MY FRIEND SHARI

Shari has been an amazing friend since we met on the first day of University in September, 1967. Yes, 56 years ago. We lived together in several places in Edmonton while attending the U of A. Over the years, I spent time at the Kobza home outside Manning, Alberta with Joe and Betty and little sister Mel. Shari spent time at my home in Fairview, Alberta where we worked for a while to earn enough money to hitchhike through Alberta and BC, triggering her travel bug! After a summer of adventuring through the Okanagan and the mountains, we settled in Calgary and both went to work for the CIBC First Street Branch. Shari met and married her Bill and I was honored to be one of only two witnesses to that event. I met bubbly little Kris, who has not changed a great deal, and I was there when her pride and joy, BK, was born. Family was always the centre of Shari’s life. Even though the paths our lives took kept us apart geographically for many years, whenever we were able to make contact, the years melted away and we just carried on like we had always been together. When my first daughter was born, I named her Shari, and she is amazingly like my Shari T. My husband and I retired, and moved to Calgary about five years ago. Shari noted that if Crowfoot C-Train station wasn’t in the way, it would be an easy stroll over for coffee. We managed a few recent adventures, and Shari was our first guest at our new winter home down near Palm Springs. I am so grateful for the time I was able to spend with her this past few months, and am absolutely heartbroken that I have lost her. My prayers and condolences to her family and many friends who must be feeling the same way.

We consider ourselves more fortunate than most as we got to spend many mornings visiting with Sharon over our fence, Sharon was not only the greatest neighbour that you could wish for but a wonderful fountain of knowledge when it came to the birds chirping away outside! During the pandemic, Sharon became a ‘pen pal’ to our children, dropping notes over the fence for them to collect and they just loved responding to each and every one. They couldn’t wait for the restrictions to be lifted so that they could go visit Sharon next door again and see Whiskey and Jack.

Sharon’s memory lives on with our neighbours who each have just wonderful memories of time spent with her.

Rest Easy Sharon and know that you are sorely missed.

With love to all the family,

Nadine, Scott, Freya, Rhys, Lily and Timmy.

Some 30 years ago, I met Sharon when we both worked for a cottage industry in Silver Springs making and decorating bees-wax candles. She was always so talented with her hands and she became an integral part of the Silver Thimble Quilters' Guild shortly after. We spent so many fun times at quilt retreats and Quilt Canada Conferences across the country. Laughing until all hours of the night was always on the agenda, particularly with Sharon because of her very contagious sense of humour. Her strength as an independent woman certainly showed through when Bill was ailing and then passed. Though she had many hurdles to overcome with family members, she never lost sight of the hardships her many friends were enduring. She was a compassionate, generous, and trustworthy friend to so many. Without a doubt, Sharon will be missed and remembered in many circles, especially by family whom she treasured so dearly. My condolences to all, Betty Lou Fleming

Sharon was such a beautiful soul. We enjoyed many lovely visits with her and often with a cup of tea. She had the best laugh! She made you feel so welcome in her home. Through Mel, she became a part of our Lefebvre family, and for that we will will always be thankful. We loved her. Dana and Roger