Sharon (Su-Ok) Kang Jeanneret

Sharon (Su-Ok) Kang Jeanneret passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 3, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89.

Born on June 28, 1937, in Seoul, Korea, to the late Jong-Guen Kang and the late Hui-Sung Youn, Sharon was the youngest of four children. Following the untimely death of her father when she was just 5 years old, Sharon was raised by her resilient mother.  In her youth, Sharon displayed exceptional musical talent and a determination that would define her life. After completing high school at the Ewha Girls High School in Seoul, she followed the path of her older siblings to the United States. Sharon left Korea to study at the Chicago College of Performing Arts within Roosevelt University, earning her Bachelor of Music degree in 1962.

Following graduation, Sharon began her professional career as a violinist in the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra.  Several years later, she joined the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, where she met fellow violist Marc Jeanneret, who had also come from abroad to build a life through music. United by their shared experiences as immigrants and musicians, Sharon and Marc built a deep connection that led to their marriage in Marc's homeland of France in November 1968.

Marc and Sharon had two daughters together and spent the early years living, working and traveling transatlantically, before eventually settling in Brookline, Massachusetts, where they established their roots in 1977.

Sharon continued to play in ensembles and orchestras as a freelance musician which allowed her the flexibility to raise her two daughters. Her lifelong dedication to music reflected not only her extraordinary talent but also her discipline and perseverance.

At home, Sharon was an accomplished cook who mastered a wide variety of cuisines, from traditional Korean foods, to French classics and American favorites. Her homemade quiche, made from scratch, was said to rival those found in French boulangeries. She loved to travel, possessed an effortless sense of style often described as elegant and chic, and found joy in discovering new places and cultures.

Above all, Sharon was devoted to her family. She believed deeply in the transformative power of education; providing a strong foundation for her daughters was one of her life's defining purposes.  She was also quick to smile and laugh, and delighted in the humor and jokes of her family.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 57 years, Marc Jeanneret; her daughters, Karine Jeanneret Sweitzer (Geoff) and Christine Jeanneret Biddinger (Brian); her five beloved grandchildren, Chloe, Mia, and Stella Sweitzer, and Jackson and Julien Biddinger; and her sister, Sura Kim. She also leaves behind many extended family members and dear friends across the United States, Korea, and France. She was predeceased by her brother George Kang and her sister Mary Thomas.

Sharon's legacy lives on through the family she nurtured, the music she shared, and the enduring example of a life lived with courage, grace, perseverance, good humor, and love.

A celebration of Sharon's life will be held later this year.