Sharon Flavin

Sharon L. Flavin, age 76, of Webster, WI, previously of Bloomington, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Sharon was born on December 5, 1940 in Minneapolis to parents, Ethel (Larson) and Kenneth Harrington. She attended South High School in Minneapolis and graduated in 1958. After high school, she worked as a bookkeeper at Hoffer’s Glass in Bloomington where she was employed 34 years. On June 18, 1960 Sharon was “born married” to Dennis “Denny” Flavin at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. After their retirement, Sharon and Denny moved to the Webster area, living on Viola Lake. Sharon loved to needlepoint, do crafts and decorate. She enjoyed volunteering at Ruby’s Pantry and wintering in Florida. Sharon was always known for being very meticulous when it came to her yard and home. She greatly enjoyed spending time outside, snowmobiling and living the “lake life.” Preceding Sharon in death are her parents; loving husband of 52 years, Denny; and cousin, David Harrington. Sharon is survived by her sisters, Jean (Joseph Sporrer) Nutter and Roxann (Doug) Kaiser; cousins: Jim Harrington and his daughter, Molly Harrington, Muriel (Rollie) Seltz, Scott Harrington, Tod Harrington, Kelly Torgerson and Jodi Gindorff; and other relatives and many friends. The Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren with Pastor Diane Blahauvietz officiating. A fellowship luncheon will follow the service at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren. Interment will be held at a later date at the Nicholas Cemetery near Princeton, MN. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com