Sharon Tomlinson, 83

Sharon Fay Tomlinson, age 83, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice surrounded by loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents Leon Holsinger and Mary (Schemberger) Holsinger.

Remaining to cherish Sharon’s memory is her husband Ealy, children Sara (Jeff) Glendening, Ryan (Lori) Tomlinson and her grandchildren Liam Glendening, Ty, Graydon, and Myles Tomlinson, sister Shirley Erlandson, and several nieces. She also leaves behind a dear friend Pat Clements and her family, Mary Spealman, and Kathy Collier.

Sharon was united in marriage to Ealy on August 12th, 1960 at the First Presbyterian Church of White Pigeon. They enjoyed 65 years together.

Sharon graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1959 and continued her education at Western Michigan University where she received a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Elementary Education.

Sharon devoted her life to educating children. She taught for 43 years, in which much of that time was spent with the Three Rivers Community Schools. She was named Three Rivers Rotary Club Teacher of the Year in 2005.

Sharon was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers for 55 years, where she enjoyed singing in the choir, served on the Board of Deacons, and taught Bible school.

Sharon was an avid reader, enjoyed dining out, but she especially loved supporting her children and grandsons in all of their various activities and sporting events.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or gatherings. A graveside service is being planned for a later date. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Three Rivers.

Contributions in her memory may be made to The First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers, Rose Arbor Hospice Kalamazoo or the Three Rivers Promise. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.