Sharon Lee Helbach

Sharon Lee Helbach, 50, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2026. Born on May 23, 1975, in Ogden, Utah, she was one of four daughters of Ron and Gaylene Thornock.

Sharon’s greatest joy was her family. She married her childhood sweetheart, Danny Parrish, and together they had two children, Destry Parrish and Bryce Parrish (Jennifer Legarra). She later found new love with Brian Helbach and embraced his daughter, Brylee Helbach (Will Godfrey), as her own. Brian and Sharon went on to welcome their son, Bryton Helbach (Lexi Helbach). She was a devoted mother to her four children.

Her legacy lives on through her adored grandchildren: Aiden Martinez, Amelia Barton, Annalise Barton, Kaysen Parrish, Jennings Helbach, Lottie Helbach, and her bonus granddaughter, Addison Barton.

Sharon was known for her adventurous and kind spirit. She found peace in nature through hiking and camping, loved discovering new places, and took great pleasure in shopping and spending time with family and friends. Her warmth and compassion touched everyone she met. She also cherished the relationships she built over 25 years working at Fresenius Medical Care.

She was preceded in death by her beloved granddaughter, Brynlee Parrish, her sister, Mindy Thornock, and brother-in-law Wayne Roberts.

Sharon is survived by her parents, Ron and Gaylene; her soulmate, Brian; sons Bryce (Jennifer) and Bryton (Lexi); daughters Destry and Brylee (Will); grandchildren Aiden, Amelia, Annalise, Kaysen, Jennings, Lottie, and Addison; sisters Natalie and Debra; father-in-law Warren Helbach; and many more.