Stevensville – Sharon Rees passed away at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at age 79.
Sharon was born on August 10, 1945, in Peck, Idaho, a little town between Orofino and Lewiston. She was born right on the kitchen table, being the eldest child of parents Ida Forest and Arthur Pamin.
Sharon worked at St. Patrick Hospital as a candy striper back in the day, comparative to CNA work now. She met her husband, Verlin Rees, there. They married in May of 1960 and the following year, they started their family. They had two children, Valerie Jones and Valance Rees. Later in life, they finished raising Heather Rees.
Sharon’s job professions included being a cook and a manager. She managed a SuperSave and was president of the union in Missoula. She later worked as a cook at the University of Montana in the cafeteria until going on disability.
Sharon lived a simple life enjoying her children, and later, her grandchildren.
Sharon’s hobbies included crocheting, stencil painting, camping, and watching her favorite TV shows.
Sharon helped with her church, SDA, for many years in many positions: funeral planning, Deaconess prayer meeting groups, and social event planning.
She helped raise her grandbabies and loved her family. She had many stories to share and was truly loved by all who knew her.
Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Verlin Rees; parents, Ida and Arthur Pamin; brother-in-law, Carl Jordan; brother, Jim Dandorf; Robert Rees Sr.; Emma Bidlake; and sister, Dorothy Woods.
She is survived by her children, Valance Rees (Ruth), Valerie Jones (William), and Heather Rees; brothers, Gary Pamin (Linda) and Steve Bidlake (Betty); brother-in-law, Robert Rees (Maxine); sister-in-law, Nancy Jordan; grandkids, Jessica, Colby, Kylend, Kayden, Kenya, and Keanna; and many great-grandkids, nephews, and nieces.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, at Sunnyside Cemetery in Stevensville, starting at 2:00 p.m. and there will be a reception to follow at the Ambrose Creek Community Center.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com. The family requests memorials be made to local food banks or humane societies in lieu of flowers.