Sharon K. (Derouin) Martin

Sharon was born Sept. 23, 1953, in Escanaba, the daughter of Edward and Marcella (Dubord) Derouin. She was a 1971 graduate of Escanaba High School. After graduation, Sharon enrolled in the Bay de Noc Community College nursing program where she received her LPN degree. At the age of 50, Sharon went back to school at Bay de Noc Community College where she completed her RN degree.

Sharon was united in marriage to Sherman Martin, on July 30, 1976, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Escanaba. Sharon and Sherman shared 43 years of marriage together and raised two sons.

Sharon spent over 40 years working as a very loving and caring nurse, starting her career at the old Bishop Noa Home on Ludington Street. She then went on to St. Francis Hospital where she worked on the surgical floor for many years before moving on to Dr. Hickner’s office, Dr. Richard’s office, Dr. Whitmer’s office and finally to the Walk-In Clinic where she spent her final years prior to retirement

Sharon is survived by her loving husband Sherman; two sons, Brent and Justen Martin; her sister, Joanne (Rod) Chapla; two granddaughters, Riley and Rayne Martin, whom she adored; a niece, Pamela (Earl) ­Campbell and nephew Michael Chapla. She is further survived by her close cousin Barb Propst and Dan (Karen) Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Ronald Derouin.

Sharon will be missed, not only by her family, but by everyone who knew her. She was a wonderful nurse and a kind, caring, loving person who was always ready to help anyone in need.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 12 to 2 p.m. at St. Anne Church in Escanaba. A time of family sharing will be conducted at 2 p.m. at St. Anne Church followed by the Upper Peninsula Nurses Honor Guard Ceremony to conclude visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 19 at St. Anne Church, with Rev. Fr. Fran DeGroot officiating. Luncheon will follow in the St. Anne Church Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers, a fund will be established in Sharon’s name for her granddaughter’s college education. Envelopes will be available throughout visiting hours.

The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be offered at www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.