In Memory of Sharon Husted

Sharon Husted, age 75, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Father Richard D. Ball will officiate; with Committal Services following in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 5:00 p.m. and Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

Sharon Kay Husted, the daughter of Wesley and Helen (Hammer) Husted, was born on December 17, 1941, in Mapleton, Iowa.

Sharon grew up on a farm north of Battle Creek, Iowa. As a result of being brought up on the family farm, she learned what hard work was at the tender age of six driving a tractor and lending a helping hand with chores. She maintained that strong work ethic throughout her life. Sharon attended the Battle Creek public schools, graduating with the class of 1959. After high school, she attended Minneapolis Business College.

Sharon moved back to the Ida Grove area in 1960. She worked for the Ida County ASCS office and Morningside Manor. She was a longtime employee of Midwest Industries working 8 years at the Chalet and 24 years at Byron Originals until she retired in 2003. During her retirement, she enjoyed being a hostess at BozWellz in Ida Grove, Iowa.

Sharon enjoyed water walking, tending to her flowers and playing cards, especially with her Bridge Club friends. She had a passion for baking and enjoyed sharing her creations with others. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove, Iowa. In December of 2014, she became a resident at Willow Dale Wellness Village.

Sharon will be remembered for her witty quotes. Her latest being “In place of tears, please think of me, in no more pain, but rather in such a happy beautiful place”. In memory of Sharon please visit the ill, the elderly and the homebound.

Left to cherish her memory is daughter Trisha (Von) McCormick of Ida Grove, IA; son Jayme Bresnahan of Johnston, IA; grandchildren Megan McCormick of Urbandale, IA and Elle and Beau McCormick of Ida Grove, IA; sisters Theonne Rusch Kolls of Denison, IA; Rhonda (Chester) Lee of Battle Creek, IA; two nephews; one niece; extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Wesley and Helen Husted, brothers-in-law Merlin Rusch and LeRoy Kolls; niece JeanAnn Rusch.