Sharon Rose Peters

Sharon Rose Peters, 81, of Wibaux, Montana, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Wibaux. Visitation will be held at 6:00 pm Monday, August 3, 2026, at Sharon’s family home in Wibaux. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wibaux with Pastor Liz Franz officiating. Burial will follow in the Wibaux cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Wibaux has been entrusted with arrangements. Sharon was born on January 2, 1945, in Glendive, Montana, to Sidney and Gladys (Granat) Woodard. She was raised and educated in the Wibaux area and graduated from Wibaux County High School in 1963. In February 1966, Sharon married Harold Bakken in Wibaux. Together they welcomed three children: Shane, Travis, and Ericka. The family made their home on the Bakken farm, four miles north of Wibaux, where they lived until 1981. During that time, Sharon worked for 14 years as a legal secretary for R.W. Heineman, Attorney at Law. On May 20, 1983, Sharon married Lanny Peters in Glendive, Montana. Their family grew with the addition of Lanny’s son, Clinton. Sharon and Lanny made their home in Wibaux and shared 36 years of marriage together. Sharon devoted many years of service to her community, serving as the Wibaux County Treasurer from 1990 until her retirement in 2011. Nothing brought Sharon greater joy than her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was their biggest fan, faithfully attending sporting events, school programs, and any activity in which they participated. A proud Wibaux Longhorn at heart, she rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on her family and community. Throughout her life, Sharon faced challenges that tested her deeply, including family, health, and personal struggles. Through it all, she demonstrated extraordinary resilience, courage, and an enduring commitment to rebuilding her life. She was the heart of her family, a steady source of strength, love, and support who helped hold everyone together through life's joys and hardships. Her unwavering devotion to those she loved left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Sharon was blessed with the love and support of many wonderful friends who became like family. They shared countless memories, celebrated life’s joys, and stood by her through its challenges with unwavering kindness and loyalty. Their friendship brought her comfort, laughter, and strength, and they remained a constant source of love and support through her final days. Sharon treasured these special bonds, and her family is deeply grateful for the compassion, care, and friendship that surrounded her throughout her life and up until her passing. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Gladys Woodard; her husband, Lanny Peters; and her brothers, Jerry Woodard and Monte Woodard. She is survived by her sister, Judy Conrad of Dickinson, North Dakota; her children, Shane (Tracey) Bakken of Billings, Montana, Travis (Natalie) Bakken of Wibaux, Montana, Clinton (Whitney) Peters of Columbus, Montana, and Ericka (Roger) Henschel of Montana City, Montana; sister in laws Claudia, Irene, and Debbie, as well as her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Sharon's legacy lives on through the family she loved so deeply the community she faithfully served, and the countless lives she touched with her strength, kindness, and unwavering love. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.silhafuneralhomes.com

Sharon Rose Peters

January 2, 1945 - July 30, 2026

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January 2, 1945 - July 30, 2026

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