His online caringbridge site is available to view at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/davidsharp1 RAPID CITY - SHARP, David C. - Rapid City, age 65, passed away Friday, July 20 at his home in Rapid City, S.D., four weeks after being diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife, Caroline; sisters Jean Cawkins and Vicky Sharp and five children Kris (John) Waugh, Kathy (Brad) Staton, Kim (Mike) Hitzemann-Anderson, Matt (Brook) Sharp, Andy Foster; and seven grandchildren, Kelsey, Megan, Ryan, Will, Harrison, Quinn and Reese. Sharp served as publisher of The Ann Arbor News from 1999 to 2005, when he was named publisher of The Flint Journal. He remained at The Journal until he retired in 2009 after nearly four decades as a newspaperman. Prior to Michigan, he served as publisher in Rapid City, South Dakota; Misssoula, Montana and Lubbock, Texas. Through David's 40 year love of the newspaper business, he was able to make a difference in the lives of countless individuals. He was an amazing listener who had a genuine interest in people. He was deeply engaged in making the people and communities he loved, better. During his career, Dave was honored with numerous awards for his service. Most notably, the "Pat Taggart" award for Texas newspaper leader of the year in 1999. Sharp's recent community service includes recent terms on the boards of directors of the Black Hills Workshop, United Way of the Black Hills and Wellspring. He served on and led numerous non-profit boards, which he felt was critical to protecting the most vulnerable members of the community. "You can't manage people, you need to lead them," was one of Dave's mantras. This was his very successful approach in all of his leadership roles at work and in life. He was the central pillar of his family and their port in any storm. He was their keystone, best friend and mentor. Roles he will fulfill eternally. Visitation with family and friends will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 27 at Fountain Springs Community Church at 2100 N. Plaza Drive in Rapid City. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Rapid City. Another service will be held at a later date in Michigan. In lieu of flowers, please consider contribution to the Black Hills Workshop, United Way of the Black Hills or Wellspring.