Sharon Ann Molen Hymas, 76, of Idaho Falls, died July 28, 2008, at Idaho Falls Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born February 13, 1932, in Idaho Falls to Russell C. "Dutch" Molen and Harriet Bowcut Molen. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. In 1950, she graduated from Idaho Falls High School and in 1968, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and education from Idaho State University.

On May 25, 1951, she married C. Jay Hymas in Yakima, Washington. He passed away Dec. 31, 1999. She team- taught history with Donna A. Nelson at Central and Eagle Rock Jr. High Schools. They were instrumental in holding the first mock elections at the school.

She had a passion for politics and current events. She enjoyed traveling, discussions with her grandchildren, the "lunch bunch," and golf trips with Jay. Sharon was an intelligent and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her daughters, Jane Hymas and Jill (Roger) Wilbur, both of Idaho Falls; sister, Carolyn Molen of Idaho Falls; granddaughters, Heidi Brickell of Idaho Falls and Kelli Wilbur of Ramstein, Germany; grandsons, C. Jay Wilbur of Massachusetts, Ryan Moroz of South Korea and Kirk Wilbur of Idaho Falls; two great-grandchildren; and her dog, Floyd.

Besides her husband, Jay, she was preceded in death by her parents.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. in Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to the family atwww.coltrinmortuary.com.