Remembering Sharon E. Best, 1947-2025

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Family and friends are remembering Sharon Best and sharing this remembrance with the community now:

Sharon Elizabeth Best of West Seattle died on April 5, 2025 of complications due to Parkinson’s Disease. Beloved spouse of Margey Thoresen (deceased 2018). Sister of Mark Best (deceased). Survived by her brother, Jerry Best, her niece Wyndie, her brothers-in-law Drew and Howard Thoresen and her sister-in-law, Deb Thoresen, and by many loving friends.

Sharon received her BA Degree (with honors) from the University of Missouri in 1969 and her Juris Doctor Degree (with honors) from the University of Florida in 1977.

She was a Retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army (1968 – 1988). She received a National Defense Service Medal – Excellence-in- Competition Badge (pistol), a Distinguished International Shooter Badge, an Army Commendation Medal, and a Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. She directed that her cremated ashes be interned in the Tahoma VA National Cemetery in Kent Washington in memory of her 20 years of military service.

After retiring from the Army, she began practicing law, becoming a respected West Seattle Real Estate and Estate Planning attorney.

In lieu of flowers, conations in her memory may be sent to Mary’s Place (www.marysplaceseattle.org).

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Chris June 2, 2025 (9:50 am)

Sharon was a very good estate attorney and took care of our family and others being sure that everything was in place. We have continued, over the years, to be very thankful for her. She will certainly be missed.

SlimJim June 2, 2025 (10:02 am)

Rest in Peace. We worked with Sharon and appreciated her professional, friendly demeanor.

Peter S. June 2, 2025 (4:54 pm)

Another customer of Sharon’s, here. She was great to deal with. Very professional and unquestionable integrity. Sorry to learn of her passing.

Some of us old-timers will remember that her office was in the old “Groth Funeral Home”.

Kristi M June 4, 2025 (5:20 pm)

Sharon was a great estate and real estate attorney; I used her for both. She was very knowledgeable, professional and operated with integrity. She was a very nice and fun person too as was Margey. I remember when she purchased the Groth Funeral Home and turned it into “The White House”, that was a great decision. She will be missed, my condolences to her family and friends.

Kristi M June 4, 2025 (5:24 pm)

Sharon was a knowledgeable real estate and estate attorney; I used her services in both areas. She had the highest integrity, I totally trusted whatever she told me. I remember when she purchased the Groth Funeral Home and turned it into “The White House”! This photo totally captures her spirit. I am very sorry to learn of her death, my condolences to her family and friends.

Steffi June 5, 2025 (6:51 pm)

I did a lot of business with her company.Always good, RIP neighbor. Old Wside is SO connected.

Kim Naranjo June 9, 2025 (2:58 pm)

I only knew Sharon after Parkinson’s made life challenging for her. Meeting her was a gift and I will always remember her generosity and empathy for others. She was a member of the “Dead End Yacht Club” and I accompanied her to one of the parties a few years ago; she enjoyed a good party and I liked to tell her that she was the “straw that stirred the drink” wherever she went. RIP, Sharon!

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