Sharon Fuller
Updated: Sep 17
Fuller, Sharon Lee (Watson)
Sharon L. Fuller passed away on the morning of August 28, at All Comforts Adult Family Home, in the Spokane Valley. She grew up & lived in Spokane County (Spokane & Mead) 87 years; Approximately one year in Lewiston, ID. Sharon was born March 15th 1938, in Spokane WA. to Alvin “Dutch” E. Watson and Edith L. (Rinear) Watson. Sharon had no siblings; She had close family ties, with the kinship of her relatives. When Sharon was young, she thoroughly enjoyed art & hobbies. She liked spending her time working with her hands.
Sharon graduated from Roger’s High School. She married John W. Fuller July 1st 1959; John nicknamed her Bee Bee. Sharon worked at Deaconess Hospital until her & John started a family.
Sharon always had a mind for success. She has worked as a receptionist, secretary, horticulturist, genealogist, always looking for the best results. Whether it was reading Ann Lander’s columns, or through trial & error. Her extensive vocabulary was equated to her interest in reading.
She wanted her whole family to have the history of their lineage. She researched her & John’s ancestry; Building Pedigree charts, which she was passionate about. Photo albums with added information; Along with old photos that were collected over the years, that she obtained for her family trees.
Milestones that were celebrated; Was her & John’s 25th wedding anniversary, their 50th wedding anniversary, & having celebrated their golden jubilee anniversary in 2019.
She spent her free time gardening, cooking, reading, crocheting, painting, and drawing. She had a zeal for crocheting & drawing. Homemade Christmas ornaments, inserted in cards were always a nice touch with her correspondences. She would enter many of her crochet pieces; Dollies, pillows, blankets, table runners, handbag, and other items in the county fair, year after year. Winning blue and purple ribbons for her expertise, and magnificent work.
She spread her interest to all; To appreciate the gift of creativity. She stressed the importance of having hobbies!
One of her ventures was when her & John purchased a plant shop; Where she kept herself busy with the shop’s business, & plant party’s that were popular. This undertaking was short lived, due to the location. She then worked for Dr. Warren & Robin Adams, an Orthopedic Surgeon on the South Hill, until retirement.
John W. Fuller predeceased Sharon in 2019. Sharon is survived by her two children April J. (Fuller) Hermann and her son Eric J. Fuller. Sharon’s special grandchildren - April’s children; Nicholas, Kristin, & Courtney, along with their spouses and six great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind, April's husband Harold's daughters; Dayna & Theresa - with spouses. Also, with seven step-great-grandchildren, and two step-great-great-grandchildren, and one step-great-great-grandchild on the way.
Sharon always liked the company of her furry companions! She had many cats, dogs, a New Zealand bunny. When growing up; Her dad gave her a pet skunk which was de-scented. That pet, was a real conversation piece!
Sharon will be greatly missed! Her enthusiasm for an interesting conversation, will be remembered by all.
Love you Mom!
Love you Grandma!
Sharon’s memorial will be held at Heritage Funeral Home’s Chapel on October 2nd, at 11:00 am.
508 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA. 99224
Reception immediately following.
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