Sharen Lorraine Zundel-Lundeberg of Salem, UT, passed away on August 18, 2019 at the age of 86 and surrounded by her loving family.
Sharen was born on February 20, 1933, in Brigham City, UT. The family moved to Vallejo, California in 1939, where Sharen spent her school years. After a whirlwind romance, Sharen married Frank DelTurco in October 1951. They had three daughters – Kimberly, Lisa and Marlin. Sharen, Frank, and the girls lived in Crockett, CA.
In 1976, Sharen and the girls moved to Utah. In 1980 Sharen married Clint Lundeberg – they remained married until Clint’s passing in 2009. They enjoyed road trips and were particularly fond of their times together at Fish Lake and Strawberry Reservoir.
Although she claimed to be a tomboy and boasted about how she lived in an outfit railcar on the Southern Pacific Railroad as a child, Sharen displayed a flair for the dramatic with her love of music, movies, and movie stars. Her claim to fame was that Clark Gable held her in his arms as a baby. She also enjoyed and immersed herself in different cultures, and proudly considered herself an “honorary Polynesian”.
Sharen started her professional career at an assisted living facility in Vallejo, which instilled in her a love for working with the elderly. The highlight of her career was managing the Highland Cove Assisted Living Facility in Utah. She was beloved by both residents and staff. Sharen was always eager to tell a story and her fan club included her residents, staff, family, and friends.
She possessed several redeeming qualities, centered on her lovie for and desire to serve people from all walks of life. Sharen accepted everyone for who they were, never judging. Sharen truly loved everyone and they loved her back.
Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren simply adored her. Her love of social media and “pop culture” kept her young at heart and helped her stay connected to the younger generation. Even in the last weeks of her life, she had asked to see her favorite movie star “The Rock” in his new Fast and the Furious movie.
Sharen had a special bond with her sisters – Marlin, Helen, Kathe. All with witty personalities, they enjoyed storytelling and laughing together.
Sharen was preceded in death by her parents, John Loraine and Irma Zundel; her husband Clint; her sisters Marlin and Kathe; and daughter Marlin.
Sharen is survived by her sister Helen (Maynard); daughters Kimberly (Gary) and Lisa (Robn); and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Friday, August 23. Aviewing will be held at 11:00 am followed by a funeral at 12:00 pm and a luncheon to follow at 1:00 pm, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 60 South Main Street, Salem, UT. Sharen’s service will incorporate her love of Hawaii. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), a charity near and dear to Sharen’s heart.
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