Shari Sowder died at the age of 69, after a three-year fight with Breast Cancer.
She was a faithful member of Faith United Church of Christ, and a practicing Christian most of her adult life. Ministers special to her: Pastors Don Crismon, Charles Jordan, Kurt Walker, and Scott Simmons.
She grew up in Indianapolis. Shari and her mother later moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming. After her HS Graduation and a previous marriage, Shari and her daughter Karianne relocated back to Indy to live with her Grandmother. She was a licensed Hairdresser and loved it. She also loved sewing and opened her own business “Stitching by Shari” in 1989.
Shari loved her husband Stan Sowder very much, and he was very much in love with her for their 46 years together. She amazed him with her beauty, wit, & invaluable memory. Her passion was enjoying her children and especially her grandchildren. She loved to give advice about coping with the world as it changed.
Shari loved to be involved with her Family, Faith United Church of Christ, and her Sewing business. Shari really missed her good friend Carol Brunson who was always there to talk to about life and issues, until her death several years ago.
Shari is survived by her husband Stan, daughters Cindy (Chris) O’Connor & Kari Sowder, Sons: Daniel Sowder & Chris Sowder, her seven grandchildren: Rachel; Chloe, Addison, Caleb, Alice, Henry, & Ethan.
Shari was a mother that her children & grandchildren loved to talk to and she will be missed greatly by all.
A Memorial Service will be held 12:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Faith United Church of Christ, 4040 Thompson Rd, Indianapolis. The family will greet friends after the service from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Condolences may be left online at indianafuneralcare.com.
MARY F WILKINS says
Stan and family,
I just now checked on the obit page in the Wyo Eagle paper and found Shari’s obituary. I am so sorry and I have all of you in my prayers as always. Please contact me if you ever need anything.. ~M
Jim & Joyce Sutton says
We were very saddened to hear about Sharyn’s passing. We can’t begin to imagine your grief after so many years of marriage. We will keep you & your family lifted up in prayer.
Bennie Schuck says
Stan, I’ so very sorry to hear about your loss,my prayers & thoughts are with you at this time & always!, anything I can do for you just call me, my cell number is 317 538-2818.
Ron Cunningham says
Stan,
Cathy and I are so sorry about your wife’s passing. We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Ron Cunningham
Rev. Kurt A Walker says
This is how I will always remember Shari.
Caring
Compassionate
Loving
Loving hands sewing
Planting
Preparing a meal
Making full use of Her cellphone
Loving children
Grandchildren
Church children
Warm and genuine
Not a bad word to
Say about anyone
Anytime
Anywhere
Gentle
Merciful
Faithful in her
Spiritual journey
Of discovery and
Learning
Loving
Shari Sowder, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and dear, sweet, faithful disciple, beloved child of Christ.
She rests in peace and has risen in glory with all the saints; one with God. Now, and forever more.
Ronald "dink" Williams says
Just wanted to express my deepest condolences to you Stan during this difficult time and to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers.