Sharen Lee Uptegrove Obituary (1939

Sharen Lee Uptegrove 76, of Yakima WA went home to Jesus on June 14, 2015 at 9:26 am. Her love and generosity continues to live on in her family and friends. She was a wonderful and loving person, always putting other's needs ahead of her own, and continuously giving of herself in all things. She is survived by one brother Thomas Cash of Iowa; two sons Clifford Uptegrove of Otisville NY, and Jeff Uptegrove of Yakima, WA. Two daughters: Carole Warehime of Yakima WA, and Jennie Schnieder of Yakima WA. She also had nine grandchildren: Mark Anthony Uptegrove, Jessica Uptegrove, James Palmer, Joshua Love, Sasha Blair, Zach Ward, Andrew Mones, Alexis Mones, and William Maher. Five great grands: Alfredo James Palmer, Tristan and Loyal Blair, Kaelyn and Mason Love; niece Noelle Cash-Konsbruck; nephew Tom Cash and her doggie Xena. Her husband James Uptegrove, son James Uptegrove Jr. and daughter Debbie Atkins are already in heaven. Our mom was a beautiful person, who gave unflinchingly of herself and all she had. Everyone loved her and sought out her loving embrace of kindness and smiles. No matter the situation, she was honest and kind, even to the point of doing without herself so she could help out someone in need. Always with love and hugs. Left alone with two children in her middle years, she rebuilt her life. Educating herself at YVCC, and becoming a member of the staff there in her 50s she spent many years helping others realize their dreams and learn a new way to live, spreading love and generosity to everyone she met. From her son Clifford: mom, you are the reason I am the good man I am today. I learned honesty, love, and how to think of others from you. We shared a faith in Jesus with one another, and your example helped me to become a better person. I always knew you cared, and never felt alone in the world as long as I knew I was your blond haired blue eyed boy. You will live on in me in the way I love others and share the good in the world the way I learned from you. We all love you mom! We look forward to seeing you again with Jesus when we all take the journey you are taking now. From a small town named Flats, Nebraska, to 1950s Los Angeles, to Sacramento, CA, to Yakima, Washington, mom cared for us, loved us, and taught us how to live and to love. She never gave up on any of us no matter what, and she will always be with us in our acts of love and remembrance.