Sharla Rae Florence Zahnow: Jan. 27, 1964 – Aug. 28, 2010.

Born in Burien, WA, to Roger and Susan Florence, Sharla Rae Florence, age 46, passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord this past Saturday. A resident of Puyallup, WA, Sharla was raised in Federal Way, WA, attended Decatur High School, and graduated from Federal Way High School in 1982. She is survived by her mother, Susan Florence-Obrien, and her stepfather, Bruce O’Brien; children Kelli Tudor (Philip), Jessica Harnish (Ryan), Daniel Drake (Julie) and Chase Zahnow; grandchildren Victoria and Braiden Drake, and Oakley Tudor; brother Michael Florence (Anita), sister’s Karri Singsaas (John) and Michelle Sims (Corey Solsten); devoted former husband Brian Zahnow; family and friends who loved her dearly. She was preceded to God’s Heavenly Home by her beloved father and grandparents. Sharla will be remembered for her boundless energy and her unconditional love and kindness to all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Christ Lutheran Church, 2501 S.W. 320th Street, Federal Way. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Christ Lutheran Church, her family’s place of worship for 40 years.