Sharon Ann Sowa December 9, 1942 - June 10, 2011

Sharon Ann Sowa, of Bend, flew away from this earth with her loving family at her side on June 10, 2011.

Sharon was an extraordinary wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma and a very special friend. She was born in Portland on December 9, 1942 to Adeline and John Jasker. She moved to Central Oregon from Tigard in 1959 and graduated from Crook County High School. After marrying Jim Klukkert in 1960, she spent many years working in the farming community of Cloverdale and was involved in 4-H leadership amongst other interests, before moving to Sisters and gaining employment at Black Butte Ranch in 1973. Sharon joined Black Butte Fire Department in 1995 and worked until the day she passed.

Sharon married her friend, fishing partner and soul mate, Mark Sowa, on December 5, 1982 and they spent the last 28 years together.

Sharon loved to fish. She truly enjoyed the big waters out past the jetties, fishing for halibut, tuna and salmon.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband Mark; daughters Deanna Sears of Yamhill, Cindy and Kevin Mohney of Shelton, WA, Tamara Hasse of Woodburn, and Maryann and Ryan Adamo of Happy Valley; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother Rick and Deanna Wolkau; sister Claudean Satterfield; her loving dog Maggie; along with many wonderful friends. Sharon was the epitome of the sense of family.

Sharon was preceded in death by her father John Jasker, mother Adeline Wolkau, stepfather Jack Wolkau and her son Kent Klukkert.

A private family service was held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Camp Polk Cemetery, in Sisters.

A memorial service will be held July 9, at 10 a.m., at the Black Butte Ranch Administration Building (same building as BBR Post Office).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sharon's name to Partners in Care Hospice, 2075 Wyatt Ct., Bend, Oregon, 97701.