Grace Sharp

Grace Bernice Gadow was born September 16, 1922 in Parkers Prairie, MN, the daughter of Fred and Blanche (Burlick) Gadow. Grace was schooled in Parkers Prairie and later graduated from Brandon High School. Grace traveled to California to be married to her sweetheart who was serving in the US Army. On August 25, 1942 Grace was united in marriage to William Sharp in Glendale, CA. Grace and William returned to Minnesota and began farming the Sharp family farm at Carlos, MN. They were blessed with five children. Grace was more than just a mother and homemaker; she helped William with the farm work and farming chores. In 1966 Grace and William retired from farming and moved to a new house they built just a mile from their farm. Grace began working at the new Holiday Inn in Alexandria and continued there until the early 1980?s. Grace volunteered her time to District 206 as a foster grandparent at Lincoln School for five years. She was active in homemakers and was a life member of the VFW Post 936 Auxiliary. Grace was active with the Daughters of Isabella at St, Nicholas in Belle River and later with the Christian Mothers at St. Mary?s in Alexandria. Grace enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and old-time dancing. She liked visiting with friends and family. Caring for her family and her husband, William, was what Grace enjoyed most in life. On Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Grace died at the age of eighty-seven years. Two sons, Edward Sharp and an infant boy and one brother, Frank Gadow, preceded her in death. Grace is survived by her husband, William Sharp, whom she was married to for sixty-eight years. She is also survived by two sons, Gregory and wife, Sharlyn, of Rosemount, MN and William Sharp, Jr. and wife, Bonnie, of Maricopa, AZ; one daughter, Kelli Morlock and husband, Carl, of Erskine, MN; six grandchildren, Chad Sharp, Nicole Crow and husband, Scott, Bryson Sharp and wife, Stacey, Aron Morlock, Megan Morlock and Gabriel Morlock; eight great grandchildren, Michael Sharp, Ryan Sharp, Connor Crow, Aidan Crow, Dylan Crow, Isabelle Sharp, Elliana Sharp and Johnathon Morlock; and one sister-in-law, Karen Gadow of Alexandria. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, June 18, 2010 at St. Mary?s Church. Reverend Father Steve Binsfeld was the celebrant. Interment followed at St. Nicholas Cemetery. Honorary casket bearers included Grace?s grandchildren. Arrangements were with Anderson Funeral Home.