Sharon Purdy is a true life-long North Eugene/River Road resident.  She attended River Road and Howard elementary schools, Kelly middle school, North Eugene H.S., and Lane Community College.  Sharon is employed by Fred Meyer and in her spare time is a caregiver for At Ease home care. Sharon also volunteers at the Interfaith homeless shelter, Fred Meyer Foundation, River Rd. Community, Diana Kelly Ponds, Food for Lane County, Grassroots Garden, SOLV, BSA, & HIV Alliance.  She holds dear her family, appreciates church, gardening, reading and a good ball game rooting for the underdog.  Sharon is drawn to Oregon’s great outdoors and enjoys short hikes or a long drive to new or unexpected places. Sharon has had ties to the District since she was a child. Family swim nights, chick- flick pageants, parades, swim lessons, playing ball, & Fun Teen dances.  Her father, Wendell Hall, previously served as a District board member.  Sharon was elected to the vacated seat held by her father over two decades ago.

“I feel fortunate to be a part of the activities, decisions, and future plans that our excellent staff are working so diligently towards. ‘Life, be in it ‘exemplifies the staff and patrons, of River Road Park and Recreation District, and all those who bring and have brought, their best to make it a recreational pleasure to experience. “

Sharon is the proud mother of two sons, Kris and Derek.