Celebrating the life of
Sharon Lee Bishop Laist
April 17, 1947 - September 27, 2015
Avid Bicyclist, devoted Mother & loving Wife
SAVANNAH - Sharon Lee Bishop Laist, 68, died Sunday, September 27, 2015.
The native of Bristol, CT had lived in Orange, CT for 33 years before to moving to Savannah in 2000 to live at The Landings on Skidaway Island.
Mrs. Laist earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, a Master’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Library Science from Southern Connecticut State University and a Master’s degree in American Studies from New York University.
Prior to moving to Savannah she was an archivist at The Yale University Divinity School, Head of Archives at The Ford Foundation in New York City, and later at the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven.
Upon moving to Savannah she participated in the Savannah Symphony Chorale and volunteered as a docent at the Davenport House. Mrs. Laist was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church on Skidaway Island.
Shari was an avid bicyclist and was proud of having ridden at least 100 miles in all 50 states.
She is survived by her husband, Frederick G. Laist of Savannah; 3 sons, Frederick James Laist (Nancy) of Stamford, CT, Kenneth R. Laist (Ann) of New Haven, Ct, and David B. Laist of Florida; a brother, Clifford Lee Bishop of Bristol, Ct; a sister, Carolyn V. Taylor of Rocky Hill, CT; 2 granddaughters, America Lydia Laist and Sharilyn Laist; and a grandson, Anthony Frederick Laist.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 2, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks – Hodgson Chapel.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Messiah Lutheran Church. A reception will follow at the church with burial to be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 West Ridge Road, Savannah, GA 31411, Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Savannah Symphony Chorus, 30 West Broughton Street, #205, Savannah, GA 31401.
Fred and family. We are so sorry for your loss.Sharon always cared deeply for family.We cared for her also.She will be missed by us and our family.We will always remember her visits to Connecticut.I will miss my baby sister and sister in law. love Edie and cliff Alles Gutes im Himmel.
- Edie and cliff Bishop, Bristol , ct.
Enjoyed many happy hours with Shari as she sang & played with our music group, Pure Country. She had a beautiful singing voice. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family.
- Bill & Sandy Morris, Savannah, GA
My dear dear friend Sherri. Her love and enthusiasm for life and learning was a gift to all who knew her. We shared many trips to theatre festivals in that little slice of heaven called Canada. Those trips were peaceful and renewing for both of us and I know she is certainly now at a place of peace lovingly waiting for all who love her.
- Janet Hutchins, Hamden, Ct.
So sorry to hear of Shari's passing. Knew her from biking, she was always full of energy and fun on the rides. Was so impressed with her 100 miles in all state. Rest in peace Shari. Condolences to the family.
- Janet and Joe Lane, Savannah, FA
I first met Shari in Bermuda when we stopped her and asked her where she rented her bike. She said she brought it with her from the mainland. Where were we from? When we said "Savannah GA" she asked if we knew Pat Mango. Of course we did. We (tried to) cycle with him with the Coastal Bicycle Touring Club. Shortly Shari moved here and while we never could keep up with her, we cycled with Shari frequently. We kept up through the years. Most recently with the Learning Center at Senior Citizens Inc. What an incredible friend! I will miss her.
- Jane Kahn, Savannah, GA
Shari will be remembered always in Friday book group and honored we shared her last Birthday. May many wonderful memories be a comfort for family and friends.
- Kris Nelson, Savannah, GA
May you rest in peace Shari. I will miss you very much. Sue Prior
- Sue Prior, Savannah, Ga
Fred and Family, Our hearts go out to you. We pray for you in this time of sorrow. We feel so honored to have been able to meet and get to know Shari in the two years since we moved to The Landings. It was always a joy to see her at church and hear her sing. May God rest her beautiful soul.
- Amanda and David Ridberg, Savannah, GA
I'm so sorry to hear of Shari Lee's passing. We sang together in the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and she always had such a passion for music. Her upbeat energy was evident and she was always lots of fun! May it be a comfort to your family to know that she touched so many lives in beautiful ways and she will be greatly missed by many people.
