Sharon Kay Linton Gott, 79, of Valparaiso, In, passed away peacefully at her home (Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Naperville) on September 8th, 2024. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2014 and fought it valiantly every single day with a smile on her face until she passed. She was surrounded by her family and friends and the amazing team at Arbor Terrace, who also became her family. Born on February 2nd, 1945 in Providence, RI to the late Mary and Ivan Linton. They later settled in Valparaiso, IN, where she spent her childhood, and later graduated from Valparaiso High School, where she created lifelong friendships. Sharon also met her husband of 51 years, Dale W. Gott Jr in Valpo and they married in August of 1967. They settled on Lafayette St. where they raised their 3 beloved children, Kim, Jeff, and Tom. Sharon served on the Valparaiso Parks Department Board for 11 years and also worked for Valparaiso Community Schools for many years. Sharon and Dale retired and moved to Pretty Lake in Plymouth, IN and enjoyed playing golf and spending time on the water. They continued their retirement as snowbirds in Apache Junction, Arizona where they enjoyed their hobbies and entertained their many friends and family. Sharon lost her beloved husband Dale in 2018, and recently endured more heartbreak when she lost her son Jeffrey D. Gott in May of 2024. Sharon passionately loved Valpo Velvet Butter Pecan Ice Cream and enjoyed it almost every day. She loved being social with her best friends and being silly and making people laugh. She also loved to share her affinity for The Dancing Cowboys on TikTok. Sharon will always be remembered for her positive attitude, her contagious laugh, her whimsical ways, and her beautiful smile. Sharon will be missed greatly by everyone she came into contact with throughout her life.
Sharon is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Mike) Cook, daughter in law, Veronica Gott (late son Jeffrey Dale Gott), son Thomas Allen Gott, brother David (Sharon) Linton. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren; Garret, Ethan, Denali Cook, Isabel and Nathan Gott, and Benjamin and Molly Gott.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 13, 2024 from 10:00-11:30 AM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Graveside Service beginning at 12:00 PM at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Valparaiso Parks Department in Sharon’s name.
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My dear, dear friend. I will miss you so much, as will all your dear friends you have made throughout your wonderful life. You now get to be with your brother, sisters, Dale and Jeff. Prayers for Kim and Tom. -Nancy C Brown
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother. My husband, Larry and I lived in Lebanon, Indiana and met Dale and Sharon in Apache Junction on vacation The first day we arrived in AJ, she came to our condo and welcomed us explaining that she had lived in Lebanon and had relatives still there. We formed a close friendship with her and Dale from that time forward. The second year we were together and talking more about her time living in Lebanon and discovered that we had gone to the same elementary school for kindergarten but her family had moved to Valpo during the middle of that school year. As we talked she said her kids had always laughed about her kindergarten class picture as she was sitting up front with her legs crossed and looking very prim and proper. When she said that, I replied that there was a girl sitting like that in my kindergarten picture and I didn't know who she was. Come to find out, it was Sharon! From that day forward we referred to each other as "kinderpals". We visited with Sharon and Dale several times back in Indiana both in Lebanon and Valpo and stayed in touch over the years. My husband also developed Parkinson's and we would share information about treatments and exercise programs including Rock Steady Boxing which he participated in until he passed in December 2021. Sharon was a very special person and I am so glad that we were able to reconnect and form a lasting friendship! -Kay Walker
Kim, I am so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I still remember her at the stove 33 yrs ago at thanksgiving making her favorite oyster dressing. I know it’s been a difficult year but with God’s grace you and your family will find peace knowing she and Jeff are with your dad now inside the pearly gates. Prayers and thoughts for you all. -Aunt Virginia Gott
