Sharon Carmichael

Sharon Carmichael, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away surrounded by her family on February 18, 2023.

Sharon was born in Breckenridge, North Dakota in 1942 and was later raised in Pacific Grove and Watsonville. She graduated from Watsonville High School in 1961.

Following graduation, Sharon traveled to a small village in Thornhill, Scotland to meet the pen pal she acquired as an 8th grade school project at Moreland Notre Dame. While there, she fell in love with Robert Carmichael. After exchanging love letters for 2-and-a-half years, Robert came to America. Dressed in his kilt with a one-way ticket on his 21st birthday. Sharon and Robert were married shortly after and celebrated their 58th anniversary this past year.

Sharon was a gifted artist at heart. Most known for her beautiful wedding dresses & ceramics, she worked with a variety of mediums. She was an incredibly talented seamstress, painter, crafter and much more.

Sharon was a caring and dedicated mother and grandmother who deeply loved her family. She is survived by her husband, Robert Carmichael, daughter Heather (Wells) Wenger, son Ross (Priscilla) Carmichael; and four grandchildren Ashlyn, Trevor, Kourtney, and Bailey. Sharon also leaves behind brother Gary (Ilene) Wilson along with a multitude of lifelong friends, including her dear friends from her bunco group of over 50 years and many others. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Daniel Wilson.

A memorial service will be held on March 14th at 11am at Mehl's Colonial Chapel. Following burial services, a celebration of life will be held at the family home.

Published in The Pajaronian · March 2, 2023