Sharlene Ann Russon

Sharlene Ann Ritchie Russon passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026. She was born in Lehi, Utah on October 14, 1935, to Wilson and Alwene Ritchie. She grew up in American Fork, Utah, and was the eldest of five children. She graduated from American Fork High School. Shortly after graduating from high school, she met the love of her life Merlin Russon. They married on March 23, 1955.

She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She held various positions throughout her life. Her favorite calling was working with the Young Women. Sharlene and Merlin were avid BYU Cougar fans and traveled with the Cougar Club whenever they could. After retirement they enjoyed traveling together, seeing various parts of the world. Nothing gave Sharlene more joy than spending time with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Merlin and son Steve. She is survived by daughter Jeris (Scott) Scoffield, daughter-in-law Mary Russon, and son Brad (Karen) Russon, 12 grand children and 29 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday Oct. 21, 2026, at the LDS chapel, 880 North 700 East in Lehi, Utah. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Lehi City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Maple Creek Hospice & The Spring Gardens Assisted Living staff for their loving care of Sharlene.