Shari A. Rank
September 08, 1958 - July 02, 2020
Obituary
MONONA-Shari Ann Rank, 61, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her home in Monona, Wis. She was born on Sept. 8, 1958, to Fred and Naomi (Abdoo) Rank in Madison.
After graduating from Monona Grove High School, Shari attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison where she earned a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. During her career she held PT positions in Neenah and Madison. Her final position was at Meriter Hospital before she was forced to retire for health reasons.
Shari deeply loved her family and enjoyed sharing gifts with different ones. She also had a soft spot for dogs, especially her Golden Retriever, Gracie, and at Christmas would always have a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. She was a lifelong football fan and loved watching Green Bay Packers and UW Badgers games. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
For many years, she lived with her mother. In the final years of Naomi’s life, Shari was her primary caregiver until Naomi passed away at age 97 in June 2017. During her life, Shari faced different health challenges, but she was a fighter who sought to overcome these problems. In 2018, she had a kidney and pancreas transplant, which freed her from being diabetic after for 43 years.
Shari is survived by her older sisters, Rita and Lori Henley (Mike); niece, Rachel Henley; and nephew, Daniel Henley. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a baby sister, Linda.
A PRIVATE Graveside Service will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park, with Fr. Chad Droessler presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Our UW Health Transplant Fund (https://secure.supportuw.org/give/?custom=med02&id=819a4e36-c044-439c-aec4-86f8c10c06aa&appeal=62).
Her sister Lori would like to thank Dr. Al Musa for the compassionate care he gave Shari for many years. She would also like to acknowledge the kindness Carolyn, Tom and Teri, and Mary Anne showed to Shari.
Shari now is free from physical suffering and has the promise of a new body in a heavenly home where there is no more suffering or tears. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Nancy G
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Lori, I am so very sorry to hear Shari has passed. She was a loving kind brave soul. Shari kept her sense of humor through it all. Rest In Peace Shari . Love, Oliver & Nancy
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Mary Kay Abdoo
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Shari was like a little sister to me. We played together as children and I always tried to make time for a visit when I visited the Midwest. I can honestly say Shari was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known. God Bless your soul and I’ll remember you always in my prayers. Love Mary Kay Abdoo.
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Kari Wind Stroede
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Shari was a school friend...and I remember her for her resiliency. Years later our paths again crossed as I received physical therapy support from her in the Monona Drive clinic. She will be missed.
May her memory be for a blessing. Passing on caring thoughts to her family.
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Christina Reineke
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Shari and her naomi were my freinds that I got to see often and now they both have their wings and are pain free and at peace I loved them both dearly and I will always think of them and the smile that they put on my face and in my heart I Love You Both,,Gone But Not Forgotten,,LOVE YOU