Sharon Anne Ingalls

Sharon Ingalls - devoted mother and grandmother died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of February 19th, 2025 at the age of 88 in Vancouver, WA. She was born and raised in Seattle, WA, the eldest child of Clifford and Anne Walker. She had fond memories of growing up at Sheridan Beach on Lake Washington, family vacations at Highland Valley Ranch, BC and the Walker Family cabin in Big Lake, BC. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1954, attended the University of Washington and Stephens College in Columbia, MO. She met and married her husband of 57 years in Seattle, followed Husky football, the Seattle Mariners and though she moved to Vancouver WA in 1966, Seattle was always home in her heart. As a young mother, she was a stay-at-home mom, an enthusiastic supporter of all of her children's activities and often the organizer. Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout den mother, baseball team mother for more years than we can count, taxi driver, our cheerleader, and a second mom to many. She was a mom through and through, until the very day she passed away. Later in life, Sharon worked a few years as an Interior Decorator at Comfort Interiors and Cari's Décor. After that she worked as part-time office support for West Coast Auto Salvage Auction, her best friend's successful business venture in the auto salvage industry. When that business was sold to Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA), a large national corporation, she went to work full-time and became the Office Manager. Her work ethic and ability to forge strong bonds with customers led to her being promoted to Branch Manager of IAA in Sherwood, OR, a position rarely held by a woman in that industry. She built lifelong relationships and was deeply grateful to the mentors and friends who helped her gain success. At her retirement in 2004 she drew accolades from co-workers, friends and customers. Travel was always on her agenda, especially if it included warm weather and water. Whether it be a once in a lifetime trip to Madrid, Spain in 1968, piloting a yacht with friends thru the U.S. and Canadian San Juans, multiple annual trips to Mazatlán, MX, Spring Training in Arizona, or relaxing at their 1940's log cabin on the Kalama River, she was always up for an adventure. Sharon lived with deep sorrow at the loss of her cherished son Bradley Ingalls in 2001, and the loss of the light of her life, her husband H. Allan Ingalls in 2015. We find comfort in knowing she is united with them. She was proceeded in death by her brother Clifford Walker. She is survived by her youngest brother James Walker, three children Debra Cheshire (Chuck), Laurel Wiant (Jim), Gary Ingalls and her treasured grandson, Bradley Cheshire. An exemplary mother figure and friend, she will be remembered for her strong spirit, tenacious work ethic, and unwavering support for those she held dear. May her memory be eternal. A private burial will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Sharon Anne Ingalls

October 30, 1936 - February 19, 2025