Sharon Lynne Child

Sharon Lynne Child returned to Heaven on November 14, 2024, with her many loving family members embracing her and caring for her along the way. Her unconditional love and service will be forever remembered and carried on by those who loved her.

Sharon was born on September 10, 1938, in Ogden, Utah, to Mark and Netta Child. She enjoyed spending her school years in Ogden and her summers in Kanesville on the Andersons farm. It was there she met Loyal Child, her husband of sixty-eight years. She graduated from Weber High School. Sharon and Loyal married in the Salt Lake temple on November 21, 1956. They had 5 children; Boyd Child (Bobbi), Anita Rose (Brent), Lynette Pontius (Gary), Marcie Creager (Jack) and Jay Child (Laura); Eighteen grandchildren and thirty-one great grandchildren. Each felt her constant love and adoration.

Sharon received her Associate’s Degree in Nursing and worked at Ogden Clinic as a Pediatric Nurse for thirty plus years. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she faithfully served in Young Women’s and Primary for many years. She also enjoyed serving in the Relief Society, at the Peachtree Assisted Living Center and attending Utah Daughters of the Pioneers.

Mom loved working in her flower gardens, canning and sharing her cooking with everyone. She always wanted everyone together and would cook for and plan many family gatherings such as Easter egg hunts, Christmas parties, camping and weeks up at her cabin in Bear Lake, Idaho.

Her daughters were by her side daily, taking care of her, loving her and greatly enjoyed helping her. Sharon's family would like to thank all who supported and cared for her including Applegate Home care.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Roy Mortuary, 3333 W. 5600 S. Friends may visit with family on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:45 at the mortuary.