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Sharon Decker

January 9, 1944 — July 9, 2025

Ephraim, Utah

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Sharon Walker Decker, choice wife and mother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, surrounded by family, next to her window where she enjoyed beautiful views for years. She has been faithful, cheerful and content through all her challenges. We are so grateful to God that she had a peaceful passing.

Sharon had a unique entrance into the world! She was born on January 9, 1944 in the car on the way to the hospital in Tamarack, Idaho. She was born to goodly parents, Vernon and Erma Walker, who were excited to have a large family. Sharon was one of 12 children. She enjoyed a childhood filled with love and music. She gained a love for Jesus Christ as her parents were deeply rooted in their faith. As they faced challenges, they relied on this faith for guidance and comfort. This became Sharon’s way of life.

When Sharon was 16 a notable young man was serving his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Eagle, Idaho, Sharon’s hometown. He became acquainted with the Walker family and knew he’d come back to marry one of them. After his mission, this smart fellow returned to Eagle and asked to be set up with “one of those Walker girls”! Sharon was the girl and that first date with chocolate waffles and ice cream turned into 61 years of marriage!

Neil and Sharon were sealed on April 16, 1964 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They didn’t have much but they had each other and their VW Bug. That was enough. A couple years later they started their family. Each child she brought into the world came along with 9 months of horrible sickness. She endured it with knowledge that being a mother would be her greatest role on the earth. She brought 6 children into the world, loving and nurturing each one in the way they uniquely needed.

Sharon and Neil settled in Eagle, Idaho where they purchased a house that would become an extended remodel project. Neil was creative and resourceful with their limited budget. Sharon was patient and long suffering as she nurtured children through circumstances that would make most women cringe. They created a home where everyone wanted to gather.

Sharon was a homemaker in every sense of the word, making her home a place where all felt comfortable. There was always food to eat! Sharon’s homemade bread, canned peaches, German pancakes, whole wheat waffles with pear sauce, pigs in a blanket, and Idaho haystacks were some of our favorites! You could find Sharon listening to the Hallelujah Chorus while cleaning or doing the dishes. You could find her sitting by the window reading her scriptures or the church magazines. You could find her sitting at the table with her blue file box trying tirelessly to balance the checkbook. You could find her at the typewriter (or computer in later years) writing letters for the family newsletter. You could find her in the sewing room ironing or whipping up a new dress.

Above all, you could find her with a bright smile ready to give a warm hug. She welcomed friends and family into her home effortlessly and made sure they had food and anything else they needed. Even when strangers showed up from Iowa, she fed them and gave them shelter. She had a way of welcoming!

She nurtured her kids in every way making endless lunches, sewing beautiful wedding dresses, hemming countless clothing, staying up late for homework, attending recitals, competitions and games, praying with her children daily, tucking them in bed with Grandma’s Lullaby and teaching them the most valuable lessons simply by the way she lived her life.

Sharon had a deep love and faith in our Savior Jesus Christ. This belief has been her guiding star. She served in many callings in her church. She devoted time and sought heavenly guidance in every calling. With her sweet personality, she taught those she served about Jesus and strengthened many with her simple, faith-filled testimony.

She suffered a stroke in 1997 that left her family wondering if she’d survive. She worked hard and was motivated to get better. With her determination, heavenly help and a little boost from that George Straight CD, she gained strength and mobility. Her husband cared for her and took over the majority of household duties from that time forward.

She went on to serve two missions with her husband for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The first mission was to Micronesia, Guam on the island of Yap. She loved the people and made them pies upon pies! The second mission was to Palmyra, New York, serving in the Temple. They loved living in this sacred area and made great friends with other couples. After these missions, she continued to serve locally and her greatest devotion was always to her family.

Shortly after they returned home from their mission to Yap, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had confidence in the doctors and calmly assured her family that things would work out. After surgery and treatment, she was cancer free! Once again she was a survivor.

She and her husband were the perfect team. They did everything together. House projects, gardening, canning, juicing, riding bikes, visiting neighbors, traveling. In their retirement years, they traveled the US in their motor home enjoying George Straight concerts, baseball games, visiting their children, national parks, historical sites and the beautiful country. They found joy in being together. My mom once commented, “People said we’d get sick of each other, but we haven’t! We truly enjoy each others company.” And they did. Her children enjoyed front row seats to a sweet love story.

The last years of her life she was bedridden and lived at her daughter’s home in Utah. She had every reason to complain, but instead she had a smile on her face every morning and a happy greeting like, “I’m so happy to see you!” or “Im enjoying the beautiful view this morning.” She sincerely loved watching the birds, sprinklers, cars, kids, tractors, plants and would give daily reports on the happenings out her window. She required full-time care and was abundantly grateful. Whether you were giving her chapstick, juice, a piece of chocolate or helping with some of the more extensive care, she made you feel like you were doing the best job in the world! She gave more than she received. Even in her final days, she smiled at everyone who entered the room and showed her love by squeezing hands, whispering thank you and I love you. She had a smile on her face when she took her last breath and that is the way she will be remembered. She is pure joy.

Sharon is survived by her husband Neil; children Shanell (Eric) Wallentine, Wendy (Ken) Collins, Ben (Terri) Decker, Lisa (Eric) Peterson, Aaron (the late Carin) Decker, Amy (Wildee) Mortensen; 30 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings Bruce (Linda) Walker, Annette (Mark) Orton, Ruth (Wes) Benge, Don (Ranae) Walker, Terry (Mary) Walker, Jenny (Kim) Francis, Winnell (Joe) Perry, and Lynn (Tami) Walker.

She is preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Erma Walker; siblings Rex Walker, Noall Walker and Loa Walker; daughter-in-law Carin Decker.

A special thanks to Sharon’s little “Amber Alert”. She brought a smile to Sharon’s face and cared for her so naturally. Our family is forever grateful!

Sharon left everyone better than she found them. She was a delight! She endured well and lived a life full of love and service.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at the Wild Acres Barn located at 12239 South 300 East, Ephraim, UT. Viewing will be held prior to services from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Burial will be in the Ephraim City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield Salina and Manti. Online guestbook www.maglebymortuary.com

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