Sharron Lea Anglin, age 73, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by friends and family, on July 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted wife, sister, daughter, aunt, great-aunt and friend whose kindness and quiet, unwavering love touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Sharron was born in Eureka to parents Billy Lee Boyd and Patsy Ruth Roff on July 15, 1952. She was proud of her accomplishments as a Girl Scout and often reminisced about the time she spent at her grandmother’s home in Hoopa with her older sister, Terry, and younger sister, Mary. After graduating from Eureka High School, she continued her education by studying business administration at College of the Redwoods.

Nearing the end of her high school years, Sharron’s friends, Scott and Diane, set her up on a blind date at a local football game, where the hometown team played hard and won by a landslide. Like the visiting team’s players, her date, Ken, didn’t stand a chance. He was immediately smitten with Sharron’s beauty, sharp wit and quiet nature. It was no surprise that Ken’s family fell for Sharron just as quickly as he had, though they were initially surprised by how naturally they balanced each other. Ken’s outgoing nature and gift of gab were perfectly counterbalanced by Sharron’s keen listening skills and attention to detail. After a short courtship, Ken asked for Sharron’s hand in marriage, and they were married at the Episcopal Church in Eureka on June 17, 1972. Sharron chose Disneyland as their honeymoon destination because of the cherished memories she had of visiting there with her grandmother as a child.

Ken and Sharron built a life of adventure and companionship. Every season of the 54 years they spent together brought surprises, new sights to see and something new to learn. Their devotion to one another became the foundation for how they navigated life’s curveballs. When Ken was replacing the old aluminum wiring in their first home, you could find Sharron in the next room, her curls held back by a red bandana, with a paintbrush or sander in hand. The way they fixed up that house is how they built their life: always together.

That togetherness wasn’t bound to just the two of them. As they blended their families, Sharron sought out ways to bring together everyone they loved. Thus, Sharron’s famous dinner parties were born. No one ever left her table hungry, and no one ever left wondering whether they were welcome. Anyone lucky enough to be invited to one of Sharron’s dinner parties could attest to her impeccable planning, signature dishes like Chicken Divine and delicious home-baked desserts. 

Sharron lived a life beautifully balanced between adventure, hard work and the simple joys of home. She became the trusted expert and steady presence everywhere she worked. From her years as a teller at downtown Wells Fargo to the decades she spent at Pierce Mortuary and Sanders Funeral Home, where she earned her certification as a funeral director, she approached every role with quiet competence and genuine care.  Sharron often carried a bit of the “Wizard of Oz” about her, quietly orchestrating plans and working her magic behind the scenes - whether pulling off epic adventures with lifelong friends or simply keeping the books balanced at Anglin Secondhand. 

During her much-deserved retirement, Sharron could be found guessing the culprit in a British “whodunit”, baking a new dish, caring for her mother, spending time with her sister and traveling with lifelong friends to a new destination. In the years just before her passing, Sharron found a new passion in sewing and quilting. As with everything she did, Sharron took the time to meticulously learn the craft and became an avid quilter in no time. In just a few short years, every family member and friend had a beautiful quilt specially crafted just for them, with some of the first quilts being specially embroidered with adorable forest animals for the small children in her family. 

Sharron was a natural planner and organizer, effortlessly coordinating everything from family gatherings to the smallest thoughtful details. She had an uncanny knack for remembering every birthday, anniversary, favorite meal and meaningful milestone, making the people she loved feel celebrated year after year. While she wasn’t one to spend hours on the phone, her door was always open. She delighted in welcoming friends and family into her home, where conversation came easily and everyone felt at ease. Whether she was hosting loved ones or simply heading out for the day, Sharron took pride in presenting herself with grace and style. She was always impeccably dressed and never passed up the opportunity to add a beautiful new pair of shoes to her collection.

Those who knew Sharron witnessed her quiet nature of offering understanding without judgment and making everyone who crossed her path feel genuinely valued. Sharron’s legacy is not found in grand gestures but in the countless quiet ways she made people feel loved. The family she so faithfully nurtured, the friendships she so intentionally cultivated, and the love she gave so freely will continue to carry her spirit forward. Though her presence will be deeply missed, those who knew Sharron will remember her every time they pause to celebrate another person, offer a helping hand, or choose kindness in the smallest of ways. In living as she did, she leaves behind a legacy that will endure for generations.

Sharron was preceded in death by her father, Billy Lee Boyd; her stepfather Eugene Donald Lake; her sister Terry Diane Boyd; and her great-nephew Christopher McLaren. 

She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Kenneth Dixon Anglin; her mother Patsy Roff Lake; her sister Mary Lake Mitchell; her sister-in-law Kathy Wynands; her nieces and nephews, Annette McLaren, Jennifer McLaren, Joel Mitchell, Amanda Mitchell, Paige Morales, Erica Winn, Rain Hill, Danyelle Vowles; Chandra Wynands; her lifelong friends Monty and Anita Soulis and Richard and Charlotte Markwell; a host of loving great-nieces and great-nephews and many extended family members and dear friends whose lives were forever enriched by her love. 

A Celebration of Life honoring Sharron will be held on August 9, 2026 at 1 p.m. at 3854 D St, Eureka, CA 95503.

Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating Sharron’s remarkable life, sharing stories and remembering the quiet kindness, steadfast love and thoughtful generosity she so freely gave to everyone around her. 

The family gratefully welcomes flowers for the celebration of life. Deliveries may be made to the address above prior to August 9. Those wishing to honor Sharron’s memory may also do so by extending the same thoughtful kindness and quiet acts of service that so beautifully defined her life. 

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