Sharon died peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on March 31, 2014 in Victoria, B.C. She was born August 16, 1940 in Edmonton, Alberta. Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Lloyd Holmes of Saanichton, B.C.; daughters, Stacy Freeman and Catherine Holmes; grandchildren, Nicole and Brett Freeman, Tupelo and Kalyx Morris; her brother, Tom Adby (Karen) and caregiver, Alma Gumiran. She will be clearly missed by her relatives and friends. Sharon lived her youth as an active athletic woman in Edmonton. She spent her summers at the Seba Beach cottage with family and friends. She enjoyed and excelled in sports and developed a life long passion for golf. She married Lloyd and for many years resided in Bentley, Alberta where she took pride in farm life and raising Hereford Cattle. She served on the Alberta Hereford Board. Sharon and Lloyd retired to Vancouver Island and spent time together boating and salmon fishing.
A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held on Sunday, April 13th at 3:00 pm at the Highlands Golf Club in Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, please direct any donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Laurie (Drury) Smith
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Gail (Ungarian) Kozak Dear Lloyd, Tom & Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Sharon was a very good friend
of mine in high school. She would give me rides in her dad`s car out on the highway. We attended grad together with our dates. I would relate our antics to my friends because I fondly remembered Sharon even though I didn`t see her for many years.
I am very sorry Sharon was ill. I will never forget her.
With sincere regards,
Gail (Ungarian) Kozak
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Betty (Ree) Cruickshank Sorry to hear of Sharon’s death — I remember her as a very vivacious person –always busy and very friendly — condolences to Lloyd and Stacey and Cathy — May the wonderful memories you share comfort and sustain you in the months ahead
Betty
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Lisa McDonald Stacy,
I was sorry to hear your Mom had passed away. Losing your Mom is heartbreaking – I know the difficult road you are facing as you go on without her. Still, she will always be with you. My sincere sympathy to you, Nicole and Brett and your sister Cathy and her kids.Lisa M.
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Michael and Peggy (O"Neil) Field Lloyd, Michael and I send hugs to you and your family. We were the kids down the block growing up in the Highlands. Sharon was always a lively, down to earth bundle of energy and fun. She didn’t just take up space in this world, she contributed energy to it. Her smile and laugh were contagious.
xo Michael and Peggy
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Helena Sullivan Thinking tonight of Sharon’s kindness to me and my mom when we visited Hawaii and Sharon’s trip to visit me in New York. I will always think of her as the fun spirit she was then, full of zest for life and with a big grin. Regards, Helena and family
Dear Lloyd, Stacy, Catherine and Tom,
I was so saddened to hear of Sharon’s passing. I know this is a very difficult time for you all and It reminds me that too many years have passed since I have seen you last. I will not be able to attend the celebration of Sharon’s life, but I send my heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers. May God bless!