Sharon Ann Gose

Sharon Ann Gose passed away peacefully, January 8, 2025 at the age of 88 surrounded by her family. She was born in Toledo on August 22, 1936 to Fred and Mildred Wight. Sharon married Grant E. "Bud" Gose in 1958, their union lasted for 57 wonderful years until his passing in 2015. Sharon always made everyone feel welcome. Her smile and laughter lit up the room and she had a heart of gold. She and Bud loved entertaining family and friends for their summertime pool parties, especially those 4th of July bashes! Sharon was a graduate of Whitmer High School, class of 1954. She was involved in many activities including softball, field hockey, and archery and she was also a member of the Library Council, Y Teens and Quill and Scroll. One of Sharon’s strongest interests included bowling. Throughout her time, Sharon participated in 12 National WIBC tournaments, 16 State of Ohio Tournaments, and 20 TWBA tournaments. She was able to achieve her highest bowled games of 288 and 287 and her 700 series was the first 700 ever bowled in the history of the TWBA tournaments. In addition to being an avid bowler herself, she was also involved in numerous bowling related organizations, including the WIBC, TWBA, National 600 and 700 bowling clubs and the Toledo Blade Queens. Sharon was a past secretary for the TWBA and was a delegate for many years to both the WIBC and the OWBA conventions. Sharon was a collector of anything with an owl on it and if you looked closely, you could easily spot owl décor all around her house! She loved to roller blade, ice skate and ride her bike. She even participated in the 150 mile round trip Bike to the Bay on two occasions. Sharon and Bud enjoyed supporting sports of all levels. One of their favorite past-times was attending their granddaughters’ gymnastics and track meets, rarely missing a weekend competition with the girls. She and Bud also enjoyed attending local athletic events including the Mud Hens, UT football, UT women’s basketball and Whitmer basketball and football. Sharon was also a big fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes! Sharon’s previous work experience included working for Bud’s family business, Gose and Son Market, a longtime staple in North Toledo. She worked for Washington Local Schools retiring in 2014 after 20 years of service as a secretary in the Central Office. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bud and her two sisters, Agnes Finn and Eileen Bielski. She is survived by her son, Tim, daughter, Jami (Scott) Sievers, granddaughters Megan and Erin Sievers, and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Pat (Don) Smith, step-sisters, Judy Pidcock and Mary Jane Ryan, as well as many other extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 West Sylvania Ave. Toledo on Friday, January 24 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. A service will be held at 2:00 pm with interment at Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to The Washington Township Police Department, 2469 Shoreland Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43611.

Sharon Ann Gose

August 22, 1936 - January 8, 2025