Sharon Poole Munroe

Sharon grew up in King City, the daughter of Helen and Al Poole. She graduated from King City high school and Hartnell College of Salinas. She is survived by her husband Rick, brother Alvin Poole and daughter Janet Marchetti Hall.

Rick had a habit of following his job. As a result of that they left King City less than a year after marriage in October of 1990 and moved to Ridgecrest, CA (China Lake). After a few years, Rick was transferred to the Philippines while Janet and Sharon stayed in Ridgecrest. A year later he was again transferred and Sharon joined him in Jakarta, Indonesia. Janet was able to spend some time there with them. While there, time was spent visiting Singapore and Perth, Western Australia. Two years passed and they returned to California and settled in the Imperial Valley. Five years later they moved north to Lake County (Clear Lake) for twelve years. Upon retirement, they moved to Visalia, CA. Sharon really loved shopping in all of these strange places and the decor in their home shows it.

Sharon was plagued with Parkinson's disease for about fifteen years. In November of 2019, she suffered a massive stroke which required surgery. Fortunately, the stroke happened while in the hospital where it was spotted almost immediately and the surgery performed within hours. She required a walker after that, but the surgeon and I were amazed at how well she survived the incident. She could still get around and with the help of a wheelchair could still go shopping and visit with friends and family. The two issues combined, slowly took their toll and she left to be with her parents where I know she will be happy.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church of Visalia's Café at 210 W Center Street, corner of Locust. Burial will be in King City at her mother's grave site, without ceremony.

Published in King City Rustler · February 22, 2024