Sharon Dobos

Sharon Dobos was a special person to know and love. She believed in the good nature of people and was a generous and loyal friend to many. She modeled a life of integrity and believed strongly in treating everyone she met with love and kindness. Her compassionate way of being and positive outlook will be deeply missed by her close family and special friends.

The year 1958 brought Americans bigger cars with larger engines, yet imports continued to rise with more Toyotas from Japan. America’s first satellite was launched from Cape Canaveral. The Microchip that we now rely on daily for work or home was first developed in its very early stages. That same year, Sharon Merrie was welcomed home on March 26th. Joining her older brother, Donald, Sharon’s birth was celebrated by the family. Later, Robert, Laura, Albert, and Patrick joined the family, as well as her step-brother, Gene Sprague.

Growing up near 8 Mile Rd in Detroit, Sharon’s dad worked for the Chrysler assembly plant, and her mom worked at the local restaurants. Faith played a vital role throughout her life. Sharon enjoyed hanging out with her neighborhood friends and siblings. They called themselves the Doberman Gang, named after her last name. It was a fitting name as Sharon was the de facto leader. She attended Nolan Middle School and Osbourne High School, where she excelled in art. Creative and gifted in many ways, Sharon took to drawing and painting in her younger days. Her first portrait was of her sister, Laura. She and her siblings were always very close-knit, and Sharon was the protector of the group. As a child, she could often be found chasing after her older brother, Don, on some adventure around the neighborhood. As a teen, she juggled several jobs, beginning at Burger King and then at Rays Restaurant, and even worked in a chicken factory. Sharon never shied away from a challenge, and her charming demeanor made her an exceptional employee. Later, her jobs included housekeeping, being a health aid, a school aid, some factory work, and restaurant work.

As a mother to Varonica and Maranda, she was immensely supportive. She shared her creative talents with both of her children, paying special attention to their varied interests. Sharon loved her daughters with a fierce passion.

Sharon moved to Merritt, where she joined Butterfield Christian Fellowship. Her faith life was very important to her. she enjoyed participating in the ministry of sending encouragement correspondence to inmates in jail. Her gift of these written letters touched lives she may have never known. Sharon loved reading her Bible and would testify how her faith brought her through many difficult times throughout her life. She wanted others to know how faith could support them and carry their burdens. Sharon modeled a life of giving generously to others in need and praying for friends and family. Her kindness did not go unnoticed.

Being blessed with the role of grandmother brought her great joy. Sharon lived with both her daughter Varonica and granddaughter Lily for 17 years. This created a special bond between Sharon and Lily. Together they shared a love and great talent for art, and they spent many hours together talking and expressing their creativity. Elizabeth and Zoey were younger and affectionately called her Grandma Glasses, distinguishing her from their other grandma, who didn’t wear glasses! Sharon enjoyed sharing coloring books and her art with the girls. They spent many special moments together. Any amount of time they were together filled her heart.

Beyond her family and faith life, Sharon held a love of art and animals. She continued her love of painting and sketching and preferred watercolors. She also dabbled in sculpting clay and wood burning. A lifelong learner and natural artist, she could spend long hours on projects for days and even weeks at a time. She liked realism and enjoyed painting landscapes the most. Her love of animals eventually led to taking in strays from time to time. She had a big heart for both dogs and cats. As much as she savored her hobbies and many special interests, it was clear that Sharon enjoyed her close friends and family the most. Described as encouraging and compassionate, Sharon was an exceptionally loving mother and grandmother. Sadly, she is gone. Sharon leaves behind a wonderful collection of memories for her loved ones to cherish forever. May her passion for people continue to live in the hearts of the many lives she touched over the years.

Sharon Merrie Dobos, age 67, passed away peacefully, September 24, 2025. Sharon was born on March 26, 1958, in Detroit, to the late Donald and Mary (Cruzenmeyer) Dobos. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Varonica Dobos; her brother, Robert Dobos; and her step-brother, Gene Sprague. Sharon was a gifted artist, enjoying painting and sketching. Above all else, she cherished her family and adored her granddaughters. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Maranda (Nick) VanZegeren and their daughters, Elizabeth and Zoey; and her granddaughter, Lily Dobos and her father, Christopher Souza. Sharon is also survived by her siblings, Donald (Diana) Dobos, Laura (Phil) Gress, Albert Mosquera, Patrick Mosquera; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11 AM at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home, Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel. 2120 Lake Michigan Drive NW. Friends may visit with her family beginning at 10 AM. Inurnment will be in Georgetown Township Cemetery. To leave a memory or sign the guestbook, please visit www.heritagelifestory.com.