Sharon Jean LaDuke, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 15, 2016. She was born on June 30, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan.
Sharon was a loving mother, sister and aunt. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was a partner with Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss in Southfield, Michigan until she retired in 2008. Sharon was a world traveler, avid reader and loved to play tennis. She doted on her cats who gave her great comfort. She had a great impact on everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by her father Frank Clarence Lis, mother Kathleen Joanna Lis, and brother Frank Edward Lis. She is survived by her son and wife, Ryan and Kristen LaDuke of Durham, her sister Deborah Lis of San Diego, Ca and her sister Dorothy Lis of Jackson, Mi. She was a beloved role model for her nieces and nephews.
A mass will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 17, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi 10000 Leesville Rd Raleigh, NC 27613.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60611-3201 or online at http://pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ways-to-give/donate-now.
Leona Forbes
September 17, 2016 at 3:39 pmVery sorry for your loss . I knew Sharen through my sister and played tennis with
Her in Grosse Pointe. She
Will be missed.
Sincerely,
Leona Forbes
Pam ela Goins
September 17, 2016 at 3:50 pmI wish to give my condolences to you and your family at the loss of Sharon. She will be missed
Harold Pope
September 17, 2016 at 4:59 pmSharon was a great lawyer and a better person . Condolences and prayers to her family
Pete & Cristina Pattynama
September 17, 2016 at 7:20 pmOur condolences to the family. Sharon as with so many others touched our lives. For sometime while she lived in Poway my wife cleaned house for her and I would help her however I could with maintance chores around the house. She always reminded me of my favorite aunt, lot’s of spunk and real zest for life! We will miss her, but I know heaven is rejoicing because they have gained an angel!
winifred guthikonda ftom columbus, ohio.... moved ftom gtosse point fatms, michigan
September 17, 2016 at 9:11 pmSharon….. rest in peace and know that you made a difference in my life! Thank you! Winnie
Mary belanger
September 18, 2016 at 9:45 amSo sorry for your loss,Kristen. God bless you and your husband
Susan Willoe Fonss
September 19, 2016 at 11:53 amSharon was a strong, intelligent, vibrant woman. I loved her honesty & straight talk. I traveled with her to South America & had a blast! She was adventurous & fearless. I will miss her. Sincerely, Susan Willoe Fonss
Florence Lytle
September 29, 2016 at 10:24 amSharon, my best friend from Law School. You were one of a kind! I shall miss you dear friend. You were a real dynamo but your love for your son, daughter-in-law and family are unsurpassed. May your memory be eternal!