Sharon S Bloodgood
November 22, 1939 - January 21, 2020
Obituary
MIDDLETON / MADISON - Sharon S. Bloodgood, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on Nov. 22, 1939, in Evansville, Ind., the daughter of George McKinley Snyder and Rosa Ellen Freeman.
Sharon graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School in 1957. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 1961 with a B.S. in Nursing. She went on to pursue her master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating in 1975. It was at the University of Michigan that she met her future husband, John F. Bloodgood. They were married on Aug. 25, 1962, in Evansville, Ind.
While living in Madison, she was a member of the Iceage Trail Alliance, Metropolitan Women’s Club, and longtime member at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church. Sharon enjoyed traveling, hiking, and reading. When she wasn’t traveling the world or off the beaten path hiking, she enjoyed watching college sports – football, basketball, and hockey, in that order. In the spring and summer, her love of baseball had her following the Milwaukee Brewers every chance she could listen or watch.
Sharon is survived by her husband, John; her two daughters, Mary (Sandy) Lonien and Ann (Tim) Olp; four grandsons, Tony Lonien, Landon (Mariel) Olp, Jordan (Jessica) Olp and Taylor (Michaela) Olp; and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, George; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Irene Cline; and her brother, Paul Snyder.
A funeral service will be held at ST. DUNSTAN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 6205 University Ave., Madison, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020, with the Rev. Dr. Miranda Hassett presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 12 p.m. until the start of the service on Saturday. Everyone is welcome to attend the service.
Memorials may be made in Sharon’s name to www.iceagetrail.org. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
Events
Visitation
Sat Mar 7, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church • 6205 University Avenue, Madison, WI null
Service
Sat Mar 7, 2020 @ 2:00 PM CDT
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church • 6205 University Avenue, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Jean Bawden
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Sharon was one of the gentlest souls I have known, and I will miss her every time I sit down at the bridge table. When I first started playing bridge at Prairie Park, she encouraged me to take chances and gave me confidence. I will never forget her.
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Jane Maher
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Sharon's strong spirit is with me always. Deepest sympathy to her devoted and grieving family, and especially devoted husband John.
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Mike Wollmer
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What an honor to have known and counted as a friend and inspiration.
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Tom weigand
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Sharon was an amazing woman, a leader and pioneer for the environment and especially the ice age trail, and a wonderful neighbor on beautiful Armour Lake. We will all miss her....and I will do my best to take care of that beautiful lake we love. Tom Weigand