Sharla Mae Landers
December 30, 1948 ~ November 25, 2012
Sharla Mae Landers, 63 of Lisbon, died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from a sudden illness. Services for Sharla will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Morgan Funeral Home, Mount Vernon. The family will welcome friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Morgan's. Her burial will be at a later date. Surviving Sharla is her husband of forty-four years, Donald; two daughters: Connie Landers of Michigan, and Deb (Mike) Jacobs of Vinton; five grandchildren: Chelsea, Alissa, Dylan, Jason, and Jamey; four sisters: Marcia Drafahl, Marilyn McEnany, Janet (Jack) Coon, and Kathyrn Wilcox; two brothers: Floyd and Jack (Joan) Drafahl. Preceding Sharla in death were her: parents, Hazel and Woodrow Drafahl; two brothers: Richard and Clifford Drafahl; a nephew Scott McEnany; great-niece Megan Scott. Sharla was born December 30, 1948 in Cedar Rapids. She grew up in Palo, Iowa and graduated from Jefferson High School, Cedar Rapids. Sharla was united in marriage on March 16, 1968 to Donald Landers. She worked at Rockwell Collins for thirty plus years and was looking forward to retirement. Sharla enjoyed being with family, fishing, and spending time with her sister and best buddy, Marcia. In lieu of flowers and plants, a memorial fund in Sharla's honor to: American Diabetes Association Iowa Affiliate, 317 7th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52314. Online condolences: morganfuneralchoices.com.
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I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to Mount Vernon to be with you today, I was already at work when I found out the visitation time. I have many great memories of the talks Sharla and I had. And she loved her family so very much. I pray that God can help ease your pain. Keep remembering all the wonderful times you’ve each had with her. Connie and Deb, you’ve been on my mind since I heard the news, and will continue to be. It is SO VERY hard to let a parent go!
I wish I could help with the healing. My heart hurts as much as if it was my family member. I loved talking with Sharla at work or outside of work. She always had a come-back when we talked and would always try to ‘ get me ‘. And sometimes she actually had the last word. I will really miss her. Take comfort in the memories that she has given all of us. God Bless. Patricia K. Merrifield
Deb and Connie I think that the loss of one’s mother is by far one of the saddest event of anyone’s life. There is just few other events that measures up to this one. We join in with everyone who knew your mom in wishing you peace and comfort as you face this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kelly Allard