I hope Sharon and Cliff are reuinited now. I still think about the letter she sent me after he passed away. Both of us having a giggle as she reminded me about the time I was yelling at him "But Clifford, you can't breathe!". I will always have a soft spot for my patients, no matter how brief my practice time was in Moose Jaw. Sharon, you clearly left a mark on me. Both you and Cliff. May you rest in peace and know you have not been forgotten. Sincerely, Dr Henley

The Federation of Canadian Music Festivals Board of Directors sends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sharon Penner. She was a wonderful lady with a passion for life and people! She served as the FCMF Executive Director from 1988-1999 bringing her extraordinary administrative skills and finely-tuned eye for detail to everything she did. I enjoyed my phone conversations with her over the years. She will be missed. A memorial donation has been made to the Moose Jaw Music Festival in memory of Sharon and her passion for supporting Canadian youth on their journey for musical excellence through participation in music festivals.

Sincerely,

Barbara Long, Executive Director

Sharon was a very special lady, and I enjoyed my visits with her in Moose Jaw whenever we got together. May she rest in peace back in the loving arms of Cliff.

Lori, Gordan, Linda and Ryan. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. WOW...did she ever have a wonderful fulfilling "crammed" 85 years of living. I remember her telling me once that her baby... Ryan, kept her very busy, caused a few sleepless nights and a few tears but through it all she LOVED him dearly. Ryan...keep smiling.

Condolances to the family. Sharon and Cliff were frie ds of my parents Lionel and Eileen Floen from Oxbow. Lots of great stories I was told over the years. I'm sure the reminiscing with the 4 of them has began.

Perry Floen

Dear Lori, Linda, Gordon and Ryan,

Your Mom was a dear friend and mentor to me. One short summer together, when I was her assistant for the Federation in the summer of 1993, led to a lifelong friendship that I have always, and will continue, to treasure. Small but mighty, tell it like it is, highly efficient, energetic, no-nonsense and one smart cookie are all things that come to mind when I think of her. She was very proud of all of you and loved to update me on all of her grandchildren's activities. She will be deeply missed.

With love & sympathy,

Wendy Thienes

What a special lady. How interesting to hear all of her accomplishments prior to her Moose Jaw involvement in so many things. I had the pleasure to know Sharon through Music festival. Always so friendly and helpful but also always added a personal touch to all she did.

I am very saddened to hear of Sharon‘s passing - I spent many great years working with her when she served on the Board of the Saskatchewan Music Festival and the National Music Festival where we were roommates in all of our travels to the Nationals where we shared many laughs and long talks - she was a great lady and friend - please accept my deepest sympathy

Lori,Linda,Gordon and Ryan keeping you in my thoughts during these days of an aching & grieving heart. I hope your good memories will bring comfort.

I have great memories of your parents.

Loved my visits with your Mom. We kept in touch, always catching up and reminiscing. Xo

Shelley(Daniels) Bradley

Very sorry to see this. My deepest sympathies to your family. I remember your mom and dad’s many visits to my parents in Estevan after we moved from Redvers.

xoxo,

Drew Dutton

Sharon was one of my favourite people when she lived in Moose Jaw. I knew her for over 20 years, and found her to be a gracious & classy person. We had many wonderful chats. My condolences in your loss. Roberta Fonger

Sincere sympathy. Sharon was a bright, beautiful lady, inside and out. Alix and Pat Alix

Fond memories of your mom and family - next door neighbors! I look back and now realize your mom spent many hours at the piano helping to sing in music festivals. I also remember many singalongs at our house - your parents and my parents into the late evening and early morning. You will have special memories of your mom which have become generational.

I am about 15 years younger than Sharon. When I was in my 20's Cliff and Sharon gave me a lot of advice I needed to hear. I will never forget them!