Alpa (Ally) Sharad
April 14,1970 – April 3, 2023
Alpa Sharad
Alpa (Ally) Sharad was proud to have been born in New Jersey on April 14, 1970. She passed away peacefully at her home in Woodinville, WA on April 3, 2023. Her mother, Chitra Dholakia, predeceased her (2016). She is survived by her father, Dick Sharad who resides in Florida.
She achieved scholastic success and was awarded a bachelor’s degree American University in Washington DC in 1993. She worked for several small companies in a variety of roles including bookkeeper, computer analyst, tester before working for a company that was acquired by Microsoft. That acquisition enabled her to move from Virginia to Washington state. She proudly worked with Microsoft in a variety of roles and on several teams. She achieved not only professional success but many awards, including the Star Award, for outstanding leadership and teamwork. Not long after leaving Microsoft in 2014, her attention focused on health care. She became a certified Medical Assistant and through her passion to help and aide people became part of the Evergreen Health team. Throughout her career she worked with several teams that made a huge difference with either technology or health care and her passion for both areas of expertise are still reflected and talked about with those that she worked with over the years.
She is the youngest sibling of three sisters. Sister, Neha Sharad (Florida), nephew Paresh Sharad (Florida) and niece Isha Sharad (Florida). Sister, Neti Malhotra (Virginia), brother-in-law Alok Malhotra (Virginia), niece Aaria Malhotra (Virginia), niece Mayna Malhotra (Virginia), niece Nitika Malhotra (Virginia).
Her passing has left a heart shaped hole for her family, extended family members, friends, teammates, mentees, and colleagues.
She lost her battle with chronic health conditions, after being a warrior and having the upper hand for some time. Her family and friends are grateful to the medical professionals with Evergreen, Bel Red Internal Medicine, and Evergreen Hospice for providing her with excellent care. Alpa (Ally) slipped away peacefully and painlessly in her home, after having spent several days visited by close family and friends. Her commitment to giving back continued after her death through the donation of her corneas which turns out went to an anonymous person in the Houston/Texas area.
Alpa (Ally) is profoundly missed.
In lieu of flowers a donation on her behalf to the American Heart Association would be greatly appreciated.
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… the many words I have about the difference Ally made in my life would fill the Internet. I take peace in knowing that she is my heart and the source in which I draw calm. We connected in a way that had and continues to have a profound difference in my daily life. The journeys we shared including laughter, travel, sadness, grief, joy, challenges and finally her own journey to the next chapter has changed me today and forever.
Since I learned of the devastating news of Alpa’s passing, Grief has held me hostage. This morning, I felt a spark of courage. With it, I decided to face Grief. I got very quiet and allowed all of my memories, thoughts, and feelings about Alpa to come up. The tears soon poured out as sadness descended like a dark cloud. But after some time, I felt an ease..like the sky was clearing. My memories of Alpa became sharper and clearer—the flash of her smile, her laugh, her kind sparkling eyes. We are kids, going to the pool together, making pizzas, having sleepovers, enjoying ice cream cakes, with sounds of laughter filling the air.
I noticed in that moment that I was smiling. Of course I was! In my most joyful childhood memories, I am with her…my dear friend, Alpa.
And while we drifted apart as we grew up, I knew that she was continuing to be that source of fun, friendship, and care to all those in her life.
While the clouds of grief will certainly visit again, so will the sunlight and warmth. In those moments, Alpa will be in the tears in my eyes, and the smile on my face. The depth of my sadness at her loss is matched by the magnitude of my gratitude that she lived.
I will miss you forever, my dear friend.
Om shanti.
Amishi
I am so deeply saddened to hear this. I worked with Ally for years in MS and kept in touch for years afterward. We connected back briefly last year and promised to stay in touch. Wish I had done more here. Ally was such a sweet, strong human being who gave so much joy to everyone she knew. The world is a sadder place without her. Rest in peace Ally and keep smiling.
My heart is breaking reading the sad news of Alpa’s passing. My thoughts are going back to all the times we spent together as kids. Neha, Neti, please accept my heartfelt condolences. RIP Alpa. Love you!
I can’t bear it. Our sweet little Alpa. Our hearts are so sad. Parting like this and so early is not fair.
But dear, sweet Alpa…you were so brave, I cannot even describe it. I want you to give that strength to Neha and Neti, Sharad Fua, and the children to be able to deal with your loss.
This is so hard. I love you. Mum loves you. Rahul loves you and more than anything we respect you so much. My family is very sad to hear this news. Please be at peace knowing that we will hold you so dear in our hearts and we will talk to you like you did to Mary Conecko.
I love you….Jai Mai. May you be in the sweet fold of Maa.
Your sis
Moha
I can’t bear it. Our sweet little Alpa. Our hearts are so sad. Parting like this and so early is not fair.
But dear, sweet Alpa…you were so brave, I cannot even describe it. I want you to give that strength to Neha and Neti, Sharad Fua, and the children to be able to deal with your loss.
This is so hard. I love you. Mum loves you. Rahul loves you and more than anything we respect you so much. My family is very sad to hear this news. Please be at peace knowing that we will hold you so dear in our hearts and we will talk to you like you did to Mary Conecko.
I love you….Jai Mai. May you be in the sweet fold of Maa.
Your sis
Moha
I am shocked and deeply saddened by this news about dear Ally! Ally was a personification of perennial sunshine, cheer and positivity, even during the times she herself was going through personal and professional challenges. My favorite Ally memory will remain our never ending duel of obscure Golden Girls trivia trying to outsmart each other. Oh Ally! I will miss you. Thank you for everything you did for those around you and for your permanent smile and spunk that bought cheer and comfort to everyone that ever came in touch with you. My deep condolences to the immediate family, and her sisters who she really adored and looked up to.