August 21, 1938 - January 31, 2021
Sharon L’Ecuyer (aka Biersmith) died peacefully, at Villa St. Francis on January 31, 2021. She was born August 21, 1938 in Greenleaf, KS to Dr Lynn and Mary Frances L’Ecuyer, the youngest of four children. She graduated from Mount St Scholastica in 1956 and then from St Mary’s Nursing School in Kansas City in 1959. She married James R. Biersmith in June 1960 and they raised 5 children together. She was an active member of St. Francis Xavier church and school for many years. She worked as a nurse for over 40 years in a wide variety of settings. She enjoyed many creative activities including sewing, pottery, design and music. Perhaps one of her favorite activities was spending time with her large extended family and many good friends.
Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings - Sr. Mary Mel L’Ecuyer OSB, and Dr. Jerome L’Ecuyer, and her good friend and companion Willard "Bill" Naylor. She is survived by her brother Mel L’Ecuyer, her children Greg Biersmith, Denise Biersmith, Jean Pyle (Marty), Lora Biersmith, and Suzann Jenkins (Bryan) as well as grandchildren Megan Robinett, Sara, Megan and Kelly Pyle, Rebecca Mattsson, and Jude, Luke, Thomas, and Mary Katherine Jenkins. She leaves behind other dear friends and family members too numerous to mention.
A visitation will be held 9:00 am, Friday July 16 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1001 E. 52nd St., Kansas City, Missouri. Mass following at 10:00 am In thanksgiving for the wonderful care she received, the family suggests donations in her memory to Villa Saint Francis Catholic Care Center, 16600 W 126th St, Olathe, KS 66062.
