Sharon Yuly, 61, Minot, died Saturday, July 5, 2014 in a Bismarck hospital.

Sharon was born in Minot on July 12, 1952, the second of twin daughters, to Arlene Olson, Minot, and Edward Dionne of Belcourt. Sharon was raised in Minot and remained here for the majority of her life. Growing up as the twins, Sharon and Sheila, attended elementary, middle and high school in Minot, graduating from Minot High School in the spring of 1970.

Throughout her working career Sharon worked at many convenience stores in the Minot area, but Sharon and her sister were most remembered as the pretty, long haired twins, who served takeout meals at the A & W Drive In on south Broadway. Her most recent employment was as a support staff member at the Minot Vocational Workshop.

Sharon married Curtis Yuly, of Minot, on June 15, 1985 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Minot. With the exception of a short few years in the Seattle, WA area, Sharon and Curtis have called Minot "home."

Sharon had several debilitating diseases for the last several years causing many hospital stays. Sharon was an avid bowler, loved animals and enjoyed fishing in her younger years. She also was a fan of the Minnesota Twins' watching their games with Curtis whenever she got the chance.

Sharon's loving family includes husband, Curtis; twin sister Sheila Blessum, Minot; niece Mindy (Michael) Zepeda and family, Minot and nephew Mike (Cherie) Blessum and family, Minot.

Sharon was preceded in death by her mother, Arlene Sauceda; brother, Robert Dionne and stepfather, Cipriano Sauceda.

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014 at Eagle's Wings Community Fellowship, Minot.
Booksigning: Thursday, July 10, 2014 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home.
Memorials are preferred to Kalix formerly Minot Vocational Workshop.