Sharron Kaye Downs
August 13, 1950 - August 28, 2020
Sharron Kaye Downs, 70, of Kalkaska passed away on August 28, 2020 with family by her side. Sharron was born in Port Huron, MI on August 13, 1950 to the late Chester and Dorothy (Marsh) Slingerland. Sharron loved her job as a school bus driver for the Port Huron Area schools district for many years. Once she moved to Kalkaska, she truly enjoyed raising lambs and rabbits for the kids in 4H. Sharron also loved her casino trips with her husband Tom and Cousin Sandy. She had a passion for music and enjoyed going to concerts frequently. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and friends, especially having coffee with Linda Tice and Barb Isrow. Sharron will be lovingly remembered by her daughters: Jody Boyer and Janelle Taylor, special son Aaron Downs, grandchildren: Brittanie Snarski Amber Wilkens, David Collins, Brianna Collins and Three great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 20 years Tom, parents, brother Chuck Slingerland and daughter Tammy Leaym. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sharron’s honor may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037-1830. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral and Cremation Services.
Sharron Kaye Downs, 70, of Kalkaska passed away on August 28, 2020 with family by her side. Sharron was born in Port Huron, MI on August 13, 1950 to the late Chester and Dorothy (Marsh) Slingerland. Sharron loved her job as a school bus driver... View Obituary & Service Information