Sharon Marie Lipke-Ray passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the age of 74 due to Alzheimers disease with her three children by her side.  Sharon was born in Chicago Illinois on December 16, 1946, who later became a California resident. Sharon was one of 6 amazing children to her father Charles Lipke and mother Beulah Sweet-Lipke. Sharon was a wonderful sister to her three surviving brothers Charles 'Chuck' Lipke, Gerald Lipke and Dennis Lipke, an amazing mother to her three surviving children Frank C. Ray, Kimberly A. McDonald and Theresa M. Toca, and a wonderful grandmother to her 10 surviving grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Also a wonderful aunt, cousin and friend to so many.

Before she was diagnosed with Alzheimers, Sharon was an independent hardworking woman who would give the shirt off her back. She was a Coca-Cola fanatic, had a passion for quilting and loved Vince Gill.  Sharon will be deeply missed but will forever be in our hearts.

At her request, there will be no services held.