1938 – 2017

Born August 2, 1938, in a log cabin, Sheila grew up on a farm near Athabasca, Alberta. As a young woman, she was ahead of her time, recognizing the value of a career and the independence that it gave her. Always excelling, her first employer—a customs brokerage in Edmonton—was sad to lose her to the nursing program at the University of Alberta in 1957. She qualified as a Registered Nurse. Later, she married, raising three children with Geof Collier in Kitimat and Kamloops. While being a mother, Sheila continued to expand her interests into the community as a real estate agent, as a member of many boards and associations, and as a political campaigner. She returned to nursing in the 1980’s, meeting many new lifelong friends. In 1985, she married Peter Baron, and shared 32 wonderful years with him.

She loved cats, skiing, summers at the Shuswap, and a night out at the theatre wherever she was—at home or around the world. She lived a rich and full life, meeting its every challenge with strength, grace, and generosity.

Sheila died on April 5th in Kamloops, BC at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice of Pancreatic Cancer. Sheila will be remembered by her immediate and extended family, her friends, and her community as a deeply compassionate and loving presence.

FAMILY

PETER BARON, Husband of 32 years

STUART COLLIER, Son, Vancouver

Dr. TODD COLLIER, Son, (Leslie Collier) Kamloops

KIM COLLIER, Daughter, Toronto

Dr. STEPHEN BARON, (Dr. Fiona Kay), Kingston

JOANNE BARON, (Frank Law), Kamloops

GRANDCHILDREN

MADELINE COLLIER, Victoria

QUENTIN COLLIER, Toronto

SIMONE COLLIER, Kamloops

CAELAN BARON, Kingston

DEVYN BARON, Kingston

BRENDAN LAW, Kamloops

JAYNA LAW, Kamloops

PREDECEASED

Dr. GEOF COLLIER, Father of Kim, Stuart, and Todd

FERGUS CONWAY, Son of Stuart Collier

PHOEBE CONWAY, Daughter of Stuart Collier

AZRA YOUNG, Daughter of Kim Collier

Sheila was grateful to her friends and family who travelled with her on her final journey. Join us to honour Sheila Collier’s life at the Sagebrush Theatre, with music and good company, Sunday April 30th, 2-4 PM. If inclined, contributions to Kamloops Hospice, Western Canada Theatre, or SPCA would be appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at www.norththompsonfuneral.com

• Date : 2017-04-05
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.