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.
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31 Responses
Dianne and Dennis.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time, may you be blessed with strenght to cope with such a big loss, losing your daughter, Sheila. Our deepest condolences. Karen and Annie.
Dennis and Dianne, I am very sorry to hear the sad news about your daughter, Sheila. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Jane Dunkerley
My thoughts, sympathy and prayers are with you as you deal with your tragic loss.
Jane Sterk
Dennis and Dianne and the Lindal family.
So sorry for your loss. Sheila was way too young but lived the life she was given to the fullest.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’ve been friends with Sheila for since 1999. In my experiences with her, she always stood out in her compassion and consideration for others, insight, and thoughtfulness, and desire to experience and to learn from her experiences. I miss her, but also am glad she is no longer suffering and is at peace. I send my heartfelt condolences to her loved ones.
SYMPATHY-AT THIS SAD TIME
A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL
A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL
BECAUSE OF SHEILA
THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE
BECAUSE SHE TOUCHED IT WITH HER
WARMTH-GOODNESS-AND GRACE
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
EILEEN
Our deepest sympathies to family and friends. Our thoughts are with you.
A time to live a time to die a time to mourn and a time to cry as our Bibles say, we are at this time with sad hearts feel with you your loss but we at the same time rejoicing in the great hope that awaits all those who die in the Lord Jesus Christ. A faithful wife and sister in the Lord till the end, she has been an inspiration to all who should follow as a woman of faith, you have been blessed to have had her in your life. All our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
John & Amanda Joske
&
The Gold Coast Revival Fellowship
My heart goes out to the families at this time of loss. Although I have only met Sheila on a couple of occassions I was always touched by her gentle strength, courage and humour.
Dennis and Dianne,
May God keep you strong and help you to journey through this sad time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.