Sharon Biber

Sharon Biber

November 19, 1946 - November 17, 2024

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Sharon Louise (Goerke) Biber born November 19, 1946 to Robert and Dorothy (Elve) Goerke in Buffalo, NY and fell asleep in Jesus on November 17, 2024 in Saginaw, MI. Following graduation, Sharon worked in the mail room at Graphic Controls in Buffalo. It was there, that she met her husband, Rich Biber. They had three sons while still living in Buffalo.

In 1978 they moved to Riverside, CA. Shortly after moving, Sharon started an in-home daycare business in 1979. It quickly grew to accommodate 12 fulltime kids year round. She retired from her daycare business after 25 years in 2004 when she and Rich moved to Hemet, CA. At that time, she was caring for the children of people she had cared for in their youth. Many of the kids, hearing Sharon's own sons call her mama and the adults call her Sharon, called her “Mama Sharon” and still do to this day. Her love of children was a blessing in many areas of her life. At her church, Faith Lutheran in Riverside, she faithfully served for many years as Sunday School Superintendent, including directing many memorable Christmas programs like “Angels, Lambs, Ladybugs, and Fireflies” and “Angels Aware.” She made her home a beacon to all the kids in the neighborhood. She treated them all like her own; disciplining when necessary and loving always. She moved to Saginaw, MI after the passing of her husband of 51 years, Rich, in 2019, where she remained until her passing.

Sharon is lovingly remembered by friends and family across the country; three sons, the late David (Missy) Biber, Idyllwild, CA; Robert (Kammi) Biber, Brandon, SD; Paul (Rebecca) Biber, Saginaw, MI; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren – David and Missy's children – Kathleen (Carl) Harris, Jason, Benjamin, and Sarah Biber; Bobby and Kammi's children – Samantha (Thomas) Lingen and their kids Adeline, Evelyn, and Teddy; Christopher (Cameron) Biber and their son Jack; Brianna (Nathaniel) Burns, and Joshua (Molly) Biber; Paul and Rebecca's children – Elijah, Grace, and Hannah; brothers: Mike (Sandy) Goerke, Brockport, NY; Greg (Judy) Goerke, Jamestown, NY; “sisters” of many years Carol (Pete) Darmer, Hiltonhead, SC; Kathy (Rick) Loerzel, Boonesville, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rich, and her eldest son, David.

SERVICE: A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway Rd., Saginaw MI with an hour of visitation preceding the service. Sharon will be inurned with her husband at Riverside National Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to provide a memorial can do so to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or in Sharon's name to a charity of their choosing.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com

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A Memorial Tree was planted for Sharon Biber
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Deisler Funeral Home
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Judi Goerke
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She was a lovely lady. Always kind to me. A very sweet soul. My sister in law was loved by many. Rest easy dear Sharon
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Mike and Sandy Sickafoose
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We remember the fun times and trips we had with Sharon and Rich…. In particular when we went to Lake Powell together with Chuck Johnson and friends. One of the activities we did was parasailing . Sharon was a trouper when she was standing flat footed as she was preparing to run when the boat pulled away from shore she was pulled down on her belly and drug through the sand and water until she was lifted into the air by the parachute. She was all smiles and not hurt by her unconventional lift into the air! Upon landing in the water she wanted to go up again! We all had a good laugh about her parasailing technique but she took it all in stride! We miss you Sharon but know you are in the presence of our Lord along with your beloved husband and son and family! We love you and thank you for always praying for me! Prayers were answered!
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Sam Fabian
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I will forever hold Aunt Sharon in my heart. She was always kind, loving and patient. She had to be patient when she tried to teach me how to make a blouse when I was 11 or 12. She never gave up on me and we finished the top. I wish I still had it - it was blue with small flowers. She loved us as her own. May she rest in peace with my dear loving Uncle Dick. You have a special family who I adore- thanks to your remarkable loving parents. Hugs to the entire Biber Family. xoxo
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Deborah/Rick Ziegler-Roddy
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Sharon, I will remember you dearly. I remember Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Bob bringing you Mike and Greg over to our house. I always looked so forward to it, and still remember running home from the bus stop because you were here. You are a very sweet heart and loving heart. May you rest in peace be up with your beautiful family and watch over the remainder of your family. Love your cousin, Debbie Roddy ( Rick )
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Greg & Judi Goerke planted a tree in memory of Sharon Biber
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To sweet Sharon always thoughtful and kind. Gracious to all. Much love always from your brothers and their wives, Greg, Judi, Mike & Sandy

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