Susan Sharpe

Susan Sharpe, age 59, of Huntington, passed away at 4:03 p.m. Saturday (September 28, 2013) at her home. Family will receive friends from 3 - 7 p.m. Tuesday (October 1, 2013) at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday (October 2, 2013) at the Huntington Church of the Brethren, 306 East Washington Street, Huntington, IN with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Pastor Tim Troyer and Pastor Josh Wood will officiate. Entombment will be held in the Greenlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or an animal shelter of donor’s choice in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750. Susan was born January 16, 1954, in Wabash County, the daughter of Donald and Wanda (Morford) Dreyer. She graduated in 1972 from Huntington North High School. Susan married Ronald Sharpe on November 23, 1977 in St. Charles, Missouri. Susan was the owner of Canine Companion for over 12 years and owner of the patent for animal products Quiet Dog and The Anxiety Wrap. She was a certified service dog and therapy dog trainer. Susan was a columnist in several publications on animal behavior. She was former owner and operator of the Oak Lanes from 1983 - 1998. Susan attended Huntington Church of the Brethren for many years. She was a member of the SPCA animal rescue organization. Susan loved all animals, especially horses and dogs. Susan is survived by her husband of 35 years - Ronald Sharpe of Huntington; her parents - Don and Wanda Dreyer of Huntington; one daughter - Sheena (Josh) Wood of Jefferson, Ohio; one son - Justin (Marisol) Sharpe of Fort Wayne; three step sons - Jon (Susan) Sharpe of Fort Wayne, Jeffrey (Glenna) Sharpe of Fort Wayne and James (Kerry) Sharpe of Fort Wayne; one step daughter - Jeanne Cook of Fort Wayne; one brother - Steve (Roberta) Dreyer of Fort Wayne; one sister - Gail (Carroll) Kelley of McCordsville, Indiana; her aunt - June Swing of Roanoke; twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her sister, Linda Dreyer, preceded Susan in death.

Susan Sharpe

January 16, 1954 - September 28, 2013