Sharon L. Gaudot

Sharon L. Gaudot was born on August 2, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, to Avery and Betty Ebert. She graduated from Harrison High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After graduation, she married Fredrick Morrisette, and they moved to Newport News, Virginia. Through this union, they had two daughters, Carrie and Shellie. Fred passed away in an automobile accident in 1970. After his death, Sharon returned to Colorado to be near family. While working, Sharon met Dale Gaudot, and they were married July 6, 1972. Through this union, their son, Dean, was born. 

Throughout Sharon’s life, she enjoyed canning, and baking (especially banana and zucchini bread.) She also enjoyed crocheting, reading, camping, fishing, and doing ceramics. Sharon was a bartender her entire adult life. She had the personality and spitfire attitude for the job. During summer weekends, you could find Sharon at either Jackson Lake or Bonnie Reservoir with her family and friends. Sharon was the secretary for Byers Park and Rec District for several years, and during her time with them, she prided herself in helping organize the Fourth of July Rodeo. She organized the best concession stand around. During summers when her grandchildren were young, you could see them tagging along with her trying to maintain the Byers Park. Almost every year, you could catch Sharon dealing Black Jack at the Byers Turkey Shoot for the American Legion. She was known for her Sour Cream Raisin Pie that she would make for the pie sale. In addition, Sharon was a retiree from the Byers Fire and Rescue where she served for 20 plus years helping keep her community cared for and safe. Sharon’s love for her family was evident; she almost always had a grandkid or several of them with her.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Dale; her children, Carrie (Joe) Kalcevic, Shellie (Steve) Cook, and Dean (Becky) Gaudot; her grandchildren, Gretchen (Eric) Little of West Bloomfield, Michigan, Sarah Kalcevic of Bennett, Kaitlyn (Chad) Hickman of Keenesburg, Carl (Shelby) Cook of Denver, Preston and Carson Gaudot of Byers; and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Carolyn (Jerry) Hankins; niece, Elle Stafford; nephew, Stacy Hankins; and several cousins.

Sharon is preceded in death by her mother, Betty; her father, Avery; and her first husband, Fredrick Morrisette.

A Celebration of Sharon’s life will be held Saturday, March 8, from 1 to 3PM at the Byers American Legion. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Byers Fire Protection District, PO Box 85, Byers, CO 80103, or Strasburg Fire Protection District, PO Box 911, Strasburg, CO 80136.