Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Sharon.

Sharon, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Thelma Nelson Woodward was born in Minneapolis, MN in 1938, and was given new life in the waters of Holy Baptism. She received the forgiving body and blood of Jesus Christ on April 5, 1952. She was united in holy matrimony to Floyd Havemeier on October 29, 1960 and given the gift of children. In addition to her husband of 65 years, she is survived by her children, Jeff (Jan) Havemeier, Doug (Barb) Havemeier, Bryan (Jen), and Heidi (Joe) Stasiukinas; 9 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday September 1, 2025 at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Funeral services will be Tuesday September 2, 2025 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2900 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior. Burial at Rockford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Fred Gallert Scholarship Fund, C/O Our Savior Lutheran School, 1916 Ridgewood Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 or West Michigan Lutheran High School, 150 50th St. SW, Wyoming, MI 49548.