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Raymond Dwane “Sonny” Sharp

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Birth	:	23 Oct 1935 Spencer, Boyd County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	10 Oct 2021 Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.6151886, -112.0993042
Description	:	Ray "Sonny" Dwane Sharp, age 86, of Helena, Montana, passed away at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center on October 10, 2021. Ray was born on October 23, 1935 in Spencer, Nebraska to Robert L. Sharp and Nora F. Conn. Ray had 4 sisters; Doris, June, Theresa and Norma, 1 brother; Robert, 4 half-brothers; Thomas, Cecil, Harold, and Delbert, and 3 half-sisters; Della, Stella, and Ferna, all who have proceeded him in death. Ray was in Spencer as he went through K-12 and was very active in school sports even earning sport letters all four years of high school.... Read More	Ray "Sonny" Dwane Sharp, age 86, of Helena, Montana, passed away at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center on October 10, 2021. Ray was born on October 23, 1935 in Spencer, Nebraska to Robert L. Sharp and Nora F. Conn. Ray had 4 sisters; Doris, June, Theresa and Norma, 1 brother; Robert, 4 half-brothers; Thomas, Cecil, Harold, and Delbert, and 3 half-sisters; Della, Stella, and Ferna, all who have proceeded him in death. Ray was in Spencer as he went through K-12 and was very active in school sports even earning sport letters all four years of high school. Once he graduated, Ray left Spencer in 1954 and joined the US Air Force which he served his country all over the world for 27 years. In September of 1955, he married, Norma K. Bailey of Evanston, Wyoming. She proceeded him in death in May of 1996. Following his marriage, Ray had 2 children; Douglas D. Sharp and Candy J. Sharp (Egan). Candy proceeded him in death in August of 2007. He retired from the military in January of 1982 and settled down with his family in Helena, Montana. He then spent 15 years working at St. Peter's Hospital until he retired in 1997. Though, he spent his time volunteering once a week at the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center while enjoying all that he loved most – his family and Montana. Ray is survived by his son; Douglas Sharp, grandchildren; Chelsea Sharp (Brandon Sheets), Wesley Sharp, great-granddaughter; Rheya Sheets, and a host of loving nephews, nieces, and all of their children as well. He touched everyone he met and will be missed by many. In leau of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the Wounded Warriors Foundation at https://tinyurl.com/WoundedWarriorsFoundation or to call them at 855-448-3997. The family will not be having services at this time, instead, there's plans to have a burial of his ashes at Fort Harrison with a celebration of life to follow. The projected date is on or around May 13, 2022. Published by The Independent Record, Helena, MT on Sunday, November 14, 2021

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Raymond Dwane “Sonny” Sharp's memorial is located at: Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA.
When did Raymond Dwane “Sonny” Sharp death?
Raymond Dwane “Sonny” Sharp death on 10 Oct 2021 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.6151886
Longitude: -112.0993042

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Lee Sharp

(1878 - 1939)

Nora Francis Conn Sharp

(1900 - 1969)

Spouse

Norma K Bailey Sharp

(1932 - 1996)

Siblings

Doris Laverne Sharp Mlady

(1921 - 2007)

Norma Fay Sharp Hansen

(1934 - 2012)

Children

Sgt Candy Jo Sharp Eagen

(1959 - 2007)

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