Sharon McGrath
October 1, 1956 ~ September 27, 2017
Sharon E. McGrath, 60, West Fargo, ND passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Sanford Health Palliative Care Unit, Fargo.
Sharon was born October 1, 1956 in Lisbon, North Dakota to John and Mae (Lundberg) VanDeusen. She graduated from Enderlin High School in 1974. She married Steven McGrath on June 7, 1975 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Enderlin, ND. She attended Wahpeton School of Science for accounting. Later, she attended Moorhead Technical Institute where she graduated with a Computer Programming degree.
She worked for Dakota Hospital as a computer programmer and spent the majority of her career at Swanson Health Products.
Sharon continued to work even after her diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis.
Sharon made her home near Glyndon where she enjoyed spending her time doing crossword puzzles, reading and spending time with family. Steve passed away on March 2, 2015. Sharon made her home in West Fargo until her passing.
She is survived by her children, Danielle (Chris) Hillebrand, West Fargo, ND, Devin (Alisa) McGrath, Belle Fourche, SD; grandchildren, Aspen Hillebrand, Ryker Hillebrand and Addyson McGrath; siblings, Judy (Dave) Thompson, Fargo, ND, Diane (Mike) Jordet, Apache Junction, AZ, Ron (Janelle) VanDeusen, Surprise, AZ, Carol (Rob) Spiekermeier, Sheldon, ND and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Steve and infant son, Aaron.
Visitation: 5-7:00 P.M. Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo.
Funeral Mass: 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, West Fargo, ND with visitation starting at 2:00 P.M.
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So sorry to hear about Sharon. I have many memories of some awesome trail rides. Rides that include the Black Hills, the sandhills area, and some around their home south of Glyndon. You will be greatly missed
So sorry to hear about the passing of Sharon. I knew her in high school and she was a sweet lady. Prayers to the family.
I’m so very sorry for your loss, McGrath family. I will be keeping you all in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. May the words of our loving heavenly Father bring your family comfort and strength during this most difficult time as He promises to bring our loved ones back to life in a perfect world where there will be no more suffering or death (John 5:28-29 & Revelation 21:4).
I’m so sorry for your loss, prayers going up to all of you.
We are so sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt sympathy to Sharon’s family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
I’m sorry for your loss. I worked with Sharon for all the years she was with Swanson Health Products. She was my biggest inspiration to always put one foot in front of the other and keep on keeping on!
so sorry to hear about Sharon’s passing her husband Steve’s parents were the best of friends with my folks, Donna Spiekermeier Redmond, parents Arnold and Toddy Spiekermeier
So sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace and Joy, Jon and Connie Aspelund.
I had the pleasure of working with Sharon at Swanson Health Products. She was a wonderful coworker – caring, smart and trustworthy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Sharon at Hillcrest Manor (now Maryhill Manor) 30 some years ago. I use to love her laughter and her smile. She made work fun. Such an amazing person.
Devin I understand the loss of a mom. And I pray for your comfort. God bless you
So sorry for your loss. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! God bless the memories!!
My sympathy to all of the family and friends. She will be will be missed by many.
Sympathy and prayers to all your families.