Sharon Marie Campbell Clelland passed away on December 23, 2018 at her home in Miles City, MT with her family by her side.
Sharon was the oldest girl out of 9 children born to Fred and Bessie Willis Campbell. She was born July 20th, 1939 in Lewistown, Montana. She lived with her parents and oldest brother Robert in Winifred, Montana for a few months and Sharon stayed with her grand parents while her parents moved to the Kinsey project to make a living farming. Her grand parents brought her to Kinsey when they got some running water and electricity. Sharon grew up the rest of her young years in Kinsey and went to 8 years of schooling in Kinsey before coming to high school in Miles City, graduating from Custer County High School. She was very involved with the community and was in 4-H and the Kinsey Community Church and church choir. She took her communion classes as well as did her other class mates from Rev. James Hunter and became a member of the Methodist church in 1953. She said they were taught the values of life through hard work and many family values. They did almost everything together as a family, whether it was watching a ball game on Sunday, fishing or having a big neighborhood picnic with home made fried chicken and homemade ice cream. Her Dad coached the Kinsey baseball team for 23 years and they did some traveling on Sunday to games. They worked hard during the week days, but Sunday consisted of church and family. Sharon worked for the ASC office in town her senior year as she had enough credits to graduate and worked and lived on her own in town her senior year. She married Clinton Stanhope and to this union 4 children were born. David Gene 1957, Randall Dean 1960, Shelly Jo 1962 and Sharon Marie 1963. She later divorced and moved from Baker back to Miles City and continued to work for MDU as that is who she worked for in Baker, Montana. Sharon was always proud of her children and how they grew up and became hard workers and all had good jobs. She bragged many times about her children and their accomplishments. In August of 1968, Sharon married the love of her life Stanley Clelland and through this marriage she acquired 3 more boys, Steven, Scott, and Stanford. When she married Stan, she learned how to play a guitar and self taught herself. They had a band in Idaho and then came to Montana and formed another band here and traveled many weekends along with playing locally. Sharon worked for John Etchemendy for 14 years, then went to work for First Interstate Bank for 22 years as their proof operator. She led many activities at the bank and they had the top Relay for Life team moneywise 2 or 3 years. They earned money through their bake sales. Sharon also was a big leader for March of Dimes for 25 years and earned every local and state award there was. She never did these things for the awards, but only to help the children and also cancer survivors. She was a cancer survivor 2 times and she was going through another bout just lately. Sharon was very active with her children being involved with their activities of rodeoing and Girl Scouts. She was the neighborhood chairman for 11 years and she also was a leader and Sharon developed many life long friendships through her community involvement. After retiring from the bank, Sharon went to work for the Miles City school system and worked for them for 11 or 12 years and loved her job and the kids. She became very involved with the school and said she should have went on to be a teacher. Her main concern was always for the children and her co-workers. Sharon along with Bob Nees started a basketball program in Miles City 44 years ago so the 5th and 6th graders would have something to do. At this time, they had 12 boys and 12 girls teams every season. They would intramural the teams and have a big tournament in the end. Sharon is still doing this program and have had thousands of children go through this program. Now she jokingly would say, now I have the grandkids of the original kids. Sharon was a very dedicated person in anything she did. She was awarded a plaque 2 times from the Chamber of Commerce and also a state award for her involvement with the basketball program and they had to trick her into coming to Billings for the award. Sharon was very involved with her church and lived her religion everyday. She served on many of the church committees. Sharon in very proud of her kids and grandkids. She is survived by 4 children, David (Debra) of Roberts, Randy (Janet) of Forsyth, MT; Shelly Jo (Jack) Weger of Sheridan, WY and Sherry in Glendive, MT and 3 stepsons, Steve (Jayne) Meridian, ID; Scott, (Gretchen) Twin Falls, ID and Stanford (Paula) Twin Falls, ID; 12 grandchildren, and 5 great grand children. She is also survived by 1 brother Jack Campbell, (Sue) Helena, and 4 sisters, Frankie Christiansen, Great Falls, Kathy Randall, (Archie) Cheyenne, WY, Glenda Jackson, Miles City, and Tamara Foley, Butte. She is also survived by her loving husband Stanley. She is survived by many special nieces and nephews who she spent many hours playing cards and games with and they loved her so much for that. She had 2 special great nephews Quayde and Cory who thought their Aunt Sharon walked on water. She is also survived by 6 or 7 kids in Miles City who called her Grandma Sharon and she treated them like her own grand kids remembering them on their birthdays and holidays. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bessie Campbell, sister Nancy Campbell and 2 brothers Robert Leslie and Freddie Campbell Junior. Sharon’s extended family was Rick, Deena Nees and girls Marissa and Makayla, Blackie and Carol Schneider and their 3 children and families, also Lawrence and Peggy (O’Dea) Geiser (Sharon nurse next door) and Anna, and also Curt, Cheri, and children, Josh, Zach, C. J. and Chloe from Missoula, Eric Blind, Audrey & Greg Blind, Glen Shores, David Parent, Marcia T. Sharon loved the kids and always had some coming for popsicles and candy.
