Sharon M. Poitra, age 76 of Dunseith ND, died peacefully on May 26, 2024 surrounded by her family at the Dunseith Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday June 3, 2024, at St. Michaels Church in Dunseith, ND, starting with the wake at 8:00am, the rosery at 9:00am, followed by mass at 10:00am. Church burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Dunseith ND. Meal to follow at Dunseith City Hall.

Sharon M. (Gunville) Poitra, daughter of the late John and Helen (Dubois) Gunville, was born on March 4, 1948 in Belcourt, ND. Sharon graduated from Dunseith High School. She then went on to college to complete Business school in Fargo, ND.

On June 28, 1968, Sharon was united in marriage with her soul mate, Virgil Poitra. Where they had 3 beautiful children. Sharon worked for the Dunseith Public School as a teacher aide for two years. She then worked for TMBCI, where she retired after a loyal forty-two years as the administrator and director.

Sharon enjoyed cooking for her family, playing cards, snowmobiling, attending grandchildren/ great-grandchildren games (basketball, baseball, softball, football, volleyball) and hardly ever missed a game. She loved visits from her brothers and sister, eating at Olive Garden, dancing, getting her hair and nails done, planting and taking care of her flowers, going to watch her grandson snuggy derby, and a nice cold glass of Coca-Cola.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Virgil Poitra. Her children Lori Davis (Travis), and Kim Poitra, of Dunseith. Her 8 grandchildren, TJ (Larice) Davis, Dunseith ND.  Kelle (Angela) Davis, Bottineau ND. Marcus (Alyssa) Davis, Dunseith ND. Derrick (Jessica) Chase, Dunseith ND. Duane (Shantell) Gunville, Rugby ND. Lane Peltier, Dunseith ND. Brady (Abby) Nerpel, Fargo ND. Brendon (Sierra) Nerpel, St. Louis Park, MN. 18 great-grandchildren, Lexius Davis, Tank Davis, Piper Davis, Lincoln Davis, Calvin Davis, Bret Davis, Kendra Davis, Mattix Davis, Brailyn Davis, Zailynn Chase, Tripp Chase, Greyson Chase, Ryzen Gunville, Aislynn Gunville, Emmy Gunville, Lucas Gunville, Logan Gunville, and Seth Amyotte. Siblings Gerald (Ann) Gunville, Rolla ND. Mark (Val) Gunville, Rolette ND. Debbie (Darrell) Champagne, Belcourt ND. Sister- in law Amanda Poitra, Fargo ND.

Sharon is proceeded in death by her daughter Sherry Poitra, Great Granddaughter Paris E. Davis, God Child Dustin Champagne, Parents John and Helen Gunville, sister Florence Dodgion, brothers, Robert, Jimmy, Rick, Timmy Gunville.