Sharlee Wilson, 79, a former resident of Potlatch, ID passed away on July 17, 2019 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, ID.
She was born on Aug. 23, 1939 in Chewelah, WA to Coy and Bessie (Dooley) Myers. She attended her schooling in Pullman, WA, graduated from Pullman High School in 1957.
She married Edward Wilson on Mar. 28, 1958 in Palouse, WA. The couple started their journey in California and later moved to Garfield, WA for the next few years. They spent some time in Seattle before moving back to Garfield, and then made their home in Potlatch, ID, in 1978, where they settled for the next thirty-five years. Sharlee was employed at Washington State University working as a custodian, retiring in 2002 after 23 years of service.
The couple moved to Hayden, ID in 2013, where Sharlee lost her husband later the same year. Sharlee continued to live in Hayden, ID, next door to her son.
She enjoyed camping, raising English Bulldogs, embroidery, long drives in the country and around lakes, and word puzzles. She adored her two puppies, Sweet Pea and Sassy.
Survivors include one son Edward C. Wilson (Anja), Hayden, ID, three daughters, Mary Lou Bricker (Scott), Elizabeth Ann Lusby (Jay), both of Viola, ID, and Patricia Ann Bell (Mike), Clarksville, TN. Sharlee is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, three sisters, one grandson, and one great grandson.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at the Freeze Cemetery with Pastor Kathy Kramer officiating. Memorials may be given to the Potlatch Ambulance Fund, Box 63, Potlatch, ID. 83855.
Kramer Funeral Home of Palouse, WA is caring for the family. You are invited to leave online condolences and order flowers for the family at www.kramercares.com
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