Sharon Joyce Kerkhof

Sharon Joyce Kerkhof of Williamsburg passed away peacefully and with grace on February 29, 2020 to join our Heavenly Father at the age of 82. Mom, Granny, or Sharon, as she was known by all those who loved her was born at home in Northville, Michigan on December 16, 1937 to John B. Stutzman and Theresa Martoglio Stutzman. Our Mother passed away at her beautiful home surrounded by family while all the time being loved.

A graduate of Lakeview Senior High School in St. Clair Shores in 1956. She met her husband Bill of 56 years and began their life together before moving to Northern Michigan to join his family in 1972. Sharon was a loving wife, mother, and wonderful Granny who cared for her family with composure and patience. In addition to the tireless love she showed at home she carried that energy into her work, her garden, her many hobbies, and volunteering at Church and in the community which she raised her family. Upon retiring Sharon and her husband traveled extensively with friends around the globe and spent the winters at their second home in Florida. Above all else, she loved her family and was the one to instill in all those that knew her the patience, grace, and dignity by which she lived her life. Her smile showed her true self and was warming to all.

Sharon was preceded in death by her mother and father, her husband Bill, as well as her brother Jim and sister-in-law Maryann. She is survived by her caring daughter Lisa Kerkhof who was by her side day and night, Michele (Mike) Buday, and son John (Karen) Kerkhof and Michael McKillop. The loves that made her day shine bright were her Grandchildren, Cooper William Kerkhof and Cailey Kathleen Kerkhof; they kept her smiling and laughing through their many adventures and stories.

The family is planning a Celebration of Life with visitation at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI, on March 12, 2020 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service is scheduled for March 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Reformed Church, 1139 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI, with visitation preceding that at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of donations please do something kind for someone in need and plant a beautiful flower this Spring to help keep Mom's light shining.