Sharon M. Palas
March 4, 1938 ~ November 9, 2020
Our dear mother, sister, grandmother and friend, left the earth on November 9, 2020, following an extended experience of lung cancer and attendant disease. She did so with signature style, surrounded by family, in control, and calling all the shots to the very end.
Sharon was born March 4, 1938, in Saint Paul, the eldest of five children --- a descendent of the very first French Canadian pioneer family to inhabit St. Paul. She was a trailblazing and accomplished real estate and mortgage professional who enjoyed travel, laughter-filled adventures and storytelling, fine wine, and the comforts of her beautiful lakeside home and Florida condo.
She was a glamorous rule-breaker who consistently chose to view the world through rose-colored glasses, always with painted nails and red lipstick, beautifully perfumed and dressed to the nines. Sharon was the family historian and a preservation-minded keeper of detailed information, antiques, and unique objects. She was a beloved, inimitable matriarch and a crack shot with a rifle, to boot.
She is survived by her children: Mark (Janet) Palas, Lisa Palas (Graham) Graham, and Kara (David) Mundale, her grandchildren: Grant Palas, Twig Graham, Peter and Ellie Mundale, her siblings: Carole Howe and David G. Barthold, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many dear friends — some of them lifelong.
Due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, a private service for family only will be held. She will be interred at the Oakland Cemetery, Marine on St. Croix. Gifts in her memory may be made to the Alina Health Foundation, Heart/Lung Endowment Fund. Condolences to her family may be sent c/o Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025.
Sharon was such an amazing woman. There is now a huge hole in her family. I know her memory will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her. My love goes out to her family as they grieve this loss.
I’m so sorry to hear this. I bought one of her cars from her…red Honda Accord and it had a “car phone” in it…my first one. That was before portable phones. I got to know her because I worked for Tim Eagen for many years and he lived next door to Sharon. She was an amazing woman and well respected in the mortgage business. Loved hanging out with her. I’m so sorry for your loss.
“Sharon Palas” will remain in our hearts forever.
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a True Lady and a pleasure to be around. You are correct she did like to March to her own drum. Know she is still up there looking down on you. Will keep her in my prayers. Camille Riggs
Kara, Lisa, and Mark, my husband just showed this to me from seeing this sad news from the FL Times. I am so sorry for your loss, for you all and your families. You all, and your parents, were always so good to me. Welcoming me into your home growing up on Norell Ave. I have so many wonderful memories, dinners around your table, sleepovers, the swing in the backyard. Such a beautiful family, with your dads quiet strength, and your moms strong approach to life. I cherish all the time i had, missing you all and thinking of you all often. Youre all in my prayers, and am comforted in the thoughts of your mom seeing our Lord face to face, and walking streets of gold. Until we meet again, God bless you all, and may His Love, Peace, and Hope comfort you all through all the days of your lives. With much love, and hugs and kisses too. Brenda (Dirks) Hunting. Im at brenda.hunting@aol.com.