Dan's friend, Sharolyn, passed away last Tuesday. Dan was her home teacher in their BYU student ward. They became good friends over the years and shared a lot in common. Dan said she was the most positive person he has ever met, even through her trial of cancer.
I never met her, but after going to the funeral on Saturday, I felt like I knew her a little more. I wish I could've met her. She was an amazing person. Her family and friends said that she always said everyday was the best day of her life. She lived each day to the fullest and always trusted in her Heavenly Father.
Sharolyn Gabbitas
1977 ~ 2011
Sharolyn Gabbitas, 34, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, passed away on September 13, 2011 at her home in Provo, Utah following an extended illness with Fibro Sarcoma primary bone cancer.
Sharolyn was born June 13, 1977 in Payson, Utah to Jay and Margie Gabbitas.
Sharolyn was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many callings including Relief Society President of the BYU 229nd Ward. She received her LDS Temple endowments on June 13, 2001 in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple.
Sharolyn graduated from Payson High School and LDS Seminary in 1995. She attended Utah State University and Utah Valley University. She was Youth City Mayor for Payson City 1994-95. She was a gifted singer and pianist. She was a family member known affectionately as Aunt Sharn. She was a friend to all.
Sharolyn was a brilliant business woman and entrepreneur. She worked for: Franklin Covey in management; EDS; Lightbridge, Inc; Info. Space;
Authorize.net and in recent years was the founder and owner of her own company, Connect Business Services, LLC. She always said each day was "the best day of her life".
Sharolyn is survived by: her parents, Jay & Margie Gabbitas, Payson; sister, Natalie (Alen) Frandsen, Riverton; brothers, Jared Jay Gabbitas, Santaquin; Sterling Rex (Stephanie) Gabbitas, Gilbert, Arizona; Jordan Brett Gabbitas and Spencer Layne Gabbitas, of Payson; grandmother, Katheryn Hickman, Benjamin; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and her loyal poodles, Daphne and Belle.