Sharon D. Moore was born Nov. 12, 1941, to Clarence and Fredricka Adams, in Denver, and passed from this earth May 27 in Brighton. Sharon was a lifetime resident of Adams County. She graduated from Adams City High School in 1959.
Sharon worked as a horticulturist for the CSU Extension Service in Adams County from 1980 to November of 2015. She engineered and designed the garden at the Adams County Fairgrounds. She was a master gardener and loved the profession of planting, working the soil and giving color for all too enjoy. She helped Sakata Farms sort species of onion sets for its produce. She volunteered her experience in giving a touch of color to anyone who asked. Sharon looked forward to the Adams County Fair every year.
She was supportive in all of her grandchildren’s activities. She loved her hikes and enjoyed the outdoors. She was a loving mother and grandmother to not only her own but to many others.
She is survived by sons, Rob (Mary) Moore, of Orlando, Fla., and Danny (Antonette) Moore, of Brighton; a daughter, Sherry (Joe) Laurienti, of Longmont; a sister Ruby (George) Wedo. of Denver; a brother, James (Carlene) Adams, of Lakewood; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Dan Adams (2002); and ex-husband, Bob, in 2003.
A celebration and sharing of Sharon’s life will be in the garden west of the Adams County Waymire Dome at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 2. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled arrangements.