Sharon J. Bartnick, age 66, of Cambridge died unexpectedly February 19, 2024 at home. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, March 2nd at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Friday, March 1st at our Cambridge location and also one hour prior to the service Saturday. Burial will be in Oak Leaf Cemetery in East Bethel.
Sharon “Sheen” Jean Bartnick was born in Cambridge, Minnesota October 17, 1957 to Melvin and Shirley Baker. She grew up in Bethel, Minnesota and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1975.
She had 2 children, Johnnie and Tami, whom she was extremely proud of. Additionally, her grandsons, Blake and Carter, were her pride and joy. She enjoyed spending time with them any chance she got. She also loved being a dog grandma to Remi and Roxi. She loved her job at the Cambridge-Isanti School District where contributing to the lives of others brought her much fulfillment. She had a special place in her heart for students with special needs.
Sharon also was a woman of unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. When the sun was shining you could find her in the Lavender Garden at the Cambridge City Park listening to her daily devotionals. You could also find her by the water soaking up the sun, whether it be on a boat, by a pool, or listening to the waves of Lake Superior during her many trips to Duluth with her daughter, grandsons, and friends.
Sharon passed away February 19, 2024, in her home at the age of 66 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Shirley Baker; daughter, Tami “Mimi” (Bartnick) Weinman; and close family relative, Jimmy “Jim” Berg.
Sharon will be lovingly remembered by her son, Johnnie (Amanda) Bartnick; grandsons, Blake and Carter Bartnick of Cambridge, Minnesota; beloved sister, Susan “Ish” Baker of East Bethel; brother, David (Pam) Baker of Baudette, Minnesota. Sharon will be deeply missed by family, friends, and the Cambridge-Isanti Community.
Sharon is what I call a “firecracker” funny, witty, and she told it like it was! She was always more concerned about others no matter their situation whether health issues, job, or family she was so kind! I will miss her smile her funny stories and loud laughter and being able to see her every day. Every time she talked about her children and grandkids and the future doctor in the family (which was all the time by the way) you could see her eyes light up! Sharon was and will forever be a very proud grandma and mother Godspeed Sharon…My condolences to all the family and friends of Sharon…
Sending all of our love (and hugs) to the Bartnick Family. I always enjoyed seeing Sharon at Tami’s and when she would pick us up when we needed a ride.
Sheen wasn’t just the other grandma she was my good friend. We spent weekends together going to Blake and Carter’s sporting events. Two years in a row attending Moon Dance Jam,she loved to see Hair Ball perform.There were 3 things she could never fine her keys her phone and her teeth. But she always found LOVE for Johnnie Amanda Blake Carter Tami Susan David and Pam her extended family and so many friends. We were always together on Christmas Eve and all of the Bartnick and Manske’s birthdays. Our most memorable moment was when we together witnessed the birth of our first grandson Blake. She was dedicated to her job her students and the community R I P Sheen we all LOVE you.
I did already comment on the the families page, but I have to share again what a special woman she was to my daughter Morgan who was one of her students who she had known for years and seen her go through some of the biggest struggles. And when she found out she was gonna get to work with Morgan again at the High school she was so excited and she told her so many times how proud of her she was and she meant it. Morgan likes to give nicknames to staff members, especially if she has a difficult time pronouncing their name so back in 3rd grade which now Morgan will be a senior she gave Sharon the nickname Bees, Ms. Bees. And it stuck all these years. Morgan the other day after telling her the news she said it was hard to be at school and not see Sharon in the halls. And for graduation she is gonna put her Sharon aka Ms. Bee’s name on her cap. She will be very and deeply missed. Brings me peace that she had a relationship with Jesus and one day we will see her again.
Growing up, Sharon was always at our house in Bethel. She was my sister Wendy’s best friend. So I do remember her fantastic laugh, getting her to laugh was never a challenge! They’re a lot of time in between that and now, but we did run into each other sadly at other people’s funerals. She was a fantastic person and I relish the last hug I gave her!!🤗😞😢
Sharon babysat us some when my sister and I were little, along with Susan. When she got married my sis was her flower girl and I was so sad not be too old for that job that I coveted. Sharon found a spot for me to light a candle at the ceremony. When I went up to do the task, the candle refused to light. I was mortified and had to have my dad come up and help me. I don’t remember Sharon thinking I ruined her wedding luckily.
