Remembering Sharon ‘Sheri’ Wallace, 1947-2026

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Family and friends are remembering Sheri Wallace, and sharing this remembrance with her community:

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Sharon “Sheri” Wallace.

Sheri passed away on April 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

She was born in Minot, North Dakota on July 3, 1947, and moved to Seattle in the early 1950s with her parents. She was a lifelong resident of West Seattle. She attended Holy Rosary and Chief Sealth High School.

She married the love of her life, Hugh “Pat” Wallace Jr, and they had two beautiful daughters, Stacy and Janice. They made their home in the same neighborhood she grew up in. Her grandsons Daniel and Ryan were her pride and joy.

She was an employee, then manager of Jan’s Beauty Supply in West Seattle for over 30 years. She retired in 2019 when the store closed.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and taking trips to Reno with her husband, Pat.

Sheri is survived by her loving husband for over 55 years, Hugh “Pat” Wallace Jr, her daughters, Stacy and Janice, her grandsons Daniel and Ryan, her sisters Jan (Dan) Burden and Holly Orchard.

The family wishes to extend their heartful thanks to Dr. Andrew Hahn and his team, with Harborview Palliative Care and the team with Providence at Home Hospice for their compassionate care of Sheri.

There will be no services per Sheri’s request.

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Kathy April 26, 2026 (10:55 am)

I remember her from Christmas shopping for the great costume jewelry at Jan’s. My condolences to her family and friends.

IMHO April 26, 2026 (12:36 pm)

Jan was such a fine person.Condolences to her family and to everyone who had the pleasure of crossing the door to her shop.

Seattlite April 26, 2026 (1:01 pm)

Sheri was such a wonderful, kind person and a great friend. She and I had some great laughs at our lunches and at her shop, Jan’s Beauty Supply, over the years of our friendship. I will miss her.Sympathies to Sheri’s loving, caring family.

Christine April 26, 2026 (1:11 pm)

I am so sorry to hear the news of Sheri’s passing. She was always fun to talk with and helpful with when shopping at Jan’s Beauty supply. My sincere condolences to her family.

Alki resident April 26, 2026 (2:33 pm)

Sheri was a wonderful woman. She was very accommodating at the store. I always wondered what happened to her after the store closed. RIP

aa April 26, 2026 (4:51 pm)

She was a lovely woman, always friendly and helpful. I’m glad she had a loving family and I hope her passing wasn’t too painful.

LAP April 26, 2026 (5:00 pm)

I’m so very sorry to learn of the passing of Sheri. She was a kind person who never failed to help me make the correct choice between products. My mom liked to shop at the store, too. My heartfelt condolences to the whole family. Rest in Peace, Sheri. 🙏😇💐

Liz Day April 26, 2026 (5:18 pm)

She was always so kind and helpful and helped my mom many times. My condolences to the family and extended family of Jan’s. Liz Day

Patty and Ron April 26, 2026 (6:20 pm)

Sheri was a very kind and thoughtful friend who will be missed. We had many fun times together . Condolences to the Family.

Sharonn April 26, 2026 (7:15 pm)

Sheri has a special place in my memories, kind, funny and more knowledge about her product than any other establishment. I have missed she, and her dear sister Jan since they left our community.

JJ April 27, 2026 (12:47 am)

Sheri was such a warm, graceful person. I hope she was able to truly enjoy her retirement and that her family find comfort in her memory. What an unfair loss.

BuckarooSis April 27, 2026 (7:42 am)

I am so sorry to hear that Sheri has passed. I truly enjoyed our conversations when I shopped at Jan’s. She had a lovely way of being, a good sense of humor and knew everything about all of what the shop had to offer. It was always a pleasure to see her. My sincere condolences to her Family and Friends.

Deo April 27, 2026 (7:55 am)

I was so sorry to read this. Sheri was so very kind and welcoming every time I visited her shop. She had a special way of lifting one’s spirits and I always left happier than I arrived. My heart goes out to her family and all her friends who will dearly miss her.