SHARON MAE LEE

Former La Conner resident Sharon Mae Lee died peacefully on Friday, September 12 of acute leukemia at age 70.

Her son, Dr. Kelly McCullough, was instrumental in coordinating the care she received from her doctors during this illness. Her beloved husband, Don Lee, was with her constantly throughout her struggle and was holding her as she passed.

Sharon was born Sharon Mae Knapp on March 6, 1944, the only child of Wayne P. and Letha Myrtle Knapp. She grew up in Seattle, attended Franklin High School and taught first grade after graduating from Seattle Pacific College.

It was at Seattle Pacific where she met her first husband, Robert J. McCullough, with whom she had and raised her three children: daughter Mary E. Kudenchuck whose husband is Peter; son Kelly D. McCullough whose wife is Kristin and son Robert W. McCullough whose wife is Michelle Arab.

Sharon met her husband Don in 1997. They made their home in Shelter Bay on the Swinomish Channel. Sharon loved the waterfront beach property, which was a great place for gardening and entertaining the grandkids. The couple moved to Mount Vernon in 2012.

Sharon was born to nurture, and one of her great contributions was caring for the children of others through her daycare in Woodinville. She loved reading and always had great book recommendations. She was masterful in the kitchen, making meals seem effortless.

Flower gardening and her pets gave her much joy. She especially treasured her five grandchildren, Elizabeth K. Kudenchuk, David A. Kudenchuk, Ava G. McCullough, Ronan R. McCullough and Oscar M. McCullough. She loved her cousin Ramona Fletcher and her dear friend Delwin Rimbey.

Sharon’s faith in Jesus Christ gave her a secure future. We grieve her passing and profoundly miss her. She will always be a part of the fabric of our lives. We wish to thank Puget Sound Blood Center for making these past months possible.

Donations in her memory can be made to Puget Sound Blood Center.