Sharon Crowley

With heavy hearts, heaven has gained a new angel. Sharon Ann Crowley, age 78, of Granite Falls, Minnesota passed away peacefully at the Granite Falls Avera Care Center on March 10, 2025, surrounded by friends and family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Montevideo. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Granite Falls City Cemetery. Luncheon and fellowship will be at The Rock in Granite Falls following the services.

Sharon was born to Ralph and Frances (Thraen) Thedans on August 22, 1946, in Slayton, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm outside Avoca, Minnesota, where she was one of 13 children. Sharon graduated from Slayton High School in 1964, shortly after marrying the love of her life, James William Crowley, on March 30, 1964, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Together, Sharon and Jim lived in Avoca and Wilmont before settling in Granite Falls, Minnesota in 1969, where they would spend the next 55 years building a life filled with love and memories.

Sharon worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Activity Assistant for over 30 years at The Granite Falls Manor, where her deep compassion and kindness touched the lives of countless patients and families. Sharon’s warm and caring nature was evident in the way she nurtured and supported those in her care, leaving an enduring impact on all who knew her.

Sharon was a loving mother to three daughters: Lisa, Sheri, and Jodi. As a family, they created many cherished memories, especially during their road trips in the brown van, a vehicle that carried them on countless adventures and brought them closer together. The family also had a special connection to Green Valley Resort on Pelican Lake, in Glenwood, Minnesota. There they had a camper that became like a second home, creating lasting friendships and unforgettable memories.

Sharon later found great joy in being a Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She adored spending time with her grandchildren and treasured the special moments she shared with her great-grandchildren, whose presence brought her immeasurable joy and pride.

She survived by her daughters Lisa (Mike) Knutson, Jodi (Brian) Klinghagen; grandchildren, Tyler (Jenny) Knutson, Dylan (Allison) Dubbeldee, Mitchell (Victoria) Buss, Taylor Dubbeldee, Nathan (Cassey) Buss, Mason Knutson; great-grandchildren, Josephine and Amelia Knutson, Jakobie Chheng, James and Jaxson Dubbeldee, Scotty and Baby Girl Buss (Due Summer 2025); sisters, Janet (Gene) Pequin and Sandy Nuy; brothers, Dave Thedans, Dennis Thedans, Kevin Thedans and Jerome (Lisa) Thedans.

Sharon preceded in death by her husband Jim; daughter, Sheri Buss; son-in-law, Scott Buss; parents Ralph and Frances Thedans; father and mother-in-Law Joe and Ruth Crowley; sisters, Cherlye Sincock, Mary Oakland, Rhonda Boe, and Marcella Scotting; brothers, Mark and Gary Thedans; sister-in-laws, Janice Thedans, Sheryl Krick; and brothers-in-law, Floyd Bayerkohler and John Nuy.

Blessed be her memory.