Sharon Kay Murray
Monday, April 21, 1941
Date of Death:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Age:
84 years old
Monday, April 21, 1941
Date of Death:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Age:
84 years old
Monday, April 21, 1941
Date of Death:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Age:
84 years old
Sharon Kay Murray
Sharon Kay Murray
April 21, 1941-August 13, 2025
Sharon Kay Murray, 84, of Dodge Center passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 13, 2025, after several years battling with cancer.
Sharon was born on April 21, 1941, to Lloyd and Florence Vavrichek of Dodge Center. She attended and graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1959. She married William (Bill) Lloyd Murray of Claremont, MN in March 1962. The two of them met at the Dodge County fair and had a fairy tale love story. Sharon stayed at home to raise her two daughters, and later in life she worked at the Fairview Nursing Home as an activity coordinator. Together they raised two children: Sharilyn Bjerke (John) and Julie Andrist (Chris).
Sharon loved spending time with her family and friends, doing many of her favorite hobbies. She loved to camp at Bulrush Bay Resort outside of Faribault, she enjoyed creating crafts of many different kinds, reading, garage sales, jigsaw puzzles, and supporting her husband’s love for fishing. She loved to collect salt & pepper shakers, antiques, coins, baseball cards and of course beanie babies. Sharon was a kind, gentle soul that could light up a room with her smile. She had a gift for leaving a lasting impact. No matter where she was, people fell in love with her. She spent the last two years at Field Crest Nursing Home in Hayfield, MN. As she was preparing to leave this world, the nursing home staff shared with us how much they loved her and were going to miss her. She truly loved the nursing home staff and the friends she made while living there.
Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters: Sharilyn (John) and Julie (Chris), four grandchildren: Ryan Bjerke, Jacob (Megg) Bjerke, Michelle (Dustin) Cook and Laura Simon, and nine great grandchildren: Hannah, Kovin, Mila, Abbigail, Caleb, Myles, Nora, Cole and Alison.
Sharon is proceeded in death by her husband Bill Murray, parents Lloyd and Florence Vavrichek, sisters Amy Lou Scripture (Howard) and Velda May Awood (Jim) and brothers Robert Vavrichek and Ronald Vavrichek.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday August 20 at the Byron Funeral Home, 1620 Voll Drive NW, Byron MN from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. She will have a private burial at Wildwood Cemetery on August 21.
Condolences
The family of Sharon Kay Murray has received the following condolences.
Julie and Sharilyn and families —
I am truly sorry for your loss; your mom was such a special lady — a loving Aunt that I felt lucky to know. I’ll remember her sweet smile and twinkle in her eye, with just a slight touch of mischief and fun. (Somehow...I think her mischief was influenced by your dad!) 😎
She raised two incredible daughters — powerful, independent women who clearly carry her strength and love with them every day and among their families. It’s quite evident how much love and family meant to Aunt Sharon.
I celebrate her life and all the wonderful memories.
Sending you love and hugs,
Rosie Murray
P.S. I'll continue to look for salt & pepper shakers. There are so many in Los Angeles : Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Laurel & Hardy, etc... 😎
Julie and Sharilyn and families —
I am truly sorry for your loss; your mom was such a special lady — a loving Aunt that I felt lucky to know. I’ll remember her sweet smile and twinkle in her eye, with just a slight touch of mischief and fun. (Somehow...I think her mischief was influenced by your dad!) 😎
She raised two incredible daughters — powerful, independent women who clearly carry her strength and love with them every day and among their families. It’s quite evident how much love and family meant to Aunt Sharon.
I celebrate her life and all the wonderful memories.
Sending you love and hugs,
Rosie Murray
P.S. I'll continue to look for salt & pepper shakers. There are so many in Los Angeles : Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Laurel & Hardy, etc... 😎
Dear family of Sharon Murray,
My name is Lizzie and I had the lovely privilege of getting to know Sharon at Fieldcrest. I work as an activities assistant and it is with a heavy heart that I will say goodbye. Sharon always lit up every room and always had something witty to say. She would love to talk about her cats and we would bond over our love for animals. Sharon has left a lasting impact on my life and I will cherish the moments I was able to spend with her. My sincerest condolences.