Family will receive friends on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Custer County High School Gymnasium. Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church, Wake Up and Lace Up, March of Dimes, Garfield School Book Fair Fund, Outlaw Baseball or charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday December 28, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Saturday December 29, 2018
CCDHS Gym
20 South Center Avenue
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
9:00 AM
Monday December 31, 2018
Eastern Montana Veteran Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday December 28, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Saturday December 29, 2018
CCDHS Gym
20 South Center Avenue
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
9:00 AM
Monday December 31, 2018
Eastern Montana Veteran Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jared Bankey says
To the family of Mrs. Sharon Clelland,
The world has lost a very special person, and will never be able to fill the void that has been left behind. Your mother was a woman of strength and compassion. Be strong, and do her spirit the honor of carrying on her legacy of undiminished joy and passion. What a woman…
Dale and Ann Tribby says
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom/grandmother was a wonderfully giving person. Miles City lost a true icon!
Cindy and Tom Erickson says
What a wonderful lady! Her entire family is in our thoughts and prayers!
Dolores Willson says
I’m so sorry that Sharon is gone, but her legacy will live on in all of our memories. My sincere condolences to all her family and dear friends. I truly looked up to her since I was a little girl. She was a beautiful person.
Terry and Charice Virag says
I have known Sharon and Stan for a long long time and she was such a giving lady that had a big heart and loved to help out all the time. My heart is saddened as we lost a good one. But now she is in the arms of Jesus. To Stan and the rest of the family stay strong thru it all and may God Bless
Vicki McLean says
I am so sorry to hear if your mothers passing. I knew she was sick and had so much Faith and was an inspiration for so many others !! May she now find the Peace & comfront that she surely has earned! I can already see her spreading her wings, watching over so many people. My Love to all of you during this difficult time.
Kris Rasmussen says
To the family of Sharon,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sharon was a wonderful lady & will be missed.
You are in my thoughts & Prayers
Mary says
So sorry for your loss, many thoughts and prayers sent for you and your family.
Ashley says
Ashley says : Gone but not forgotten God has us in his memory because John 5 :28,29 says there is going to be a resurrection. Hoping soon your grief will become happy memories
Glady & Al says
So sorry for this loss. Miles City will really miss you Sharon. God bless your family.
Toni Grenz says
There are no words that can ease the loss of a parent/family member. Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
When I think of Sharon it always brings to mind having Girl Scouts at her house. Fond memories of childhood.
Jim & Cathy Bastian says
We are so sorry! Sharon had such an impact on so many people’s lives. So many people live their lives and never really make a difference. Sharon made a difference. Our kids enjoyed her as the played basketball, Jim and I enjoyed her when she would come into the store. Wherever she went she would look around and see who she knew, and then she would come to you ,just to say “Hi.” Thanks for sharing her with all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this hard time.
Kevin & Sheila Krausz says
So sorry for your loss. Sharon was a great lady.
Diana Davis says
I will miss my friend of many years. Thinking of you today and your family,Sharon
Jean jones says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Many prayers for all.
Pam Rogge says
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days ahead. Cherish the memories of a special lady!
Sandy Rabe says
To Sharon’s family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May all the wonderful memories give you comfort and peace. God Bless you all.
Gary & Muriel says
What a special lady! She cannot be replaced but all of the special memories so many people in Miles City have will live on forever. She contributed so much to so many people. Our prayers to Stan and Family.
Art and Sandy Peaslee says
We were saddened to hear of Sharon’s passing, the whole Stanhope/Clelland Family is in your thoughts.
