Sharon L. Ormiston, 56, of Dowagiac, passed away at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.

Arrangements are pending at Yazel and Clark Chapel.

Sharon’s life began on Jan. 5, 1954, in Dowagiac, the daughter of Clarence Lawson Sr. and Patricia (Dandurand) Lawson.

She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Clyde Ormiston, on Dec. 11, 1987, in Cassopolis.

She was employed by James Heddon’s Sons, Burger King and Nylon Extruders.

Sharon loved her eight birds and her dog, Daisy.  She enjoyed being with Clyde, going to eat at Wahoo’s and spending time with their friends.

Sharon loved children and babies.  She loved to crochet, quilt and would give her quilts to friends.

Sharon loved to bake birthday cakes for her family, as well as cupcakes and cookies.

Her loving family includes: her husband, Clyde Ormiston of Dowagiac; sisters, Laura (David) Mroczek of Dowagiac, Patricia Dazell of Marcellus and Linda (Robert) VanWert of Middleton, Ohio; brothers, Tim (Bonnie) Lawson of Dowagiac, Kenneth Lawson of Cassopolis and Clarence Lawson Jr. of Columbia City, Ind.; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, nephew Jason Kroepel and great-niece Makenzie Brown.

Her family will gather with friends on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Yazel and Clark Chapel, where her funeral service will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. led by Pastor Justin Shepard of Michiana Church of Christ.

She will be laid to rest in Mission Hills Cemetery, Niles.

Memorial contributions in Sharon’s name may be directed to Clyde Ormiston.

Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Sharon at www.yazel-clark.com.