Sharon Jean Oswald Schamber

Sharon Jean Oswald Schamber, Died April 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean T. Schamber, and her parents Arnold and Jeanne Oswald. She lived a life of adventure, service, and connection. From her nursing degree from the University of Minnesota in 1957, where she met her husband, Col. Dean T. Schamber, USA Ret, they embarked on a military journey, that took her to Hawaii, Kentucky, San Francisco, Georgia, Texas, Washington DC, Panama, and ultimately back to her beloved home in Kailua, Hawaii, where they lived 50 years. Sharon found her passion in real estate, making lasting friendships and connections throughout her career. She was a past president of the Honolulu Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists, an active member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and a passionate supporter of P.E.O. and Soroptimist International, Sharon’s love for people and travel led her to visit all fifty states and over fifty countries. Sharon is survived by her children James Schamber of Volcano, Hawaii, Stephanie Hika and LeeAnn Stephan of Kailua, Hawaii, John Schamber and Wayne Yoshigai of Honolulu, Hawaii, her hanai son Brian Wood of Dalkey, Ireland, her sister Betsy Bradford of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and her sister and brother-in-law Christine and Randy Rahn of Edmonds, Washington, Aunt Margaret Oswald, New Ulm, Minnesota, 7 granddaughters and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Honolulu on July 15, at 10:00 am. She will be interred with her husband in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to P.E.O. International, or the Hawaii Dog Foundation. Sharon’s impact on the world will not be forgotten.