Iva May Sharp, 91, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Village, Blue Springs. Services will be held on Sunday, March 31st at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO, with visitation from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., and Memorial held at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Lung Association.
Iva was born October 18, 1927, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of William and Eva R. (Herke) Robinson. She was a co-owner of Clark Plumbing Company and Woody Sharp Construction Company, working to build these businesses with her husband. Iva was well known
in the Independence community for her service and creativity. She taught Decorative Art classes from her studio for many years. While residing in Independence, Iva often served as a board member in multiple community service organizations including PTA, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Independence Young Matrons, and YM Children’s Theater. She received the Diamond Circle Award for 60 years of service in Beta Sigma Phi. Her community service continued after she relocated to Table Rock Lake in 1978. Iva was one of the founders of the Table Rock Art Guild and served as President for several terms. She was known for closing her Art Guild meetings with, “I’ll see you next meeting with a smile on my face and a painting in my hand”. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Iva was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Clark (Woody) Sharp Jr.; her son, Clark E. Sharp III; and grandsons, Clark E. Sharp IV and Adam Roach.
She is survived by daughters, Barbara Winholtz and husband Will of Blue Springs and Judy Tuckness of Lenexa, KS. Iva had 3 children, 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441