September 14, 1968 — December 1, 2025

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce Sheri-Lynn Bissonnette, née Beatty, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2025, near Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 57. Sheri will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Michael Bissonnette; sons Jason Purpur (wife Shynal, grandson James) and Trevor Purpur (significant other Kennedy); parents Ross and Betty Ann Beatty; brother Marvin Beatty; former spouse, Kelvin Purpur; and many other in-laws, family members and close friends.

Born on September 14, 1968 in Kamloops, B.C, Sheri was the first of two children for Ross and Betty Ann. Sheri spent her formative years in Chase, B.C. enjoying the beaches of summer and ski hills of winter, always surrounded by friends and family. After graduation from Thompson Rivers University, Sheri spent more than 30 years caring for others as a registered nurse at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. It was perhaps the perfect job for someone with her giving nature. In her free time, she also volunteered at various organizations, including Emergency Social Services, Operation Red Nose and ushering at Sagebrush Theatre.

After retirement, Sheri kept busy with part-time work at Purity Feed, and a landscaping gig alongside her son, Trevor. Friends and former co-workers have often commented about her warm spirit and ambitious work ethic. She hosted many family dinners for birthdays, graduations and holidays, and traveled to see people she loved, often with her faithful four-legged companion, Ted. She enjoyed kayaking, biking, hiking, golfing, working out at the gym and spending time with friends and family. Sheri was often out-and-about delivering gifts of what she called “just little things” to those she cared about.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Kamloops Alliance Church on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 200 Leigh Road (off Fortune Drive) in Kamloops, B.C. at 11:00 a.m. Those who wish to pay their respects are invited to attend to share memories of Sheri. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sheri’s name to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia, or the charity of your choice.

• Date : 2025-12-01
• Location : Kamloops