Sharon Lee Stutzman

Sharon Lee Stutzman was born in Lewiston, Idaho on March 10, 1943, to Chester and Ula Lyons.

Sharon moved to Weiser, Idaho with her mom and stepdad when she was in her late teens. There, she met Stanley Clelland. They eventually married and had three boys. They worked on the Clelland Ranch in Cambridge, Idaho for a time. Stanley got a job driving truck for Wagner Transportation and they moved to Twin Falls in the early 60’s. They later divorced. After the divorce, Sharon worked at the Depot Grill as a waitress. While working there, she met Howard Stutzman.  They married on Nov. 4, 1967, and divorced in 1985.

Other places of employment were Kellwood and Herrett's Gunstocks before she went to work for Simplot Soilbuilders as a spreader truck driver in Twin Falls. Eventually, she moved into the office as an Administrative Assistant in Twin Falls and Buhl.  She worked there for 23 years before retiring.

Sharon wore many hats while raising her three boys.  She was an excellent seamstress, a fabulous gardener, and home canner. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother for Pack 65 and a rodeo and FFA mom. Some of her favorite pastimes were playing golf and shooting rock chucks. 

In her retirement she moved to the Treasure Valley and was living in Meridian at the time of her death.

Sharon leaves behind her three boys: Steve Clelland (Jayne), Scott Clelland (Gretchen), Stan Clelland (Paula), seven grandchildren: Taylor, Travis, Brittany, Jacob, Challis, Clayton and Cole Clelland, along with 4 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, John Newsom. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, three sisters, one grandchild, and one great grandchild.

A viewing will be held on Friday, July 18th from 5-7pm at Accent Funeral Home 1303 N Main St, Meridian.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to www.Shrinershospital.com