Ann Sharp Lystrup

Ann Sharp Lystrup, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away on Jan. 27, 2025, after giving her absolute all to fighting cancer. She was surrounded by her devoted and loving family.

Ann was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on Feb. 27, 1957, to Doctor Merrill Sharp and Winnie Hendricks Sharp. She was the youngest of five children and a beautiful smile lit up her face every time one of her siblings noted that she was “the favorite” of both parents. Ann graduated from Pocatello High School in 1975, earning the highest honors as valedictorian of her graduating class. Also, in 1975, she was both Pocatello’s Junior Miss and Idaho’s Junior Miss, showcasing not only her academic achievement but also her incredible talent for playing the piano. She attended Brigham Young University and later graduated from Idaho State University with a degree in nursing.

During her high school years, Ann remembers the young men in the hallway rating all the girls that walked by. Her future spouse, Scott, remembers that he always gave his future sweetheart a “10,” but she just didn’t notice because she was too humble to believe that she was anything but ordinary. Scott remembers thinking that Ann Sharp was “out of his league” and gave up trying to get her to notice him during their high school years.

While home from college one summer, Ann reconnected with Scott while working at IB & T. Scott claims that he knew right away that he wanted to marry Ann Sharp, but after admitting this to her, she immediately asked to slow down and date other people. But Grandpa Sharp knew better, inviting Scott over to listen to his new stereo system and to hang out in their home. On July 8, 1978, Scott and Ann were married in the Idaho Falls Temple for time and eternity.

Ann and Scott began their life together in Pocatello, welcoming four of their children during this time: Brandon, Brianne, Brittany and Bradley. When work took them to Billings, Montana, another member of the family was added: Bryson. Work then took them to Cameron, Missouri, where the last member of the family, Brady, was born. Ann and Scott then moved several more times, including Monument, Colorado; St. George, Utah; Alpine, Utah; Wanship, Utah; and finally to Highland, Utah.

Everywhere she went, Ann made an impact both professionally and personally. She exemplified the love of the Savior and was beloved by everyone with whom she came in contact for her selfless service and quiet, unwavering faith. She was the first to remember all the little things that others overlooked or forgot, finding and going after “the one” just the way our Savior would.

Ann’s professional career was extensive and included many notable accomplishments. Her certifications include RN, BSN, CEN, CFRN, CCRN-K, and CSPI. She has worked all over the nation in all aspects of nursing. She served as the president of the Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association for a three-year period, capping her incredible career as a flight nurse.

 In October 2004, she was awarded the AAMS President’s Award by the Association of Air Medical Services for her “unflagging commitment to the air medical community.” In May 2005, she was awarded Nurse of the Year by the Utah Department of Health. Proving her nerves of steel and showcasing the incredible skills that she possessed, she was never more confident than in life-threatening situations in the back of a helicopter. She put up with “helmet hair” regularly and routinely joked that she “loved the smell of jet fuel in the morning.” She saved countless lives with her capable hands and her immense compassion was unmatched. She was more than “just” a nurse to everyone in her care. She was an incredible advocate and became a source of strength and confidence during the most critical times in people’s lives.

Ann is survived by her spouse and eternal sweetheart, Scott, and her six children: Brandon (Audra), Brianne (Nathan), Brittany (Brad), Bradley (Ali), Bryson (Lisa) and Bradyn (Jacqueline). Ann is also survived by her 15 grandchildren: Megan (Nate), McKenna, Rylee (Marco), Kea, Mikayla, Krew, Hailey, Madison, Cage, Cohen, Aiden, Charolotte, Blaire, Dawson and Boston (with her first great-grandchild due in April 2025); each of her siblings; and her mother-in-law. Ann is preceded in death by her parents and her father-in-law.

Mom, we all love you most-est!

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at the Highland 5th Ward LDS chapel located at 5853 W. 10400 North Street, Highland, Utah. A viewing will take place the evening prior at Anderson and Sons Mortuary, 6141 W. 11000 North, Highland, Utah, on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6-8 p.m. A morning viewing will be held prior to the funeral on Friday, Jan. 31, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Highland 5th Ward LDS chapel. Interment will take place following the funeral service at the Highland City Cemetery.

For family and friends unable to attend in person, please join us live at this link.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary with the assistance and care of Anderson & Sons Mortuary.

For questions about service details, please call Spilsbury Mortuary at 435-673-2454, and floral deliveries can be made directly to the chapel on the day of the funeral or be sent to Anderson & Sons Mortuary at 6141 W. 11000 North, Highland, Utah.