Eletha Louise was born to Leonard and Agnes (Kaplan) Sharp near Sparks on May 15, 1937.
She attended school in Valentine.
On January 7, 1956, Eletha married Herbert Lurz at his mother’s house in Valentine. They made their home north of Valentine where they were engaged in ranching. This marriage was blessed with two children, Bill and Sharon.
Eletha was a home maker and ranch wife and worked a long side Herbert on the ranch every day.
Eletha enjoyed playing cards with neighbors and teaching her grandchildren to play. She also enjoyed crocheting and leathercraft. She was a member of Christian Woman’s Club.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Leonard and Agnes, husband, Herbert and sister, Katherine Fisher.
She is survived by son, Bill Lurz, daughter, Sharon (Robert) Beirow, grandchildren, Amy Murray, Kim McKinney, Erica Bartels and seven great grandchildren, sister, Eilean Lurz, brother, Merle (Ramona) Sharp.
Funeral service was held on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Burial followed at Harmony Cemetery, north of Valentine. Sandoz Chapel of the Pines was in charge of service arrangements.