We didn’t see one another much but connected in recent years on Facebook. I could tell she was so proud of her family.
Sending my condolences and hugs to them all, but especially to Susan and Johnnie.
I met Sharon last year as a freshman. She was a woman that was very devoted to her job and was overall a great listener. She never failed to put smiles on other’s faces and was a very kind woman to be around. Not being able to see her in the school hallways, saying hi to her or just seeing her in choir feels weird. She was one of the best people I have ever met and this breaks my heart. Sharon, we will miss you so much in the community and in the high school. My condolences to the friends and family. Fly high.🩷🕊️
My deepest sympathy wishes to Sharon’s family. Sharon was always so fun to be with; I thoroughly enjoyed attending Travel basketball games and watching our grandsons play together. The
ticket counter at the basketball games is so empty now without her! RIP Sharon !!
I haven’t even known you a full year, but wow have you really impacted my life. Since the first time i met you, you’ve known how to make me laugh. i think anyone that has met you, could agree with me too. you had this humor and laugh that was just SO contagious. i loved seeing how much you loved not only your son, but your grandsons. it was always you and your boys against the world. i loved seeing how supportive you were, no matter what it was, you would support it. you just wanted everyone happy. In school you always liked to brag about how Carter was your grandson, you probably told the same person multiple times, but it just showed how proud you were to call him your grandson. I wasn’t in school with Blake, but i’m pretty positive you did this for him too. You were always full of endless stories , i swear someone could say just one single word and you would quickly interrupt just so you could tell a story that, that one single word reminded you of. i wish i could’ve just heard one more story, but i know when i enter heaven someday, you’ll have a million stories to share. i know everyone is going to miss all of your hellos at school, i know they made everyone’s day. you could turn a bad day into such a good one. you always put everyone first before your self, it’s something i noticed about you right away. your love was just so special. I remember you asking me “you’re pretty quiet aren’t you?” i think you found out real fast i wasn’t. i really will miss all of our talks, we both always had something to say. you always lit up any room you walked into. i’ll miss your high spirit and your energy, but i know someday i’ll get to experience it all again. I want to live more like Sharon. She was so simple, care free, and just wanted to see everyone smile.
I know how excited she was to not only see her grandson carter graduate but all of her kids she’s been working with for SO many years. i know she is going to be right there with them walking across the stage. She talked about her kids she worked with every single time i saw her. she was meant for that job. she was always so proud of them. Anyone that got the privilege to meet Sharon, is so extremely lucky. I know roxi and remi will miss all of her love, but i promise i’ll spoil them with love just like she did. She really was the best dog grandma. I have so much peace knowing that she’s HOME!! there is seriously no better place , then being in the loving hands of our Lord and Savior. I know she is up there picking out all of the spots her grandsons will love most. I know she is making absolutely everyone laugh, and i know she is telling endless stories. I know everyone will miss her , and her presence, but just remember that she will be there greeting us with so much love one day. I know if there are any thrift stores, or garage sales up there that’s where we will find her. I love you Sheen. I’m excited for the day I get to dance around with you in the sunflower fields.
Sharon and Susan, along with the entire Baker family, were the first folks I met when I moved to Bethel in 1968 as a newly wed with my husband Bob. I came from the South where people are friendly whether you know them or not. It was such a relief to me to find that family who was exactly that same way. They all quickly became some of the best friends, and so special to our two little girls who loved them dearly from the time they were born. They both babysat the girls, but more importantly, they came and visited and played with them because they loved them. There are so many things I could say here but mostly we want Susan, Johnnie and family, and David & wife, to know how special all of them are to us, as were Sharon, their parents, and Tami. We are so sad for all your grief during this hard time, but we love you and thank you for all the love you’ve shown to us over these 50 plus years, especially our dear Susan.
Sharon was such a quick witted and caring woman who will truly be missed by all those lucky enough to know her. Rest in peace dear friend!