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Sharon Rosamond McFarland, born Sharon Ann Zappio in Windsor, Canada, where she lived with her parents and brother. She attended Walkervillle Collegiate Institute and graduated with Honors in 1966. Her major studies were in English, French, Latin, Biology, and Ballet. In 1969 Sharon graduated from Victoria Hospital, College of Nursing, London, Canada, as a qualified registered nurse. In 1980 she emigrated to the United States, and accepted a position at Peninsula Hospital Medical Center, Critical Care Unit, as an Intensive Care Nurse. Pursuing a passion for higher education, Sharon enrolled at The University of Phoenix and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. One of her proudest moments on April 17th, 1987, in Redwood City, California, Sharon was granted the status of Citizenship in her adopted country. Obviously, taking the "Oath of Allegiance" to heart, she soon became an active member of the Republican Party and she remained a patriot throughout her life. While living in Northern California, Sharon fell in love with a NASA physicist, and they married six months later. When Richard retired in 2002, they moved to Sun Lakes. Sharon continued her career, working in Case Management for various health care facilities in Redlands and Loma Linda. Sharon was an active supporter of the Beaumont Public Library and was a Sustaining Member of the Redlands Philharmonic. An avid reader, she formed a book club which she presided over for many years. Sharon enjoyed local events, plays, and cultural happenings in Palm Springs such as the McCallum Theatre of Performing Arts. She was also a devotee of the Opera. Indeed, she once had first-row season tickets at the San Francisco Opera House. Of the myriad remarkable and endearing qualities of Sharon's many faceted persona was her extraordinary ability to turn a phrase. A gifted writer, her funny girl humor was legendary. Sharon was the "quintessential woman," a one of a kind. She will be sorely missed by all that were privileged to know her. Donald A. Weber, 87, passed away surrounded by family on February 24, 2018. Donald (Don) was born in Chicago, Illinois, June 24, 1930, to Jacob and Esther Weber. The family moved to Los Angeles when Don was in elementary school and it wasn't long before he secured a job as a paper boy for the Los Angeles Times newspaper. As a child, Don also participated in the Boy Scouts and it was there he discovered swimming and his love for the butterfly stroke; he would walk miles to the nearest city pool to swim and this love for the stroke carried thru college where he swam on the Pasadena City College Swim Team. Don graduated from Pasadena City College and transferred to L.A. City College where he earned his teaching credential. It was at Pasadena City College while working on set decorations for the Drama Department that Don met the love of his life, Betty Jean, where she played piano for the college orchestra. They married on Feb. 19, 1955, in Pasadena after his two years of service in the Army and his tour of duty in the Korean War. Don and Betty Jean have two daughters, Catherine and Carol. During their school years and on into adulthood, Don was supportive in whatever they needed whether it was helping with homework, participating in Camp Fire Girls, or working on their home, it was all about family. Don was an educator in the Pasadena Unified School District for 45 years. His love for children and the art of education were never out of his thoughts. Even summer vacations were learning experiences for his girls with trips up and down the state touring museums, the Capital, the Mint, trying new foods, learning about the people and history with his goal to tour every Mission in the state. He received many awards for his accomplishments in education. He touched thousands of students in his 6th grade self-contained classroom and retired from his career in education as a 4th and 5th grade science and math teacher. Passionate about his subjects, he certainly instilled that same passion with countless students. Along with his teaching profession, he returned to the L.A. Times in the Classified Division in a part time capacity; he was the longest term and highest paid part-time employee of the L.A. Times. Upon retirement, Don relocated from West Covina to Sun Lakes with Betty Jean in 2001 where he quickly became involved in the Bridge Club in which he enjoyed over 10 years of membership and playing bridge. Don was well known on his street as the person who would return your trash cans for you, put your paper on your porch, and even do small repair projects if you needed help. He was very handy and enjoyed landscaping and minor structural repairs around their home. Preceded in death by both his parents, brother Jack, brother-in-law Robert, and great-grandson Wyatt, Don is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Jean; daughters Catherine and Carol; grandchildren David, Jason, and Rebecca; and great-grandchildren Christopher, Mason, Madilyn, Gavin and Devin. Don will be deeply missed by all who knew him but especially by his loving family. 68 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | MAY 2018 | Friends we will miss

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