Sharilyn Schurman

Sharilyn "Sharie" Schurman, 70, Topeka, Kansas, passed away at her home, surrounded by family on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Sharie was born in Sioux City, Iowa on January 8, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Darlene Jacobson. She moved to Topeka her senior year of high school, due to her father being transferred to Forbes Field for the Air Force. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School. She took on the toughest job in the world of homemaker. On July 17, 1971, Sharie and Raymond "Ray" Schurman were united in marriage enjoying 51.5 years together. Sharie enjoyed many hobbies including painting ceramics, making blankets, sewing, going to garage sales, taking motorcycle rides and an "occasional" trip to the casino, but above all she loved being with her family. She was a member of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. Sharie was an amazing wife, mother and grandma and was so proud of her family. Sharie enjoyed being a room mother when her daughters were in school and was the "Cookie Lady" for many years while they were in Brownies and Girl Scouts. Some of the greatest joys in her life were her grandchildren. Sharie and Ray enjoyed attending their many sporting events from hockey and basketball to wrestling and soccer along with a variety of school programs. Sharie also provided childcare for a couple of the grandchildren when they were young, and she cherished every minute of that time. Sharie was known to always have a freezer full of goodies "just for the grandkids". She was an incredible seamstress and would often make the grandkids and sons-in-law pajama pants for Christmas in their favorite team or character. Sharie is survived by her husband, Ray; three daughters, Rachelle Garland (Jeff), Lisa Temeyer (Derek), and Christina Sieve (Danny); five grandchildren, Brenden Garland (Mariah), Andon Temeyer, Kamryn Temeyer, Caleb Sieve and Brogan Sieve; three sisters, Barb Hogg, Susie Nichols (Tony), Lynette Moore (Scott); two brothers, Ron Jacobson, Terry Jacobson (Giovanna), and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Sandy McFarland, and a niece, Tammy Bentman. Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, 2014 NW 46th Street, Topeka KS 66618, where Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and send in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Sharilyn Schurman

January 8, 1952 - December 22, 2022