December 1, 1971 – June 27, 2013
Passed away peacefully on June 27, 2013 and is survived by her husband, Mark, step-daughter Stephanie, parents Dennis and Dianne Truss, father-in-law Vic Lindal; sister Dawn Truss, brothers-in-law Dean Lindal (Kristen) and Darren Lindal (Marile), sister-in-law, Andrea Adams, nephews Ryan Truss, Josh, Zack, Aiden, Ben and Brody Lindal, and Jeffery Adams, nieces Larissa and Tasha Adams and Rayne Lyall, uncles and aunts Tom and Cynthia Suffield, and Gina Porth, and cousins Trevor and Kristin Suffield, Laural Porth-Jones and Greg and Brock Porth.
Sheila was a wonderful, compassionate person who spent her life brightening every room she entered with her smile and warmth. She wants everyone to know she is not in pain and is resting comfortably and waiting for the resurrection. She accomplished a lot in her 41 years, and will be missed, and fondly remembered. She was a strong pillar in the Victoria Revival Fellowship Church, and was always quick to offer anyone prayers and spiritual support even as she struggled physically. She earned degrees in Social Work and Arts (Psychology major) from the University of Victoria. During her working career, she keenly cared for her clients as a service agent at Veteran’s Affairs in Victoria until she retired last year. Sheila enjoyed traveling and put her talents to work in several countries through her church and volunteer work with Canadian Crossroads International. Sheila loved music and was a talented pianist. She had a passion not only for friends and family, but clients and everyone she met. She always saw the good in people and wanted to support and encourage them in everything they did. In life, she taught us so much and in death, she has the ultimate victory.
A celebration of Sheila’s life will be held at McCall Bros. Downtown on Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Friday, July 5 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Dennis and Diane
Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love …
Pastor Mark & Stephanie,
Neil & I were extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Sheila and want you to know our prayers of peace and comfort are with you. How gracious is God that He gave her such a confidence and assurance knowing she is His child and will be with Him forever, we mourn her loss but celebrate her victory.
Neil & Michelle Slingo
Newcastle Fellowship (Aust)
Pastor Mark, Stephanie, family and fellowship, please accept our sincere condolence from us and the Hunter Revival Fellowship.
It was a real privilege to have met our sister Sheila and to be inspired by her absolute confidence in the Lord and the knowledge of her salvation.
God bless,
Jim and Carole Fulker,
Andrew and Andria Ferguson,
The Hunter Revival Fellowship.
Please accept our sincere condolences. Although I have never met Sheila in person, I heard a lot about her from Dawn and my sister, Mirei. All I know is how good, nice, lovely, thoughtful person she was. She will make people happy also in heaven. seiya
I will always remember Sheila’s warmth, compassion, strength and courage as she journeyed forward. She was a valued colleague who cared deeply about the Veterans that she worked with, always willing to to do anything that she could to help out and make a real difference. She taught us all about resilience and the determination that it takes to live your life with a chronic disease. My thoughts and prayers are with Mark, Stephanie and all of the family that are dealing with this untimely loss; Sheila will travel with you in your hearts for the remainder of your days.
Namaste,
Judy Martin
Case Manager
Veterans Affairs Canada
Laura and I are thinking of your family during this difficult time. I have reflected on the years our family spent with the Truss family and only can recall very happy moments shared with Sheila especially at our Christmas gatherings. Sheila will always be remembered for her incredibly kind and warm personality. I believe she will be welcomed into heaven with open arms and be free of the worldly burdens.
Darwin, Laura and kids
Sheila you were an inspiration to all of us. No matter how much pain you were in you found the strength to say hello on face book and encourage us all. To your family our prayers go out to them. For you Sheila you have the victory!! You will forever be in our thoughts and heart. You will never be forgotten. Tammy and Ed XXXX
We mourn the loss of Sheila but rejoice in the promise of the resurrection promised to her through the Holy Ghost.
1 Thes 4: 13-15. But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.
For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.
Sad day .
I was happy that Sheila made it last year on my birthday cruise.That took a lot of courage and was very much appreciated.
I loved how cheerful she always was.
Particularly impressed with her humour as she sent out tidbits from her I Pad.
Always thoughtful even though she must have been in pain.
You are fortunate Mark, to have your strong faith, to carry you in this stressful time.
Love Dad
Dear Sheila you showed us all how to live life with grace and dignity in good times as well as the hard times. We offer prayers for your family and loved ones to be comforted, and know that you dear one have the victory, Bill & Evelyn