Sharon Kauphusman

Sharon Ann Kauphusman of Boise Idaho passed away on November 26, 2022.
Sharon was born September 11, 1946, in Fresno, California, the first born of (two children) to Edward and Evelyn (Stokes) Sittner.  Sharon always had a great experience with her life, growing up with her family, other relatives; with everyone being a friend to her.   At an early age, Sharon found her forte with dancing.   From Sharon’s early Grade School through High School years, Sharon was an Arthur Murray Dance Studio Instructor.  Sharon was always a great achiever in dancing, with whomever she got to dance with.   A fellow classmate, Junior High through High School living in the close proximity, Leroy and Sharon always had great time with dancing.   In the early fall season of 1963, Sharon and Leroy entered a citywide dance marathon contest; with winning the Grand Prize of the “Chubby Checker” Twist Contest.   During the summer of 1964 a well-known American dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer. widely considered the greatest dancer in film history, came to Fresno, CA for a performance.   With the dance comity easily deciding for Sharon Sittner to be the guest performers dance partner; during the dance recital.   For two and a half hours, Sharon got to dance with Fred Astaire!  After the dance recital Fred Astaire ask Sharon: “Are you out of school yet?” Sharon had to respond: “No Mr. Astaire, I’ve still got my Senior year; to attend”?  Fred Astaire gave Sharon a big kiss on the lips, telling her: “to look him up, after she graduated from High School” with him making Sharon his new dance partner!  During the first school dance Sharon and Leroy’s senior year, a male sophomore student Gerald S Perry came stag to the dance, with not finding anyone he knew; to dance with. But with his noticing Sharon and Leroy dancing up a storm; Gerald cut in to dance with Sharon.  The rest of the school year, if it wasn’t Leroy dancing with Sharon; it was Gerald to dance with Sharon.  It turned out, that Sharon and Gerald were in the Glee Club, singing together.  So, when it came time for the Senior Prom, Gerald timidly asked Sharon: “with his being only a sophomore, if he could take her to the Senior Prom”?  Sharon simply responded with:” as long as one in a party is a Senior, as I make for that; you can take me to the Prom Dance.  Sharon got to go to the Prom with Gerald S Perry! After Sharon and Leroy Graduated in 1965, Gerald continued with his singing, even with garages gigs with friends.  After Gerald S Perry graduated from High School, he wanted to go professional in singing, changing his name to his middle name.  So, Gerald became “Steve Perry” of the Singing group “Journey” After Sharon graduated from High School, she was smitten by her first husband to be, without fulfilling Fred Astaire’s offer.  Sharon was married the first husband Robert Stewart in September 1966, with being in several tours of US Air Force: with in the main 48 States of the USA.  Sharon had four lovely children, Twin Daughters Lynda and Debbie; daughter, Sharon Ranee; and son, Robert (Bob). before her first husband retired from the US Air Force at Mountain Home Idaho AFB in the late 1970’s: residing in Boise, Idaho afterwards.  Sharon achieved jobs with Deseret Industries Thrift Stores, Kmart, well over 26yrs at Wendy’s Old Fashion Hamburgers locations which she loved. Innumerable friendships and connections were made as Sharon worked hard to help customers and consumers have an enjoyable experience. Her smile was always free and plentiful. Sharon worked evening part time cleaning services at Albertson’s Corporate Offices, and Morrison Knudson Corporate Offices, in Boise. Sharon’s final job was several facets at Boise’s Overland Road Walmart.   While cleaning at Albertson’s Corporate Offices, Sharon met coworker Jody; with often doing things together after work, along with meeting Jody’s husband David, and their friend Bill.  After Sharon’s first husband divorced her in August 1987, Sharon and Bill started dating each other; eventually falling in Love and getting Married in November 26th 1988 Over the years, they enjoyed spending time together while Bill engaged in a favorite pastime; trainspotting, and riding aboard passenger trains; whenever possible. Sharon also enjoyed the loving fellowship and friendships developed while attending St. Mark’s Catholic Church Community. Sharon enjoyed spending time with family, helping people smile, and reminiscing about the good old days. She was fortunate to have many feline and canine companions over the years. Caring for her animals brought Sharon joy.  with Sharon and Husband Bill’s constant, forever precious, Loving Marriage lasting a lifetime together; before Sharon’s passing away on their 34th Wedding Anniversary.   Sharon was profusely a forever Loving Mother, Grandmother, and GG1 Great Grandmother No.1!!!   Sharon was proceed in death by her Father Edward Sittner (May 1963) Mother Evelyn (Stokes) Sittner Smith Step-Father Leland Smith and a grand-niece, Pearl Sittner. .  Sharon is Survived by her Husband William Kauphusman  her younger brother, Larry Sittner; brother in-law Richard Kauphusman  her children and their spouses, Lynda (Ron) Howard, Debbie (Ben) Cox, Ranee Stewart, and Bob Stewart; her grandchildren and their spouses, Tara (Jon) Evans, Tausha Huston, Ron (Nicole) Howard, Rich (Lana) Howard, Rosanna Howard, Tommy Howard, Steven (Amanda) Wagstaff, Amanda (Samuel) Beutler, Tyson (Kendra) Wagstaff, Todd (Lindsey) Wagstaff, Collin (Shaylie) Wagstaff, Hunter Wagstaff, Denton Cox, Katie Cox; 35 great-grandchildren; her niece, Christine Sittner and her family; and her nephew, Josh Sittner and his family; including a Great Grand Nephew. Please make a Donation in Sharon’s Memory at Journey with Us PHASE II www.stmarksboise.com   Funeral Mass will be at St. Mark’s Catholic Community 7960 W Northview St. in Boise, Idaho, at 11:00 AM, with Viewing and Rosary prior to the Mass; with reception to follow in Donoghue Hall.  Internment at Cloverdale Cemetery 1200 N Cloverdale Road Boise, Idaho at 2:30 PM.