Sharar, Shirley Joyce

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away peacefully at Wellsprings Lutheran Services – Frankenmuth on Friday afternoon, October 30, 2026 with her family surrounding her with love. She was 98 years old. Shirley Joyce Neidhardt was born on August 16, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to Carl and Alma (Storch) Neidhardt. She attended St. John’s Lutheran School, Saginaw and graduated from Saginaw High School in 1946. Shirley met the love of her life, Donald Patrick Sharar, while working together at Sunshine Biscuit in Saginaw. They were married on September 18, 1948 in Saginaw at St. John’s Lutheran Church. They celebrated 66 wonderful years of marriage together before his passing on February 23, 2015.

Shirley enjoyed bowling, going to concerts, spending time at the casino and hosting family events. She never missed an opportunity to create special memories with the people she loved. Her home was a place of warmth, laughter and together. She was also a faithful member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church.

Shirley is survived by her two daughters: Leslie Campbell of Saginaw, Patricia Pennington of Saginaw; three grandchildren: Amanda Mays, Douglas (Hannah) Belle and Danielle (Charles Lefler) Wilson; great-grandson, Liam Mays; and another great grandson, Carson Lefler, expected in April of 2027; and several nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pat; sister, Geraldine Oswald; two sons-in-law: William Campbell and Rande Pennington.

Shirley’s family would like to thank the staff of Wellspring Lutheran Services in Frankenmuth, especially Rosie, for the dedicated and compassion care provided.

FUNERAL: A Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Andres Teich will officiate. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603 on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the American Heart Association or The Yaya Foundation for 4H Leukodystrophy. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.

Shirley Joyce Sharar

August 16, 1928 - October 30, 2026

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