Sharon Gail Kesterson

SHARON GAIL KESTERSONMarch 26, 1946 ˜ February 9, 2024 Sharon Gail Kesterson passed away peacefully in her Vancouver, WA, home with her family by her side, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.Sharon was born March 26, 1946, to William and Hazel Fornas in Astoria, OR; she was raised in Astoria with her sister and brother. After finishing Astoria High School (the Fighting Fishermen), she worked for the Astoria Job Corps in administration. While attending classes at Clatsop College-Astoria, she met a classmate from the neighboring town of Rockaway Beach, OR, (her future husband) Steve Kesterson, Courtship, marriage and then in the early 1960s, they moved to Vancouver, WA, where they had three wonderful sons and lived for the next 60 years working, boating, fun, animals and life.Sharon was a transcriptionist for Clark County Courthouse, Juvenile Division. She was a color consultant, showcasing current trends, psychological and visual effects of colors for individuals and demographic statistics. She loved to travel and went on many cruises with her aunt _ from Hawaii and Alaska to Mexico and the Caribbean.She loved her devoted husband, her family and friends, her precious animals, fashion, design, sparkles and life.Sharon is survived by her husband of 60 years, Steve; their three sons, Terry Kesterson (Brenda) and grandsons, Cole and Adam of Puyallup, WA; Michael Kesterson (Lucas) of Vancouver; Gregory Kesterson (Janna) and grandsons, Peyton and Parker of Puyallup; her brother, William (Bill) Fornas of Astoria; and her aunt, Linda Ladzick (Rick) of Normandy Park, WA.She was preceded In death by her parents, William and Hazel Fornas; her sister, Marsha Zalk; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, her precious Zipper and Sophie. A Celebration of Sharon's Life will be at a later date.We will miss her forever _ her grace, guidance, gentle manner, knowledge, and dedication to the love of her family.In lieu of flowers, her family requests in her honor, if you choose, a donation to the Humane Society of Southwest Washington, 1190 N.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684, 360-693-4746; https://southwesthumane.orgArrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 N.E. 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA, 360-892-6060. to share memories or to leave condolences for the family.

Sharon Gail Kesterson

March 26, 1946 - February 9, 2024