February 21, 1947 – October 26, 2025 

Sharon Marion Sampson, 78, died peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by love, at Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital. Born on February 21, 1947, in Estevan, Saskatchewan, she devoted her life to creating a loving and nurturing home for her husband, Richard, and their three children. 

Sharon always wanted to be a mom. She took pride in homemaking — baking memorable birthday cakes, cheering at her kids’ extracurricular activities like skating, karate, soccer, and basketball, and packing lunches that fueled her children at school and Richard at the plywood plant, especially his standard PB&J for break time. She also created lasting holiday memories through traditions and special meals, such as making her mother’s delicious cabbage rolls. Later, as her children grew, Sharon found new joy in being “Nana,” delighting in every FaceTime call and moment shared with her granddaughter. 

In the 1970s, Sharon embarked on an adventure with Richard, moving their young family to British Columbia. They spent more than 30 years in the interior, particularly enjoying Armstrong and Vernon, and eventually retiring in Kamloops. Sharon loved the beauty of B.C. — the mountains, the lakes, and the close-knit friendships they made — but her heart always belonged to the Prairies. She often said nothing compared to the endless blue skies of southern Saskatchewan. 

As important as family and friendships were to Sharon, her faith was an integral part of who she was. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Madeline Schnell (Torquay, SK); her brothers, Norbert Schnell (Torquay, SK) and Wayne Schnell (Valemount, B.C.); and her beloved Richard Sampson (Kamloops, B.C.), who passed away in 2008. 

Sharon will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Trina, Tim, his wife Linda, and daughter Namie, Tiffany and her husband James; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. 

Sharon’s children would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff and residents of Chartwell Retirement Residence (North Shore) for the wonderful home they created for her. She truly appreciated the delicious meals, the cheerful social hour, and the warm friendliness that surrounded her each day. We also wish to express our sincere gratitude to the staff at Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital, particularly those on Gaglardi Tower, 8th floor, for their compassionate care and support while she was in their care. 

A graveside celebration of Sharon’s life will be held in the summer of 2026. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca) in Sharon’s memory. 

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 

You may offer a message of condolence at Kamloops Funeral Home for the Sampson family. 

• Date : 2025-10-26
• Location : Kamloops