Sheila Ann Derks (nee Colbert), 87, of Sidney, BC, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2016 in Victoria, BC.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Church, 10030 Third Street, in Sidney, BC with Father Rolf Hasenack, OP of St. Elizabeth Church, officiating. Private burial will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCall Gardens Funeral Home.
Sheila was born in Victoria, BC to Reginald Colbert and Irene Colbert (nee Bremner) on July 26, 1929. She went to school at Victoria, BC, graduated from Victoria High School. She married Antonius Johannes Derks on May 17, 1958 in Campbell River, BC. She graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Victoria, BC. She worked as a Registered Nurse until her retirement in 1990. She was involved in many ministries within St. Elizabeth parish for over 30 years.
Sheila is preceded in death by Parents (Reginald & Irene), brothers (Jim & John), and sister (Joan). Sheila is survived by her sister Susie Griffin.
Children: Francina, William, Joseph (Latisha), Marie (Keith), Ann (Bruce)
Grandchildren: Angela (Kam), Tyrell (Krystle), Stephanie (James), Andrew (Katie), Nicole (Jon), Anthony, and Austin
Great Grandchildren: Kalysta, Sophia, John, Lilly, and Caleb
Numerous nieces and nephews
The family of Sheila wishes to extend our sincere thanks to St. Elizabeth Parish and the Shoal Centre.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to St Elizabeth Parish and St. Vincent de Paul.
McCall Gardens
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Andrew, Katelynn, and Caleb Derks
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Joe & Linda Kelly and the staff of Kelly's Electric Marie and Keith and family
As you celebrate your Mom’s life may you be comforted to know that we are all thinking of you. Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time from everyone at Kelly’s Electric (Lady misses you too)
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Bill and Irene Ehgoetz It’s hard for us to find the words that might bring you comfort at this time of loss We are thinking of you with sympathy and understanding will somehow help to give you strength at this difficult time.
Bill, Irene and Laurie Ehgoetz and Scott Cook
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Lisa Cameron Sheila you are known by many and loved by all…you are forever in our hearts.
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Charlene Bleay (Wingerter) Going home to a better place. I will always remember you and your Turtle Soup and being so kind to me always. You will be missed and loved forever.
Grandma Derks, i wish we could of visited more across the country but cherished the time we did have with you and know how and why you were loved by so many with such a caring and kind heart you had. Caleb never got the chance to meet you but trust me he will hear many funny and great stories about yourself and your life, love always Andrew,Katelynn and Caleb Derks