The sweetest and kindest woman. Truly an angel on earth. A joy to know her. She is has been welcomed back home to family gone before.
Barbara Lund
In Loving Memory
Sharon Jacobsen Persch
1932•2026
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Sharon Jacobsen Persch
November 14, 1932 – September 18, 2026
Sharon Jacobsen Persch, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully at her home on September 18, 2026, at the age of 93.
Sharon was born on November 14, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Neldon Jacobsen and Louise Christensen Jacobsen. She graduated from South High School in 1951. Gifted in both music and dance, Sharon was an accomplished pianist and taught ballroom dancing at the Arthur Murray Dance Company in Salt Lake City.
Her life centered on the two things she cherished most: her family and her faith. Sharon and Cap Persch were sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple and shared 74 years of marriage. Sharon devoted herself to raising her four children and creating a loving, faith-filled home. The family spent several years living in California before returning to Salt Lake City. She was a wife and mother whom we loved and cherished.
Over the years, Sharon held Church callings, including on the Primary General Board and Relief Society presidencies for two wards. She served a proselyting mission in Washington State. Sharon also had a deep love for genealogy and preserving her family history.
She enjoyed traveling and treasured the memories she made with family and friends.
Sharon is survived by her husband Cap Persch; her sons, Steve Persch (Carol Brinton), Dave Persch (Kathryn Jones), and Bill Persch (Mary Jo Chlopek); 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren, with one more on the way.
She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Wendy Persch.
Sharon will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. Her love and devotion will remain an enduring example to the generations who follow her.
Funeral Service
Saturday, September 26, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Larkin Sunset Lawn
2350 East 1300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Viewing
Friday, September 25, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Utah Transplant Buddy Fund.
The family extends our heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and staff at the transplant center. Also, our gratitude to Tina Ouzounian, and to all those who cared for and assisted Sharon during her transplant journey.
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I met Sharon when we were15&16 and we went thru High school together. I later married her brother Gail and we loved playing monopoly with Cap and Sharon and dinners out with the families. Then we moved away to Oregon. I will miss her phone calls and laughs about old times! Love you ❤️
Pauline Jacobsen
It has been an honor being Sharon’s nurse and caring for her. I made sure she was the first patient of the day because her spirit lifted mine and I could feel her love throughout the day. I will miss her dearly. My heartfelt love and condolences to Cap and family. It was a privilege meeting you all.
Tina Ouzounian
Sharon is a miracle woman having lived this many years after an organ transplant a long time ago. She and Cap were the sources of much warmth and friendship in our neighborhood. She made life better for many.
Don Allen
I love Cap and Sharon so much. She was a dear friend of my mom and dad and I was close to Wendy. Sharon and Wendy have a lot to catch up to catch up on. Heaven just got one of the best! Sending comfort and prayers to Cap!
Stephanie Olpin Royter
You were always so welcoming when they changed us into your ward. We will always remember how aware you were of who you ministered to and how much you cared about everyone. We send your grieving family our sincere condolences.
John and JoAnn Hinckley
Cap and Sharon were fun neighbors. Sharon was sweet and always so delightful to visit with. Sending love 🩷
Doug and Janet Todd
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