Date of Death: March 30, 2025
Service Details
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or gatherings. A graveside service is being planned for a later date. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Three Rivers, MI.
Obituary Notice
Sharon Fay Tomlinson, 83, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Three Rivers, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice surrounded by loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents Leon Holsinger and Mary (Schemberger) Holsinger.
Remaining to cherish Sharon’s memory is her husband Ealy, children Sara (Jeff) Glendening, Ryan (Lori) Tomlinson and her grandchildren Liam Glendening, Ty, Graydon, and Myles Tomlinson, sister Shirley Erlandson, and several nieces. She also leaves behind a dear friend Pat Clementz and her family, Mary Spealman, and Kathy Collier.
Sharon was united in marriage to Ealy on August 12th, 1960 at the First Presbyterian Church of White Pigeon. They enjoyed 65 years together.
Sharon graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1959 and continued her education at Western Michigan University where she received a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Elementary Education.
Sharon devoted her life to educating children. She taught for 43 years, in which much of that time was spent with the Three Rivers Community Schools. She was named Three Rivers Rotary Club Teacher of the Year in 2005.
Sharon was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers for 55 years, where she enjoyed singing in the choir, served on the Board of Deacons, and taught bible school.
Sharon was an avid reader, enjoyed dining out, but she especially loved supporting her children and grandsons in all of their various activities and sporting events.
Additional Information
Contributions in her memory may be made to The First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers, Rose Arbor Hospice Kalamazoo or the Three Rivers Promise. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.
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I’m so sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. She was a very kind and considerate lady.
I feel fortunate to have known her.
Ealy,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed singing in the choir along with Sharon. She was a lovely lady.
Sending prayers and hugs.
Hi. Sorry to hear of her passing. I knew her through century 21 years ago and met her. What a sweet soul she was! Will always be remembered. R.i.p. Sharon. My sincerest condolences 🙏 to the family.
So sorry to learn about Sharon’s death. I taught with her at Hoppin school for several years. She was an excellant and dedicated teacher.
My sincere sympathy to Ealy, Sara, and Ryan. She will be missed.
Ealy and Ryan,
So sorry for your loss and may her memory live on with those she touched.
My heart hurts. Was very lucky to have her as a teacher twice!!! Kindergarten and 4th grade. I will always love you condolences to her family
My thoughts go out to all of Sharon’s family including Ryan and his family and Ealy. Sharon was a great teacher and poured her love of teaching into her kids. I remember one time she caught me with a spit ball in the chalkboard! She was gracious to let me off easy. Her generosity with the time I went to USTA tennis with her and Ryan and Ealy will never be forgotten. Blessings to your family and may God comfort you in this time.
I had her as teacher in 4th grade at 1963-64 in Mottville Elementary. My condolences to the family.
I’m sorry to hear of the death of Sharon. I worked with her at Hoppin school. She was a great teacher and a very good person. I’m sure she will be missed.
Saddened to read of Sharon’s passing.
Her love of children and teachings will live on for decades.
Much sympathy to Ealy and her family.🤔🙏