Sharron Ann Anderson

Hancock

Sharron Ann Anderson, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, surrounded by . She was born on November 18, 1938, in Houghton, Michigan, to Marion and Robert Ricard. She grew up in Houghton and graduated from Houghton High School in 1957 before attending and graduating from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Hancock, Michigan.

Sharron married John D. Anderson on September 8, 1959. Their early years together took them to Tacoma, Washington, where John was stationed at Fort Lewis after being drafted into the Army. They later moved to the Milwaukee area in 1963, eventually making their home in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Sharron spent much of her nursing career on the third shift in the nursery at St. Michael's Hospital in Milwaukee. After retiring from nursing in the early 1980’s, she worked part-time at Siekert and Baum, an office supply store and earned the nickname “Pen Lady”.

Caring for others was more than a profession for Sharron. She devoted herself to her children and family, cared for her mother through a lengthy battle with cancer, and lovingly cared for John through his years with dementia. Her family was always at the center of her life.

In the early 1990’s, Sharron and John retired to their lake home on White Sand Lake in northern Wisconsin. The lake was a special gathering place over the years. Sharron especially enjoyed visits from her grandchildren, sisters and nieces. She loved having everyone together, playing games, taking pontoon boat rides, watching the children swim and play in the lake, and sharing a bottle of bubbly with her sisters during their visits. They remained at WSL until 2021, when they moved to Hancock.

Sharron and John were devoted Detroit Tigers fans. They listened to Ernie and Paul call the games on WJR, and after moving to the lake, they watched nearly every game. They also became ardent Detroit Red Wings supporters; watching hockey together helped pass the long winter months.

Sharron enjoyed reading, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, country music, and her favorite - Neil Diamond. She was an avid letter writer; family could always count on receiving loving notes around holidays and special occasions. She loved listening to the loons on WSL and developed a particular fondness for hummingbirds. She put out feeders every year and made certain they were never empty. Hummingbirds were such a favorite that they often found their way into her wardrobe, too.

Sharron was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents, Marion and Robert Ricard; her stepfather, John Maki, her sister, Roberta; and her brother, Robert.

She is survived by her sons, John (Lecia) and Stephen (Beth); her granddaughters, Samantha, Emily, Sydney, and Jordyn; her sister Charlie (Jim), her sisters-in-law Judy, Anne (Rodrigo) and Naomi, her brother-in-law David and many her nieces and nephews.

The family extends a special thanks to the Bray, Lightfoot and Nuttall families for their companionship, care and support of Mom, which allowed her to maintain and enjoy her independence for as long as possible. For this, we are so very grateful.

There will be no funeral or memorial service at this time. A private family burial service will be held next spring at Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Sharron's memory to Copper Shores Meals on Wheels, which supports seniors in the Houghton and Keweenaw communities. Donations may be made through https://www.coppershores.org/meals-on-wheels.