Casey & Cindy Phalen says
Sorry for you loss. I really enjoyed working with Ms Sharon. Keep her memories close
Cindy Berg says
So sorry for your loss. RIP Sharon.
Charlie and Margaret Brown says
Sharon was an amazing person. She was such a kind and thoughtful person. She was always looking for ways to help. We knew her through the bank, basketball and school. I was blessed to have her as a paraprofessional for a year and she was so good with the kids. She was so proud of her own kids, grandkids and nieces and nephews. We are so sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort in your many wonderful memories of her. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She will truly be missed.
Sandi and Jim Updyke says
What a beautiful lady heaven has gained. An angel for many here on earth and many more to come in heaven. God bless you all at this most difficult time.
Dave Smith says
Sharron was one of a kind. My first association with Sharron was her and her family babysit my oldest son. The way she worked with the 5th and 6th grade was superb four of my boys participated as 5th and 6th graders. My self and two of my sons coachedin the program. She will be hard to replace. My Prayers continue for her family.
Dave and Jody Smith
Connie Wyman and Ron McPherson says
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May she fly with the angels!
martha crandall says
Sharon never quit. She gave her all; no matter what. My sympathy.
Deb Bartholomew says
To All Of Sharon’s Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sharon was truly an amazing woman with a heart of gold. God has gained a True Angel. Sharon contributed and supported our community in every way possible. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her as she touched so many lives, young and old, throughout her life. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. She will always be a Treasure in your hearts and never forgotten. Treasure your memories as they will help get you through difficult times ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kristi Celander says
What a great lady. Kind, compassionate, caring, giving, patient… Heaven has surely gained an angel. My deepest condolences to Sharon’s family and friends.
Dennis and Lavonne Schroeder says
Heaven has certainly gained a guardian angel. She will continue to watch over all of her children. RIP Sharon.
Ron and Marilyn Frize says
We were so sad to hear of Sharon’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady who impacted so many in our community. Our prayers are with her entire family.
Tory says
Dear Randy, Shelly and Sherry and Family,
You were blessed with one of the BEST! Sharon was a friend to EVERYONE and always took the time to say hello and catch up on life and had a gift to make us feel special. She touched so many lives of all ages and will be remembered so fondly.
Her sweet spirit lives on in each one of you!
Much Love and sympathy,
Tory
Eileen and Vern Entzel says
Sharon’s family is in our thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed our visits. She will be greatly missed by many and hope all the good memories will help in the days ahead.
Betty Cartr O'Brien says
I remember Sharon as she grew up in Kinsey – in fact, I remember “baby sitting her and her siblings” msny times. She certainly turned out to be good and caring person. May God rest your soul Sharon –
Mel Quale says
Sharon was a woman of great charm and a blessing to all who had the good fortune to have known her. God rest your soul Sharon, your faith has never wavered.
Carlene Root says
Stan and families of Sharon, Sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. She put up a good fight. She will be missed by all who knew her. I will miss seeing her in Church. My sympathies to Stan and Sharon families. Carlene Aastrom Root.
Voni Tally says
We are so sorry for your loss. Sharon was a great lady and such a support to our community in so many ways. May God bless all of you in your continued time of sorrow. Voni & Scott Tally
Trevor and Donna Mae Huss says
Stan and family,
Deepest sympathy for your loss. Sharon was very special and loved by all of Miles City. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.
Fern Griggs says
So sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. I also grew up in Kinsey and knew her family well. When I stayed all night with Christine Scanlan {grade school] we crossed the road and played with the Campbell kids! My prayers to all her family at this time. Fern Carey Griggs
Caroline Ford says
Our moms were such good friends-all their trips to Billings-they spent hundreds of miles together. Your mom was a part of our family so long. She always called me “honey”.
A fine lady she was!
Agnes & Ken Drane says
Dear Sherry & Breezy, So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. She was a gem of a lady and always so kind. She will be greatly missed by all. God Bless your family.
Agnes & Ken Drane
Fred Anderson says
Sharon was such a special person. Her cheerful attitude and “can do” attitude was an inspiration for everyone
she encountered. Her hard work with the middle school and younger basketball programs in Miles City have been a foundation for our high school teams for years.
I always enjoyed working with Sharon when I worked at CCDHS. She will be badly missed but not forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Fred and Vicky Anderson