Sharon Rose Burton

sharon burton

June 29, 1943 ~ November 17, 2024

Born in: Chicago, Illinois
Resided in: Littleton, Colorado

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Sharon Burton passed away on November 17, 2024 due to medical issues. Her daughter and many friends were with her as she passed.
She was born on June 29, 1943 in Chicago, however she grew up in Littleton Colorado and attended Littleton High School (class of 1961!). She married Robert Burton in 1963, and raised two children (Angela and Frank) in the same house they purchased in 1972 in the Columbine area. She spent her working life as an accountant, primarily at Swedish Medical Center, and later at Radiology Imaging. She moved to Windcrest retirement community in February of 2015.
She enjoyed life and was often travelling, though international travel was not her thing. She saw a lot of Colorado and the surrounding states. Her passion was photography, and although she was never a “professional” she often had a camera in her hand and enjoyed taking photos of her friends and family.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela and son-in-law Mark. Her ashes will be interred at Seven Stones Botanical Gardens Cemetery in the Spring.
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  1. Dear Sharon,
    I didn’t know you too well but I sure could tell you were a wonderful mother and a beautiful person. I know this because your daughter turned out wonderful.
    Bless tou Sharon.

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  3. Angela, I got to know your mother through the stories you would tell about her. I learned about her kindness, her sense of humor (!), her resolve and strength… all before I had a chance to meet her. But I just knew I would love her, and she was one of the greats! She raised a beautiful daughter that I am so thankful to call my friend 💗 I am so thankful to have gotten to meet her and I am so sorry for your loss.

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  4. I will never forget the first tome I met Sharon. Angela and I were in college together, and I went over to her house. The woodpecker story was great! We miss you and your sense of humor.

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  5. Mothers hold a special place in the hearts of all they touch. Thank you for the grace that you shared with all who met you and for the giving all of us your beautiful daughter.

    Angela and Mark, never forget the memories, the happiness and the laughter.

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  6. Sharon was someone who could make anyone laugh, I worked with her at Swedish Medical Center back in the early 1990’s and she was so welcoming, helpful and we became friends quickly. My husband and I moved back to Minnesota in 1993 and Sharon and I continued to exchange Christmas cards providing a quick updates on our lives and it was something I looked forward to each Christmas.

    Remembering Sharon with fondness and I am blessed to have had her in my life. Condolences to her family and friends.

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  7. Sharon was the oldest daughter of our neighbor, Rose Miller. We so enjoyed knowing the family. Sharon had a grand enthusiasm for life. She was a devoted mother and certainly a caring daughter! Keep the memories alive! Kelso & Jean Lynn

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  9. Dear Ange and Mark,
    I will miss having fun with Sharon. I am sooo glad we had our family Whale watch together this fall. I remember how good she was to me when you and Mark got together. It’s so special when the in laws click. She thought Mark was great which he is and he was a second mom to him. So beautiful. Some of the best laughs Sharon and I had together were on the Viking Cruise. I remember the rose you gave each of us. Sending you much love. MG/mom

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  10. Sharon was a good friend and we had fun going on several senior trips with our rec center as well as a few on our own. I enjoyed her sense of humor and and her friendship. She is missed.

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  11. Sharon was a great friend. We worked together briefly and stayed in touch for 40 years. She laughed easily and I loved her “tell like it is” straight forwardness. She was direct but never offensive, fun but never too crazy, and just a joy to be around. I know she’s watching over us now. Salute! To a life well lived, Sharon.

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  12. Sharon was a great friend. We only knew each other 7 years—-we bonded immediately. She was so much fun! Loved her spontaneity, her desire to be different, to be her own person. With Sharon you got “the real thing”!

    Angela and Mark—she was so proud of both of you! So sorry you had to lose your mom at such an early age.

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  13. Today, May 9, 2025, family and friends come together to celebrate the life of an amazing woman. Sharon was a kind, caring, fun loving woman who was a straight shooter. She told it like it was. Sharon had many hurdles thrown at her throughout her life, but she over came them with strength and positivity. One of the many things I admire about her. You are missed!
    Until we meet again.

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  14. Sharon lived in the apartment above me at Windcrest. I am thankful for having our paths cross. I always knew Sharon would share her honest opinions with me. We had an amazing relationship. We respected each other’s opinions and listened to one another without judgments. She cared deeply for friends and family. She will be truly missed. Sharon left behind a precious gift…… her daughter Angela.
    I can still remember all the joy you brought into our lives. Your presence will always be in my heart.

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  15. I met Sharon when our family moved to South Ingalls Street in 1976. Sharon was my Avon lady down the street and we became great friends. We would go to craft fairs together and when we had too much do a garage sale together. While her husband Bobby was around we all used to go and dance at a country music hall in the area. I already miss her dearly. I remember her son Frank and our daughter would play together. Life was good on South Ingalls and I still refer to her home as Sharon’s House. I am sorry I missed her memorial but my husband was sick and has many medical issues.

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