On September 11, 2019, Sharon K. Sarnowski, (Yewan˄hel) , age 78, Oneida, started her journey to the spirit world. Sharon was born November 28, 1940 to the late Mitchell and Eleanor (Hill) LaMotte. Sharon grew up in Chicago where she met the love of her life, Alfred Sarnowski, and they were married on August 23, 1958. They are both together again and celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary which took place in August. In 1981 the family move to California, where Sharon was able to finish her Bachelors Degree. In 1996 the family moved to Oneida where she was able to leave her mark on Oneida as a Native American Indian Artist. She is survived by her children; Tammy (Cliff) Webster Jr., Sandra (Bryce) Thomas, and Christina Sarnowski (Ignacio Ruiz). Grandchildren; Paul Csotty, Kateri (Geronald) Skenandore, Robert Waci Wambdi Diaz, Alan L. Wambdi Wah-ku Thomas, Justine Sarnowski, Justin Sarnowski, Andrew Ruiz, and three great grandchildren. Sharon is further survived by her brother; Michael (Vicki) LaMotte, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Sarnowski in June of 2019, her son Scott Alan Sarnowski, her brother Arthur LaMotte, and her parents. Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere after 10:00AM Sunday September 15, 2015. Oneida Hymn Singers will sing at 1:30PM followed by a service at 2:00PM and a Drum service. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Flood for all his care and compassion. My Grandma: Sharon K. Sarnowski was extraordinary woman, whom had this electrified energy. If it wasn't her smile it was sure her wonderful laugh that you couldn't forget. When my family moved to California I remember her the time when she started the Indian center organization called Inland Area Native American (IANA) Center that focused on helping domestic violence for Indian families. She organized pow-wows, workshops, and finding help to all Indian people in the area. When she was working towards her Bachelors Degree at Valley college in San Bernardino, CA. She took this art class just for credit. Not realizing it set her on a path of her true calling on being such an beautiful artist that she discovered her gift from the creator. When she moved her family back to Oneida in 1996. Her dream was to be back home with her Oneida people. By sharing her artistic gifts that helped share some Oneida stories through her artwork. You will be able to find at the Oneida Child Care Center when she painted canvas of an Oneida family Harvesting St. Mary's hospital nursing floor in the waiting room an painting that was Inspired by her own daughters pose when she held her 1st child, with wining an contest back in 1997 Oneida License plate that she completed in one day and Oneida gaming's Christmas card contest an child pose Inspired by my child picture, also the 64 feet and 26 Piece Turtle of the Oneida calendar in the Oneida BC room. With the help of the Oneida community for making it an team effort. Her number one goal was to leave her mark as an Indian artist and she felt it was achieved when she was honored to have her drawings of the creation story under the HWY 54 bridge in Oneida with leaving her Indian name plated Yewanahel which means she puts her voice on something. Besides her accomplishments and educational she will forever be remembered by her family and friends of an spiritual, beautiful, passionate, talented, loving, kind, and gentle soul. With the love of her music she collected over the years that let her express who she was as an Eclectic diva which my grandfather gave her the nickname Jammer. She truly will never be forgotten, and she will badly missed from all whom had known her. Thank you, creator for gifting us such an angel. With all my love, your granddaughter; Kat