Sharon Kay (Robinson) Rudolph was born on Oct. 30, 1943, to Leo and Gladys Robinson. She grew up on the family farm in Bainville alongside her siblings, Gloria, Robert and Edward. Sharon loved the outdoors and spent much of her childhood surrounded by horses, dogs, cats and other farm animals. She attended Bainville School and graduated in 1961. After graduating, Sharon moved to Glasgow, Mont., where she met Ricardo. They married and moved to Puerto Rico, where their son, Ricky, was born in 1964. Their daughter, Malinda, was born in 1970 while the family was living in Poulsbo, Wash. In 1986, Sharon moved back home to the family farm in Bainville. She reconnected with her classmate Leslie and they married in 1990. Together, they enjoyed many years spending time with family and friends and spoiling their grandchildren. Throughout her life, Sharon served her community and family in countless meaningful ways. She worked as a classroom volunteer, elementary library assistant, supply clerk at the Bremerton Naval Shipyard, kindergarten aide, and school janitor. She was also deeply involved in her church, serving as a Sunday School teacher and coordinator, a Vacation Bible School director and a dedicated volunteer. Sharon contributed to the Bainville community by writing several columns for the local newspaper, helping organize community events and serving on the Bainville Cemetery Committee. She had a deep love for reading all types of books and read so many throughout her life that she could have filled her own library. She also enjoyed sewing and crafting, lovingly creating quilts and blankets for family members and friends. One of her greatest joys was coloring and crafting with her grandchildren. Sharon was a passionate sports fan who loved watching or listening to baseball, football, basketball and softball. She was a lifelong fan of the Mariners, Twins, Seahawks, Vikings and Sonics. Sharon had a special gift for giving and serving others. Whenever family, friends or members of the community were in need, she was there to help, often quietly and without recognition. Sharon passed away Jan. 17, 2026. She will be deeply missed every day by all who knew and loved her. Family: daughter, Malinda and Paul Nelson; granddaughters, Chelsie and Taylor Rothschiller, Britney and Justin Plumb, Mattea and Makenzie Nelson; and great-grandsons, Declan and Caleb Rothschiller and Noah Plumb. Special family friends: Sandi, Nicholas and Katie Litzenberger, along with numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by parents, Gladys and Leo Robinson; siblings, Edward, Robert and Gloria; husband, Leslie; and son, Ricky. A memorial service will be Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. MST at Bainville School. Donations can be given to the Bainville First English Lutheran Church PO Box 13, Bainville, MT 59212. In honor of Sharon’s love for books, the family will be donating a free book exchange box to be placed in Bainville Park. (Paid Obituary)