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Sharon Ann (Wiese) Rinker

Sharon Ann (Wiese) Rinker of Mansfield, Washington passed away just after her 90th birthday, around 10:50pm the evening of Monday March 13, 2023.

Sharon Rinker was born Sunday, March 12, 1933 to Herbert Walter Wiese and Catherine Adeline (Lunday) Wiese. She was the 2nd of three siblings.

Saturday, June 18, 1949 Sharon married Willard "Bill" Rinker at St. Benedict's Catholic Church of Coulee Dam, Washington. Willard passed away in 2016, following their 67 years together.

Survived by her children: Larry D. Rinker, Randy W. Rinker and Valerie K. Oliver. Sharon was a farmer's wife, a Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandmother and Friend to many.

Sharon enjoyed her time working around the house, helping with branding, moving cattle, spending time within the community, a bit of gossip; loved bowling, traveling, camping, fishing, a few card games and enjoyed gambling on occasion.

A Memorial Mass will be held for Sharon at 2:00pm on Friday, March 31st, 2023 at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Grand Coulee, Washington. Her urn will then be placed next to Willard at Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee, Washington

Donations in Sharon's memory may be made to either: Saint Henry's Catholic Church, 590 West Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee, WA 99133 or Providence Sacred Heart Hospital, Inland Northwest Foundation, 509-474-4917 or online: https://foundation.providence.org/wa/eastern

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.stratefuneral.com for Sharons' family. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, WA is caring for her family. 

 

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