Urban Sharum, of Laramie, passed away on October 26th, 2018 at the age of 82. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, he attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry. He moved to Wyoming in 1966 where he enjoyed a career in the Department of Energy as a land reclamation specialist until his retirement in 1995. An avid hunter and fisherman, he loved elk hunting in Wyoming and spending summers salmon fishing in Alaska. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and served as a Grand Knight for several years.
He was preceded in death by his parents James “Mike” and Katherine Sharum and brother Hugh. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Louise Sharum, children Mike Sharum (Michele), Monica Sharum (Paul) and Melissa Sherman (Clay), grandchildren Andrew, Payton, Kathryn, Susan, Caitlin and Randi, great-grandchild Mila, siblings Jim, Raymond and Kay, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church on November 12th. The rosary service will start at 10:30 a.m. and the funeral at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to either the St. Laurence Building Fund or the Eppson Center for Seniors of Laramie, Wyoming.
13 Comments To "Urban Sharum"
#1 Comment By Barbara Nixon On October 31, 2018 @ 12:25 pm
We, Barbara and James, are so very sorry for your loss. You and your entire family remain in our thoughts and prayers.
With love and sympathy,
Barbara
#2 Comment By Pam Sharum. On October 31, 2018 @ 2:49 pm
A life well lived. He will be missed by many. Condolences to all the family.
#3 Comment By Anonymous On October 31, 2018 @ 3:27 pm
Prayers and our thoughts are with you and your family.
Condolences,
Brad and Ann Willford
#4 Comment By Brad Willford On October 31, 2018 @ 3:31 pm
Prayers and thoughts to your family in this time of sorrow.
Condolences,
Brad and Ann Willford.
#5 Comment By Rafael andrade On October 31, 2018 @ 7:29 pm
I’m sorry for your families loss, our deepest condolences. Jen and Rafael Andrade?
#6 Comment By Mary Frances Price On November 1, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Wishing you peace during this time of loss.
Mary, Brian, Eliza, and Phoebe Price
#7 Comment By Anonymous On November 1, 2018 @ 3:57 pm
I am so sorry for your for the loss to the Sharum family. My prayer are with you all at this difficult time.
#8 Comment By Fred Nikonchuk On November 2, 2018 @ 3:28 am
To the Family ,
I would like to express how sorry to hear of your loss.
It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love. And when it happens, the thought of never again being able to talk to, laugh with, or hold your loved one can be most difficult to bear. That pain is not necessarily erased by being told that your loved one is up in heaven.
Jesus Christ promised that millions now dead will live again on this earth and have the prospect of remaining on it forever under peaceful, paradisaic conditions. (Luke 23:43; John 3:16; 17:3; compare Psalm 37:29 and Matthew 5:5.) Since Jesus made the promise, it is safe to assume that he is willing to fulfill it.
These promises have consoled me when my father died. Hopefully, they can provide some hope and comfort to your family.
#9 Comment By Laura Killean On November 5, 2018 @ 10:47 pm
I am so very sorry to hear of Urban’s passing. My prayers are with your family now during this difficult time and in the days to come.
#10 Comment By Elaine On November 7, 2018 @ 7:28 am
My deepest condolences to the Family on the lost of your dear loved one may you find comfort in God’s promise that He will do away with death forever and wipe away the tears from all faces (Isa 25:8)
#11 Comment By Terry and Patricia Shearin On November 11, 2018 @ 2:20 pm
Louise, Michael, Monica, and Misty. So sorry to hear about Urban. We know he will be missed by all the families and friends. Patricia and I will pray for healing for the family and know that he will always be in our prayers.
Terry and Patricia
#12 Comment By Anonymous On November 12, 2018 @ 9:42 am
So sorry for your loss. Even though we hadn’t seen each other for some time Urban’s name brought back good memories.
John and Joan Duvall
#13 Comment By Anonymous On November 14, 2018 @ 8:27 pm
I shall always remember Urbans wondeful, cheery demeanor whenever i visited or ran into hm. While working on his kitchen many years ago, was delightfully talking of great sockeye salmon fisihing–and he gave me many filets of sockeye every trip he took. Such a grateful man for his loving and lovely family…and i so enjoyed and respected his thoughtfulness of so many others. A deserved peace is surely his……..rest and hold dear, Louise and family…. ralph johnson jr