Sharon Haverty
October 4, 1952 ~ August 18, 2023
Sharon C. Haverty, 70, of Aberdeen and formerly of Hoven, passed gently away surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 24, 2023, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Hoven, with Fr. Brian Simon presiding. Inurnment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Sharon Carol Hageman was born October 4, 1952, to Gillis and Delores (Bertha) Hageman in Hoven, SD. She was raised on the family farm and graduated with the class of 1970. After high school, Sharon attended Mount Marty College, graduating with a degree in respiratory therapy. She then moved to Chattanooga, TN where she was employed by Erlanger Hospital. While in Chattanooga she met and married the love of her life, Martin Haverty in 1978. To this union their daughter, Jennifer Lee, was born in 1979.
In 1983, the family moved back to South Dakota where Sharon was employed at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital until the time of her death. She worked as a respiratory therapist and went on to start a sleep study lab, the first of its kind for St. Luke’s.
Sharon loved to travel, going to many beautiful countries, but her favorite place to visit was going on mission trips to Haiti. She was instrumental in building a small church in memory of her parents, Gillis and Delores Hageman. She loved reading, setting puzzles, cooking, and was always the first person to help with anything that was asked of her. Ever since Jenny brought home the first stray kitten, Sharon has had a 4-legged furry friend to love.
The light of her life was her granddaughter, Rylee. Sharon was there on the sidelines to support Rylee in all of her activities, especially her school plays.
Sharon’s life will forever be cherished by her daughter, Jennifer Rinehart of Dell Rapids; granddaughter, Rylee Rinehart of Sioux Falls; sister, Donna (Bill) Zweber; brothers: Dan (Angie) Hageman and Dave (Ann) Hageman, all of Hoven; 17 nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin and her parents, Gillis and Delores Hageman.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Sharon’s arrangements.
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My sympathy to Sharon's family. Always enjoyed visiting with her at our class reunions. Very sorry to hear of her passing.
Watched the video and her obituary was well written also!
My prayers are with you.
Kathy
Sharon was one of a kind, patient, cheerful, and dedicated to her career and family. I enjoyed working with Sharon many nights in the past. She will be missed by her Avera family.
With great sorrow we say good bye to Sharon.
Sharon was a beacon of warmth and kindness, never asks for help, always giving to others.
Her pride and joy were her family and would always proudly tell stories about them.
I bid Sharon farewell, knowing she deserves her seat in the heavens.