- Merritt Quarles, Savannah, GA
Shari was a wild and wonderful lady...so much fun to work with and bike with over the years. She fought a long and hard battle and now, hopefully, is at peace. God bless you, Sheri, you will be missed.
- Nancy Mathews Tamarack, Savannah, Ga
We are so sorry to hear of your family's loss. We were blessed to have enjoyed bicycling with Sherry for many years. She was truly an amazing person and cyclist. She will be missed by all who knew her.
- JOE AND SHERRY KREGER, SAVANNAH, GA
I am so sorry for your loss I can truly I know how u feel I loss my mother almost a month now it really hurts but I have the hope of seeing her again in the resurrection because Jehovah has promises it to all mankind . Please read John 5:28,29 this scripture will give the family strengh and hope,again I am sorry for your loss.
- Cooper family, Savannah, Ga
Fred and family. We are so sorry for your loss.Sharon always cared deeply for family.We cared for her also.She will be missed by us and our family.We will always remember her visits to Connecticut.I will miss my baby sister and sister in law. love Edie and cliff Alles Gutes im Himmel.
- Edie and cliff Bishop, Bristol , ct.
Enjoyed many happy hours with Shari as she sang & played with our music group, Pure Country. She had a beautiful singing voice. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family.
- Bill & Sandy Morris, Savannah, GA
My dear dear friend Sherri. Her love and enthusiasm for life and learning was a gift to all who knew her. We shared many trips to theatre festivals in that little slice of heaven called Canada. Those trips were peaceful and renewing for both of us and I know she is certainly now at a place of peace lovingly waiting for all who love her.
- Janet Hutchins, Hamden, Ct.
So sorry to hear of Shari's passing. Knew her from biking, she was always full of energy and fun on the rides. Was so impressed with her 100 miles in all state. Rest in peace Shari. Condolences to the family.
- Janet and Joe Lane, Savannah, FA
I first met Shari in Bermuda when we stopped her and asked her where she rented her bike. She said she brought it with her from the mainland. Where were we from? When we said "Savannah GA" she asked if we knew Pat Mango. Of course we did. We (tried to) cycle with him with the Coastal Bicycle Touring Club. Shortly Shari moved here and while we never could keep up with her, we cycled with Shari frequently. We kept up through the years. Most recently with the Learning Center at Senior Citizens Inc. What an incredible friend! I will miss her.
- Jane Kahn, Savannah, GA
Shari will be remembered always in Friday book group and honored we shared her last Birthday. May many wonderful memories be a comfort for family and friends.
- Kris Nelson, Savannah, GA
May you rest in peace Shari. I will miss you very much. Sue Prior
- Sue Prior, Savannah, Ga
Fred and Family, Our hearts go out to you. We pray for you in this time of sorrow. We feel so honored to have been able to meet and get to know Shari in the two years since we moved to The Landings. It was always a joy to see her at church and hear her sing. May God rest her beautiful soul.
- Amanda and David Ridberg, Savannah, GA
I'm so sorry to hear of Shari Lee's passing. We sang together in the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and she always had such a passion for music. Her upbeat energy was evident and she was always lots of fun! May it be a comfort to your family to know that she touched so many lives in beautiful ways and she will be greatly missed by many people.
- Merritt Quarles, Savannah, GA
Shari was a wild and wonderful lady...so much fun to work with and bike with over the years. She fought a long and hard battle and now, hopefully, is at peace. God bless you, Sheri, you will be missed.
- Nancy Mathews Tamarack, Savannah, Ga
We are so sorry to hear of your family's loss. We were blessed to have enjoyed bicycling with Sherry for many years. She was truly an amazing person and cyclist. She will be missed by all who knew her.
- JOE AND SHERRY KREGER, SAVANNAH, GA
I am so sorry for your loss I can truly I know how u feel I loss my mother almost a month now it really hurts but I have the hope of seeing her again in the resurrection because Jehovah has promises it to all mankind . Please read John 5:28,29 this scripture will give the family strengh and hope,again I am sorry for your loss.
- Cooper family, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
