Sharon Kay Forinash, 78, a resident of Blue Springs, Mo. passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her home. She was born November 8, 1943, to Earl and Mildred (Nelson) Moore in Plentywood, Mont.
Sharon graduated from Westby High School in 1961. She was united in marriage to Max Forinash on October 6, 1962, in Westby, Mont. Her greatest love was her family; husband, daughters, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews and they loved her. Sharon was a stay-at-home mother who enjoyed attending her children’s activities and later, the activities of her grandchildren. She loved teaching ceramics and attending KC Royals games. She was a proud KC Royals season ticket holder for over 20 years, including the years the Royals won the World Series in 1985 and 2015. Sharon also enjoyed all things musical, including Starlight Musicals, performances by the First United Methodist Church Choir and the Blue Springs High School Marching Band. One special delight was the time she and a friend saw Elvis in concert. Sharon was also a gifted musician in her own right, having taught herself to play the piano, organ, and various other instruments by ear.
Survived by her loving husband, Max Forinash of Blue Springs; daughters, Machele Ruddy and husband John of Independence, Mo., Melissa Forinash of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Kathryn Ruddy of Chicago, Ill., Thomas Ruddy of Denver, Colo., Mallory Boone of Kansas City; siblings, Richard Moore of Miles City, Mont., Ferne Schulz of Mission, Kan., Marlys Nordhagen of Plentywood, Mont., Doris Jacobson of Parshall, N.D., Calvin Moore and wife Shar of White Sulphur Springs, Mont., Danny Moore and wife Val of Plentywood. Sharon is preceded in death by her twin daughters, Alice Kay and Marie Kay Forinash; parents, Earl and Mildred Moore; brothers, Lloyd Moore, Norman Moore, Ronnie Moore, and Doran Moore.
A private burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Kindred Hospice. Memories of Sharon and words of comfort for her family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.