Sharon Colleen Cote was born March 30, 1942 to Edward and Harriet College in Esmond, North Dakota. Sharon passed away at her home in Nehalem, Oregon on November 5, 2024.
Sharon earned multiple degrees throughout her life. Sharon graduated from N. Dakota State School of Science with an Associate’s degree, obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Minot State University in North Dakota, and graduated with a Master’s Degree of Science from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. She was a former member of the Oregon & National Counseling Association, the NEA/OEA, and she is a former member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Sharon was also selected by the National Reference Institute for Who’s Who Among Human Services Professionals in 1986-1987. Dr. Dorence Cote entered into Sharon’s life while in college, and they married in Willow City, North Dakota February 27, 1965. It was both Sharon’s and Dorence’s dream to live on the coast and in 1987 they moved to Manzanita, Oregon, and have resided in the area since. Sharon loved traveling, ‘RVing’, camping, walking, reading, collecting angels, Siamese cats, and crystals. after retiring she was a volunteer at the Seaside High School, and an attending member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tillamook, Oregon.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Dr. Dorence Cote, Manzanita, OR
daughter TeriLee (Cote) Harton, Odenville, AL, two grandchildren Levi and Haley Harton and great granddaughter Temperance Harton.
Brothers Gary, Gail, Bruce and Scott College. Sisters Marlene Koble, Donna Hageness, JoAnn Bergson, Dianna Sisson, Dessie Scott, Judy Jenssen, Sandi Lettenmaier, Candy Scherr, along with numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Sharon was preceded in death by her sister Patsy Danielson.
A memorial service will be held on Sharon’s birthday, March 30 at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 2:00 PM
302 Grove St. Tillamook, OR
Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall
