the successes of her children and grandchildren and comforted and guided them through life’s disappointments. Always concerned about others before herself, her sensitivity and loving kindness endeared herself to all who knew her. Her joy was fullest when she was around her family. Her children and grandchildren loved her dearly. She quietly and profoundly shaped their characters through her love and example of unselfishness, patience and kindness.
Survived by her husband Herman LeRoy; 4 children, Bradley (Susan) of Highland, Utah, Kary (Jean) of Twin Falls, Idaho, Casey (Linda) of Spokane, Washington, and Sharon Eisenbarth (Eric Wilson) of Boise, Idaho. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren Hallie Dale, Jordon, Alex, Aaron, Ashley, Darlene, LoriLee, Levi, Kristy, T.J., Kent and West and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Cybil Parker; a niece Jackie Bettus and her 2 sisters, Lela McKenrick and Francis Ritzhop.
