Helen Ann Sharp

Helen Ann Gjerde was born on January 10, 1947 in St. Peter, MN, the daughter of Wesley & Uarda (Decko) Gjerde. She grew up in St. Peter and graduated from St. Peter High School in 1965. She met Bruce Sharp, the love of her life, while working at ADC in St. Peter; they were united in marriage July 15, 1967. They lived in Mankato and Colorado Springs before settling in St. James where they made their home for the next 46 years. In that time they raised their children, Carrie and Jeremy, which was Helen's greatest passion and most beloved job. She also worked for Creative Touch Floral, JC Penney, Paul's Pharmacy and State Bank of LaSalle/Citizens before gleefully retiring in 2012. She enjoyed spending time at the lake, visiting with family and friends, playing cards and other games, and going out to eat. She loved her home and found peace and joy in the country. Helen died at her home on Monday, May 30, 2016. She is survived by her husband Bruce, children; Carrie Sharp (Kelly Kirby) of Winona, Jeremy (Carrie) Sharp of Waseca, grandson Aidan Sharp, brother Gerald (Sally) Gjerde, sister Sharon (Tom) Knaup, brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law Bob (Gloria) Sharp, Steve (Teri) Hoppe, Deb (Sam) Owl, Brad (Jean) Hoppe, many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. She is preceded in death by her parents Wesley & Uarda Gjerde, in-laws; Milford & Lois Hoppe, Tim Hoppe, Suzanne Hoppe, Bonnie Sharp and nephew Joel Sharp. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday, June 3, 2016 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel 906 - 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 A time of sharing memories will be from 7pm-8pm Friday at the funeral home. Visitation 2 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday, June 4, 2016 Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James 603 Armstrong Blvd. N. PO Box 151 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 11:00 am Saturday, June 4, 2016 Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James 603 Armstrong Blvd. N. PO Box 151 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Fellowship Fellowship and lunch following the services.