Albert Sharon, 82

Albert Sharon, 82, of Post Falls, passed away June 30, 2011, at home. Albert was born Nov. 7, 1928.

Albert and Joan moved to Post Falls in the early 1980s. Albert worked as a plumber before retiring. He enjoyed family gatherings, gardening and talking politics and sports with his kids. He was proud of his service to his country and he was proud of all five of his boys - the husbands that they are and the fathers and grandfathers that they have become.

Albert is survived by his sister-in-law, Joanna Sharon; his five sons, Mikel (Joanne), Jeff (Cindy), Steve (Candie), Dan (Linda) and Kim; grandchildren, Jeff II (Shannon) Sharon, Allan Marshall, Christine Moyer, Adam (Adrija) Marshall, Cathleen (Seneca) Lenon, Heidi (Steven) Jones, David (Melissa) Sharon, Amber Sharon, Ben (Jamie) Sharon and Julia Sharon; great-grandchildren, Amie, Jeff III, Hannah and Jacob Sharon, Austin and Chase Moyer, Alyson Lenon, Shyanna Sharon, Luke, Emma, Lily and Will Sharon, and Aleksija Marshall

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan Sharon; daughter Gloria; parents Sherman and Marie; and brothers, Alfred and Eugene.

The family would like to thank Kim Hess and Haley Zabransky with North Idaho Hospice. The attention to care and love that was showed to Al during his last months was incredible and he loved them both very much!

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be sent to: Hospice of North Idaho Inc., 9493 Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Riverview Cemetery in Coeur d'Alene. Please sign Al's guest registry and view his memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.