Sharon left this world on April 26, 2009 surrounded by her family and friends after ending her courageous fight with brain cancer. Sharon was born on June 22, 1946 in Malad, Idaho. She was a twin and the youngest of four daughters to Hyrum “Earl” and Hazel Clark Jones and sister to Earl Jones Jr.

From an early age Sharon touched many lives with her beautiful smile and spirit. Her adventurous attitude and desire to live to the fullest inspired so many. She always had a way of keeping things exciting and had many stories to tell of her adventures. She was living example of graciousness, generosity and kindness. It is an honor for her family to carry on her legacy. We love you, mom and grandma. Sharon’s family is as large as her heart, not only spanning blood lines but across the country and the globe and loved by many.

She is preceded in death by her parents Earl and Hazel Jones and her husband Verl H. Gleed. She is survived by her children, Latricia (Brek) Foulger, (grandson, Alex Hernandez), Gina (Andreo) Girardi, (granddaughters, Patricia, Mia, Sofia, and Cella), Darren (Monica) Gleed, (grandchildren, Phoebe and Gavin). Sisters, Sue (Terry) Conley, Judy (Roger) Ling, Sheila (Dave) Smith, and brother Earl (Rebecca) Jones as well as many nieces and nephews.

“Do not stand by my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on the snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight; I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand by my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die.”

A graveside service will be held in Malad, Idaho on Friday, May 01, 2009 at the Malad City Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held on Saturday, May 02, 2009 at the Sheraton City Centre, Salt Lake City, Utah from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the National Brain Tumor Foundation – www.braintumor.org/WaysToGive