Sharon Decker
March 25, 1946 ~ July 7, 2017
Sharon J. Decker, 71, Fargo passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at Essentia Health, Fargo.
Sharon was born March 25, 1946 to Warren and Vivian Nickerson in Devils Lake, North Dakota. She grew up in Hannah, North Dakota graduating from high school in 1964. She worked in Langdon, North Dakota for a few years before marrying Walter Decker on September 16, 1967 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Langdon, North Dakota. They made their home in Fargo where Sharon graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Interstate Business College.
Sharon really enjoyed dancing when she got the chance. She also loved going fishing, knitting and spending time with her grandchildren. She never missed a game or practice for her children’s sporting events.
Sharon had a love for all animals and over the years she had many pets that included a few dogs, cats and a parakeet.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Walter, Fargo, ND; children, Carol Jean (David) Janssen, Barnesville, MN, Matthew (Michelle) Decker, Moorhead, MN; grandchildren, Maverick, Sidney, Bailey, Caleb, Bella and Jordan; siblings, Faye Guedesse, Gillette, WY, Clifford Nickerson, Hibbing, MN and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; Albert Nickerson, Clarice Heine and Dolly Guedesse.
Prayer Service: 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 14, 2017 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with visitation starting at 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with visitation starting at 9:00 A.M.
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Fargo.
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We are sad to hear that a long time family friend has passed away. Sharon and her family were a very important part of our years in Fargo and the friendship continued after we moved to the twin cities. I had lots of memories of both our families getting together and enjoying each others company. My heart goes out to her family and friends. We will miss you Sharon!!!
We didn’t know Sharon, but we’re lucky to know her daughter, Carol. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Sympathy. GAIL and Betty
My condolences to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Sharons’ passing. She was pretty young. For her children who will not know me. I am a cousin.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Walt, Carol (Decker) Janssen and family, and Matt Decker and family for the loss of Sharon. My family lived a few houses down from the Decker’s and I am proud to have been friends with Carol for 44 years (I’m 46 now!). Our families spent a lot of time together around the kitchen table on Friday nights or going to the races. When we moved to the Twin Cities – our family friendships continued. Every Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day weekends were either in Fargo or they came to the Cities. Valley Fair, Renaissance Festival, parades and just the endless hours of conversations around the kitchen table. I know Sharon is looking down on us smiling. Enjoying her Schlitz. My memories of Sharon and family will make me smile for a long time. I love you all very much!!
So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. Sympathy to family.
With heartfelt sympathy to Walt ,Carol and Family.and Matt and family. This has been a difficult journey for each of you. I will miss her . We didn’t see each a lot but we made every visit count. We spent lots of time together when we were young and made enough memories to last a lifetime.May you find comfort in each other through a very trying time. She is dancing with the angels in Heaven and the suffering is gone.God Bless her Memory.Love and Prayers Sandy.
It is so hard to say Goodbye to our good friend we spent a lot of time together when we lived as neighbors. Our children grew up together Randy graduated with Carol & Deb spent every day with Carol. We moved away but our friendship has continued. I will always remember all our times spent in your kitchen drinking coffee (sometimes beer). those are fun memories. You were a good friend Sharon we will truly miss you and never forget you.
Nelda & Ron Lee
Sympathies to the family.
Sharon was a good secretary and a good friend.
My deepest sympathy, Walter, and to your family on the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother, Sharon.