Sharon Gee

SHERRY GEE Click here to view Sherry's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO -- Sharon Lee “Sherry” Harrell Gee, 64, of Idaho Falls, died February 9, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center. She was born June 15, 1944, in Idaho Falls to Harold Evert Harrell and Mildred Stringham Harrell. She grew up in the area and attended Hawthorne Elementary, Central and O.E. Bell Junior Highs and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She continued her education at Ricks College for a short time and later received her Associate Degree. On October 27, 1973, she married Lawrence Parks. They were divorced on December 6, 1973. They had one child, Paul, who was born March 3, 1974. On August 22, 1985, she married Marion Gee in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1990. She and Marion had many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked in the insurance industry for Hal Johnson Insurance, Tandy & Wood, Jim Harrell Agency, and Fred Berry Insurance Agency. She also worked at the Bishops storehouse, Development Workshop, and Salvation Army. Sherry started the local MS Society with Barbara Morrison and participated in meetings of the Mayor's Committee on handicapped and Co-Ad. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions. She remained active and her testimony of the gospel remained strong until her death. Sherry enjoyed reading, writing short stories, playing cards and games, and using the computer. Her son, Paul, was her pride and joy and she also loved spending time with the center's dogs, Sammy and Missy. Survivors include: Mother: Mildred Harrell, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Paul E. Parks, Cumberland, MD Brother: Edward G. Harrell, Yorba Linda, CA Brother: Ronald P. Harrell, Eagle, ID Sister: Linda K. Harrell, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Vicki R. Brammer, Idaho Falls, ID She has many grandchildren and great grandchildren from the Gee family. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Harrell. The family wishes to thank the staff of Good Samaritan for their kindness, friendship, and loving care during Sherry’s residency. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center Chapel, 840 East Elva, with Bishop Blaine Eborn of the Idaho Falls LDS 14th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 12-12:45 p.m. prior to the services at the center. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Good Samaritan Center, 840 East Elva, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Jane Freund janelfreund@gmail.com I opened up today's paper to read the obituaries as my Uncle Farrel died on Monday and read in addition about Sharon's death. Let me tell you about the wonderful impact she had on my life. I met Sharon when my Grandmother was living in Good Samaritan (or Good Sam as it's often called). Sharon always had an amazingly wonderful attitude and was such a joy to be around! She went out of her way to visit and to encourage Grandma (and many others I am sure). After Grandma died in 1998, Sharon and I stayed in touch through e-mail. She would share jokes and other tidbits with me and I would do the same with her. I had not heard from Sharon in a while and wondered how she was doing. Sharon's death saddens me but please know that she touched so many people! I will not be with you at the funeral but know that you and yours will remain in my prayers and my thoughts! In His love, Jane Freund Anne Freund Ross taross1@msn.com I fondly remember Sharon when my grandmother, Lily Hansen and my father, George Freund, were residents of Good Samaritan. Sharon was a bright star in each day and so kind and caring. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with her family and the staff at Good Samaritan. Richard Stringham richard@rstringham.com As Sherry's cousin we shared some precious childhood memories as my family visited with hers during our vacations together. Sherry and Ed were close to my brother, Bill's and my ages. I testify that she will be resurrected along with those who have passed on at our Lord's second coming. May the family be comforted with this assurance. Love, Richard Mary Jane Fritzen mfritzen@ida.net Dear Sister Harrell, As a former visiting teacher to you and a friend of Sharon's in the 24th Ward, I want to send my expression of sympathy to you at the time of her passing. She was a friendly person, and wrote interesting stories to read with good cheer. Now I am your neighbor again (at Linden Place) and hope to call on you at Lincoln Court to say Hello. Sincerely, Mary Jane Fritzen