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Sharon Lee DeReus

1944 - 2025

Sharon Lee DeReus obituary, 1944-2025, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1944

DIED

2025

Sharon DeReus Obituary

De Reus
Sharon Lee
De Reus
February 11, 1944
January 5, 2025

Sharon DeReus passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, laughter and hugs. She spent her early and young adult life in Ohio and Indiana, before moving to Colorado Springs in the 1980's. Although she suffered personal losses and serious health issues, she was amazingly resilient and strong for all her family.
Sharon was always up for anything – dancing, playing with dogs, baking, singing, carnival and balloon rides, sewing, helping at her church, gardening, reading, sudoku, and anything to do with family.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Terry; daughter - Shelley (Ken); stepsons - Dana (Margaret) and Chris; grandchildren-Taylor (Tommaso) and Colin; sisters- Patricia (Lorry), Barbara (John), Susan (Mark); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her young daughter, Tamra.
Please make any donations in memory of Sharon DeReus to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region or Faith Presbyterian Church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 12, 2025.

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