Sharon Kay Beecher ^{1 2 3 4 5}

   FamilySearch ID: LF2L-TNM.

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Census in 1940 in Dewey Twp., LaPorte, IN. ² The 1940 census recorded Merrill Beecker, farm laborer, 28, living with wife Maxine, 26; Merrill Francis, 7; and Sharon Kay, 2. Everyone was born in Indiana. In 1935 they were living in Cass County, Indiana.

2. Census in 1950 in Dewey Twp., LaPorte, IN. ⁷ The 1950 census recorded Merrill Beecher, farmer, 38, living with wife Maxine, 36; Frederick, 12; Sharon, 12; and son Laverne, 2. Everyone was born in Indiana.

3. Newspaper: Pharos-Tribune: Beecher Family Meets for Reunion, 12 Aug 1981, Logansport, Cass, IN. ⁸ The Clinton E. and Grace H. Condon Beecher family reunion was held at Riverside Park recently.
Those attending from Logansport were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Morris, Fred Klepinger and family and Maxine Johnson and Randy.
Others attending were: Carr Beecher, president; Dorthann Beecher, secretary, of Denver, and granddaughters of Butte, Mont.; Rich Robbins and family, Denver; Maxine Beecher, Indianapolis; Laverne Beecher and family, Elwood; Fred Beecher and family and Terry Beecher and family, LaCrosse.
Also, Bruce Beecher and family, Eugene Beecher and family and Everett Beecher and family, Wanatah; John Doll and family, Mary Doll and Jackie Culver and John Jr., Union Mills; Randy Pickering and family, Valparaiso; Jim Morris and family, Bryan, Ohio; Frank Brown and family, Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Beecher and Sherry and Shirley, Rochester; and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Grable, Twelve Mile.

4. Residence: 6601 West 900 South, Union Mills, IN on 31 Aug 1996 in Union Mills, LaPorte, IN. ⁹

5. Residence: on 18 Jul 2005 in Union Mills, LaPorte, IN. ⁵

6. Obituary: Haverstock Funeral Home: obituary of Sharon K. Beecher Doll on 13 Jan 2025 in Union Mills, LaPorte, IN. ⁶ Sharon Doll (née Beecher) passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2025.

She was born in Athens, Indiana on November 11th, 1937 to Merrill and Maxine Beecher (née Fetrow). Sharon graduated from LaCrosse High School, and married her high school sweetheart John Doll on July 21st, 1956. A wonderful cook and homemaker, she loved preparing meals for her family and decorating for the holidays. Sharon had a very giving spirit, and was a bright light in her family's lives. Not a single grandparents' day, sporting event or recital was missed. A talented seamstress, Sharon outfitted her children and grandchildren in many cherished pieces to be passed down for generations. She was a member of the ladies Hamlet Golf League where she also served as president, making many beautiful, lifelong friendships. She and John enjoyed traveling to Florida each winter, playing golf and visiting with dear friends.

She is survived by her brother LaVerne (Becky) Beecher; her sisters-in-law Patricia Beecher, Carole Welkie, Deanna (Bob) Young and Jeanene DuShane; children Jacqueline (Donald) Pulver, John Doll Jr. and Mary (Donald) Schweer; grandchildren Brian (Kelly) Pulver, Nicole (Nathan) Beane, Anthony (Ashley) Pulver, Trevor Doll and Blair Feldman (fiancé Patrick O'Reilly); great-grandchildren Mallory and Harper Beane, Savannah and Sydney Pulver, and Isabella and August John Pulver. She is preceded in death by her husband John Doll Sr. and her parents and brother Frederick Beecher.

At Sharon's request, there will be a private service for immediate family only. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home.

A special thank you to Indiana HomeCare Northwest and Andrea of Comfort Keepers, whose aid allowed her to remain in her beloved home and maintain her independence.

Sharon married John DeVerl Doll Sr., son of Kenneth Earl Doll Sr. and Irene Marie Gardner, on 21 Jul 1956.¹ (John DeVerl Doll Sr. was born on 1 Dec 1937 in Thomaston, LaPorte, IN,^{1 10 11 12} died on 7 Oct 2004 in Union Mills, LaPorte, IN ^{1 10 11} and was buried on 10 Oct 2004 in Hanna: Hanna Cemetery, LaPorte, IN ^{10 11}.)