Sharon Darnell Revere
Sharon Darnell Kennel was born on July 13, 1942, in Nampa, Idaho. She was the daughter of Jess and Hilma “Hilly” Kennel and older sister to Linda. Her father worked at the sugar beet factory in Nampa and her mother was the beloved “cookie lady” in the Nampa Albertsons bakery.
From the time she was a young girl, Sharon was an avid reader, never seen without a book in hand. She had a love and fascination with history, was a naturally gifted artist and a bit of a rascal. She married local musician Paul Revere in 1961. Together they had two children: a daughter, Jodeen Rae Revere and a son, James “Jamie” Darren Revere.
The family lived in California and Hawaii but spent most of their time in Idaho. In 1974, following her divorce from Paul, Sharon and her two children moved to Sun Valley, where Sharon worked in catering and event planning for Elkhorn Village. Later on, she owned an antique store and two restaurants in Hailey, the Pizza Barn and The 5B Cafe.
In 1986 Sharon moved to Bandera, Texas where she continued to refine her love of all things vintage, running an old-fashioned mercantile store featuring antiques and local artisans work. She wrote a weekly column in the local paper called “Around Town”. She was a devoted thrifter with a knack for sniffing out the best deals, which most frequently manifested in her wardrobe. Her colorful style was defined by a heroic collection of scarves, bangles and flip flops.
Following the birth of her granddaughter, Sharon returned to Idaho in 1998. She joined the team at the Boise Co-Op, where she was the shining ambassador of the service desk for 17 years. In that time, Sharon fostered lifelong friendships with her colleagues, many of whom helped care for her in her final days. Beyond her friends and family, Sharon’s great love was the beach. She regularly visited Manzanita, Oregon with her daughter and granddaughter, which grew to be a beloved summer tradition. She was a chronically early riser and could always be spotted on the dunes, coffee in hand, well before the sun was up. She remained fiercely independent until the end of her life, and loved the solitude of the beach in the early morning.
Sharon made her final home in a Boise North End cottage, where she was loved and supported by her circle of neighbors, friends and family. The matriarch of the compound, she took the time to build caring and thoughtful relationships with her fellow cottage dwellers. She was known for her annual Christmas chili parties, characterized by countless corn muffins, beef chili and Martinelli’s cider.
She passed away on August 25, 2024, in her home after complications from bladder cancer.
She is survived by her sister Linda McDonald, her children Jodeen and Jamie Revere and her granddaughter Lily Yasuda.
A celebration of life will take place in 2025.
Sharon was a lifelong PBS viewer, and believed strongly in their commitment to providing free, high quality entertainment to viewers across the country. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to PBS in Sharon’s name. https://www.idahoptv.org/support/individualgiving/memorials/
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.