Sharon Hicks

Obituary of Sharon Johnson Hicks

SHARON JOHNSON HICKS 3/10/1947 - 10/9/2010 No Services are scheduled for Sharon Johnson Hicks who passed away at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz on October 9, 2010. Sharon, 63 years of age, was born in Manitowoc Wisconsin on March 10, 1947 and moved to Santa Cruz 35 years ago. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1965, and attended the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, WI and Foothill College in Lost Altos, Ca. She was the co-founder of Johnson Hicks Marine, and later Interphase Technologies, Inc, both specializing in marine electronic equipment. Her career in the marine business spanned over 30 years. Sharon was an avid boater and had spent several years with her husband Charles, cruising the West Coast of Mexico and California. Among Sharon's many passions were gourmet cooking, quilting, ceramics, gardening, collectables, karaoke and throwing great parties. Sharon will be remembered for her artistic creativity, her enthusiasm, and her giving personality. She will be missed. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Charles Hicks of Santa Cruz, her sister Carole Hansen of Manitowoc, Wi, and three brothers, Robert Gadzinski of Kewaunee, Wi, Richard Gadzinski of Lake Tomahawk, Wi and Roger Gadzinski of Denmark, Wi. A memorial to Sharon will be arranged and, honoring her wishes, her ashes will be scattered at sea.
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