Loren Duane Sharbono, 71, of Clancy, passed away from a battle with cancer on May 17, 2011 in Helena. He was born November 14, 1939 to Sylvester Henry Sharbono and Carrie Antoinette (Holler) Sharbono in the family farm home in Richand County, MT.
Loren attended school at the Sharbono School of District No. 97. After school, he went on to serve in the National Guard of Montana. During that time, he married his first wife, Ellen Roesler in 1960. Loren received and Honorable Discharge from the National Guard on March 9, 1964. Ellen passed away on November 16, 1974. In 1989, Loren married his current wife, Sheryl Bonogofsky Sharbono.
Loren worked as a Heavy Equipment operator for Helena Sand & Gravel and for Sharbono Construction in Helena.
Loren loved to keep his garden flourished, hunt, work on his cars, and spend time with his family. He had a pilot’s license for over 40 years and had his own plane for approximately 10 years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God church in Helena. He was known to most as Loren, but was affectionately called Dad, Grandpa, and Papa.
Loren is survived by his wife, Sheryl; son, Darwin (Melanie) Sharbono; step-daughters, Paula (Bruce) Bonogofsky, Tina Bonogofsky, and Heather (Adam) Allen; brothers, Delbert (Marcella) Sharbono of Clancy and Herbert Sharbono of Glendive; sister, Louella Fisher of Sidney; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carroll Sharbono, Sylvester (June) Sharbono, and Donald Sharbono; and sisters, Drusilla Mitchell, Fay Berger, and Christina Stanford.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 19th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 20 at First Assembly of God Church, 2210 Dodge Avenue. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital by visiting: www.stjude.org. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Carol & Steve Athearn says
Sheryl and family: We’re so sorry to hear about your loss. We’ll be thinking of you and hope to see you in the near future. Take care, prayers are with you.
Dean and Mona says
Sheryl: We’re still praying for you! Remember, God will never leave nor forsake you – he is holding you in his hands.
Fred Ziesman says
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad Darwin and Melanie. I met Loren on the North Main/Lyndale project while he was working for Helena Sand & Gravel. He was a very hard worker and awesome individual. I visited with him on several occasions and found him to be a very likeable person. You two will be in my thoughts.
Jane Culler says
Sheryl – I am so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my prayers as you go through this difficult season. I pray the Lord’s mighty Peace to dwell with you always. Blessings, Jane
Kerisa & Josh Armstrong says
To all of the Sharbonos…so sorry to hear about the loss of Loren. May God give you comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Kevin and Donna Forkan says
We are very sorry about the loss of Loren. He fought a long hard battle. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Kevin and Donna.
Lauren Rogers says
Sheryl,
I was sorry to hear about Loren’s passing. I know that it has been diffult these past few years. May God keep you close during this time. We’re thinking of you and praying for you to always keep the good memories close. All of us at Backdoor Quilt Shoppe in Billings
Lee Lindsey says
Dear, Cheryl & Darwin, Please know that I am thinking of you in your time of grief.
I was shocked and saddened to pick up the paper and read of my brother/uncle’s death. obviously I was omitted from the Christian family phone list.
Sister/niece
Lee
Leslie Brandt says
I am so sorry to read about the passing of Loren. We worked together for eight years at Helena Sand and had allot of laughs and conversations. Loren was a good man and a hard worker and very good in his field. Rest in peace old friend.
Leslie
Marci Lynn says
Sheryl and family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of Loren. Love and God Bless, Steve & Marci Lynn
Relinda Lindgren says
Darwin and Melanie….
So sorry to hear this news. May the Peace of Christ fill your hearts during this time. May you be filled with joyful memories in the days and weeks ahead!
Scott Walberg says
Dear Cheryl, Darwin and Melanie,
Please know we are praying for you and asking God for His incredible peace to surround you at this time. We love and are thinking of you.
God bless you friends,
Scott and Michele
Sharon Mercado says
Sheryl, Heather and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss of Loren. May God comfort you at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Shirley Cole says
So sorry to hear of Loren’s passing. My deepest sympathy to his family. God bless.