Sharon Rudolph

Sharon Kay (Robinson) Rudolph, 83, died Jan. 17, 2026.

She was born Oct. 30, 1943, to Leo and Gladys Robinson. She grew up on the family farm in Bainville alongside her siblings, Gloria, Robert and Edward. She loved the outdoors and spent much of her childhood surrounded by horses, dogs, cats and other farm animals. She attended Bainville School and graduated in 1961.

After graduating, she moved to Glasgow, where she met Ricardo. They married and moved to Puerto Rico, where their son, Ricky, was born in 1964. Their daughter, Malinda, was born in 1970 while the family was living in Poulsbo, Wash.

In 1986, she moved back home to the family farm in Bainville. She reconnected with her classmate Leslie and they married in 1990. Together, they enjoyed many years spending time with family and friends and spoiling their grandchildren.

Throughout her life, she served her community and family in countless meaningful ways. She worked as a classroom volunteer, elementary library assistant, supply clerk at the Bremerton Naval Shipyard, kindergarten aide and school janitor. She was also deeply involved in her church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and coordinator, a vacation Bible school director and a dedicated volunteer. She contributed to the Bainville community by writing several columns for the local newspaper, helping organize community events and serving on the Bainville Cemetery Committee.

She had a deep love for reading all types of books and read so many throughout her life that she could have filled her own library. She also enjoyed sewing and crafting, lovingly creating quilts and blankets for family members and friends. One of her greatest joys was coloring and crafting with her grandchildren.

She was a passionate sports fan who loved watching or listening to baseball, football, basketball and softball. She was a lifelong fan of the