Walla Walla, Wa - Sharon Lee (Holderby) Vance passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital after a week of heart and various other health issues. Sharon was born to Delbert and Helen (Verwolf) Holderby on June 21, 1945 in Seattle WA. She married her high school sweetheart Bob Vance in 1962 and soon moved to Walla Walla where they raised two daughters Teresa Larson and Lisa (McShane) Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, husband, son in law, and three nephews.

Sharon was a big part of her seven grandchildren's lives: Angie Tribbett, Krystal Larson, Nick McShane, Nathan Larson, Noelle McShane, Nalina McShane, and Nakesha McShane. She has numerous nieces and nephews, and there are many others who fondly call her Grama Sharon or Aunt Sharon. The family held a celebration of life in her backyard in June.