Obituary
Sharon Rose Smith
Sharon Rose Smith, 64, of Holmen, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer that lasted over a year.
She was born on December 11, 1960, in La Crosse, to James and Charlotte Dayton. Sharon married Richard Smith Jr. on May 24, 1997. She stayed strong and positive during her fight with cancer and never gave up.
Sharon is preceded in death by both of her parents, and is survived by her husband Rick Smith, her son, Austin Dayton and his girlfriend Kelly, her brother David Dayton and his wife Lois, and her nephews, Nicholas Dayton and Alex Dayton.
The family would like to send special thanks to the staff in the cancer and oncology department at Mayo Health in La Crosse, they are special people, and we greatly appreciate them.
A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m. at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason Street Onalaska, WI.
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family at this time.
Sharon, you will be so missed. I’ll never forget how much you welcomed me into your life. You raised the most amazing son, and I see so much of you in him. Rest easy, sweetie. I’ve got it from here 🥹❤️
We express our condolences to Rick and the entire family and friends of Sharon. Though we only met her a few times, she was a special person and we enjoyed her company. May she rest in peace.
So sorry to hear this news. May she rest in Peace.
Oh my, God has chosen another angel to rest. May he bless the family and let them know that Sharon is at peace.
Sharon was not only a wonderful friend but a second mom to me. The fun we had together will be remembered and kept close to my heart.
The things I remember most of Sharon:
The love of summer and being on the water
The creative way she decorated for the holidays ( her favorite Christmas even though she hated winter)
Her love of music! I don’t remember how many iPod things she had but good grief she had a few. lol
Her standing with the Steelers – so happy Austin and Sharon were are to see the packer and steeler game together.
Her favorite DC – Batman – had a beach towel in the back seat of her vehicle at all times of the Batman symbol.
She loved to cook and bake- which I loved since I got to taste test.
Always love to hang out with friends and family – the Oktoberfest parade was always fun.
The stories she could tell!
I could go on and on, but you get the point that she was someone special to me. She will be truly missed.
City Girl, I cherish all the wonderful times we had in Repair. Thanks for all the laughs, tears, and best of all a friendship. You earned your wings. You will never be forgotten. Love you, Farm Girl