Sharon Tosseth

Sharon Ann Tosseth, 78, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center after a brief battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, at Sunne Lutheran Church, 6691 ND Hwy 36, Wilton.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, with a prayer service to follow at 7:00 p.m.

Sharon McVay was born in Carson, ND, on May 28, 1941 to Dwight C. and Shirley (Boll) McVay. She graduated from Carson High School in 1959 and attended Jamestown College. Following college, she was employed with the Social Security Administration.

She married Maynard Tosseth on June 28, 1969. They were blessed with two children. Following the birth of her son, Sharon remained at home to raise her children and was a homemaker. Over the years, she served on several church groups to include being an advisor for Sunne Lutheran Youth for many years.

Sharon had the gift of gab. She enjoyed trips to the casino, where she made some special friendships. Other hobbies included square dancing, music/concerts, and watching game shows, reality TV, Hallmark movies, and NDSU Bison football games. Even during her illness/hospitalization, she didn’t want to miss a game.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 50 years, Maynard; son, Darren Tosseth; and daughter, Trisha Tosseth.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight and Shirley McVay; father and mother-in-law, Arne and Selma Tosseth; and her brother, Monte McVay.