Hilde Scharn's Obituary
Hilde Scharn, 89, a long time Escondido resident, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Hilde was born on November 10, 1921 in Yugoslavia. She immigrated to the United States with her family in 1951. Not speaking a word of English Mrs. Scharn attended Nursing College in Hays, KS and graduated as her class Valedictorian. After graduation she moved to Los Angeles where she met Robert Scharn. The couple married on September 3, 1957. They moved to Pt. Loma before settling in Escondido in 1964. Hilde worked as a Registered Nurse at Palomar Hospital for 17 years and became a Nursing Manager. She was an avid baker, loved the outdoors, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, and books on tape. Mrs. Scharn was a long time member of St. Mary Catholi She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Scharn of Colorado Springs, CO, and Debbie (Allen) Simon of Valley Center; sister, Charlotte Lindmayer, of Monterey Park, CA; sister-in-law, Barbara Linzner, of Monterey Park, CA; grandchildren, Alesha (Vince) Ta
What’s your fondest memory of Hilde?
What’s a lesson you learned from Hilde?
Share a story where Hilde's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Hilde you’ll never forget.
How did Hilde make you smile?