Sharon Maria Lannan, maiden name McLaglen, 81, passed away in her sleep peacefully on the morning of May 26, 2025 in her home with her beloved dog Eddie at her side. She was a much loved island resident for 19 years.
Sharon Maria Lannan, maiden name McLaglen, 81, passed away in her sleep peacefully on the morning of May 26, 2025 in her home with her beloved dog Eddie at her side. She was a much loved island resident for 19 years.
She was very involved in her community and volunteered at a variety of places: The San Juan Community Theater, animal shelter, library, the art museum. She immersed herself in painting and taking art classes and had many cherished friends and acquaintances in the art community.
She loved the County Fair and always entered her art there. She loved San Juan Island. She loved her animals and always had dogs, cats, birds and horses. Dedicating much of her life for them.
Born in Los Angeles on May 6, 1944 to Andrew V. McLaglen and Margarita Harrison, Sharon attended Marlborough School for Girls and Chouinard Art Institute. She was a freelance graphic designer in the late 60s and 70s and worked as a Story Analyst at Warner Brothers and MGM for over 25 years.
In Los Angeles she raised her three daughters, rode her horses and volunteered at the Junior League, the library, Getty Museum and the Sojourner House for Battered Women.
Sharon is survived by her three daughters Stephanie, Mikaela and Camille; and her four grandchildren Alex, Annabel, Victor and Ruby. She is also survived by her siblings Terri, Laurie, Mary and Josh.
She had an amazing sense of humor, was a great friend to many, and always gave good advice. She will be greatly missed!
A memorial will be held in Sharon’s honor at the Brickworks Event Center in Friday Harbor at 150 Nichols Street, on September 21, 12:30pm-2:30pm.