The world lost a radiant soul today when Sharon Loosveldt slipped the chains of this earthly life and entered the peace and joy of eternal life with our lord and savior Jesus Christ-surrounded by her loving family. Sharon's journey through life began on November 17, 1935 in Walla Walla, Washington where she was born. Sharon spent her formative years on a small farm outside of Umapine, Oregon with her parents, Mervin and Lillian Nibler and brother Jim. Sharon graduated from Umapine High School and attended Eastern Washington State College in Cheney, Washington where she graduated and earned her B.A. in Education. It was while attending Eastern that Sharon met a dashing young man: Charles Loosveldt. She stole his heart and he found his soulmate. Chuck and Sharon were married on July 20, 1957 at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Milton Freewater, Oregon. And so, began a beautiful life that spanned 60 years of devotion and unconditional love. Chuck and Sharon were blessed with three children: Mark, Brad and Lisa. Chuck, Sharon and their young family lived in Grandview, Othello, and Idaho Falls. It was in Idaho Falls that Chuck and Sharon forged a special friendship with John and Gayle Powers that has spanned over 50 years. Chuck and Sharon moved to the Tri-Cities in the summer of 1972. In 1975 they began what would be 40 years of small business entrepreneurship. They owned and operated a beer and wine distributorship-Desert Sun, Central Vending and the CarmelCorn Shop. People were drawn to Sharon's charming personality and smile. Whether it was Sharon's lively and spirited walks with her walking buddy, Patti Sullivan or her monthly lunches with her "other daughters" as Sharon referred to them-Lynn Hanson, Linda Simonson and Julie Loiacono, she always seemed to enhance the conversation with her quick wit and infectious laugh. Sharon cherished family gatherings-especially during the holiday season. It was a time to share family memories, delicious food and decadent desserts. Sharon had an epic sweet tooth. Sharon always believed that any dessert was elevated with a mountain of whipping cream and she passed this secret down to her grandkids and great grandkids. Sharon always made sure that they received a generous spoonful of whipping cream with whatever they were eating. Sharon always greeted her grandkids and great-grandkids with a kiss and a friendly poke on the nose-she especially enjoyed poking them on the nose when they were sleeping. It was Sharon's gentle way of waking them up from their peaceful slumber. On any given Friday, you could find Sharon with her daughter, Lisa as they visited various home decor stores looking for home furnishings to rearrange family and friends' homes. It was a comical spectacle to watch Sharon and Lisa have friendly discussions about where the mirror should hang or the chair placed for just the right look. When the dust settled and the last nail hammered to the wall, everyone was always blown away with what mom and Lisa had created. And though mom's passing has left a gaping hole in our lives, we take solace that she is in God's loving embrace and that she lived a beautiful life that touched the lives of so many people and that she will never be forgotten for her memory will always live on in our hearts and soul. Sharon is survived by her husband, Charles Loosveldt; her three children; son, Mark, and wife Sandy; son, Brad and wife, Sylvia; daughter Lisa (Loosveldt) Stoetzel and husband Greg; her three grandchildren Ryan, Nicole, and Rachel; four great grandchildren; Everett, Isaac, AC and Hadley. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Mervin and Lillian Nibler, and her brother, James Nibler. A rosary will be held, Thursday, December 14 at 4:30 p.m. at Saint Joseph's (old church) 520 South Garfield, Kennewick, WA. A mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, December 15 at 11 a.m. at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, 520 South Garfield, Kennewick, WA. with a reception to follow at Dillon Hall.