April 26, 1942 – May 8, 2023

It’s with sadness the family of Darlene Sharp would like to share her peaceful passing on Monday May 8th at the age of 81. Born in Virden Manitoba, moving to Calgary in her teens where she met her love Donald in 1957 marrying him in 1958. In 1964 they moved to Surrey BC where she worked for the Nabob Co. In 1972 they moved the family to the Oasis Campground in Osoyoos BC.

Then off to Salmon River Motel in Salmon Arm (1978) then back to Osoyoos (1979). In (1980) they went to Silver Tip Motel in Revelstoke, a short stint in Rutland then to Rider’s Motor Inn in Kamloops (1982-87). Slowing life down Don and Darlene moved to Canoe BC (1987-1991) When she suffered her 1st heart attack then to Sicamous Sands (1991-96) in summers and becoming snowbirds to Yuma in winters where they enjoyed socializing, crafting, playing pool, and cards. Darlene continued to enjoy crafting and being close to many of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren when settling back in Kamloops (1996-present) after suffering a couple more heart attacks from which she made the best of her remaining years to make her final move to heaven.

Darlene is survived by her sons Timothy (Lorna) Sharp of Calgary, Alberta, Troy (Shannon-deceased) Sharp of Salmon Arm, BC, Kevin Sharp of Scotch Creek, BC and daughter Kimberly (Mathew) Edmondson of Savona, BC. She also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, Pamela Sharp (Fryklund), Lindsey Sharp, Kyle Sharp, Ashley Nyberg, Blake Edmondson, Cierra Edmondson (Forman), Montana Edmondson (Normand), Jennifer Sharp, and Jared Sharp, 9 great grandchildren, Brynn and Kyra Sharp, Owen and Levis Fryklund, Heidi and Jace Edmondson, Bellamy and Fischer Nyberg, and Kolt Normand, and sister, Ilene Hand of Calgary and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her husband Don, brothers Maurice, Wally, Lawrence and sisters Lois, Shirley, Mima, and 1 great-granddaughter Jade Edmondson-Forman.

The family wishes to extend a big Thank you to the staff at Royal Inland Hospital.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Darlene’s name to Heart & Stroke, Cancer research, or charity of choice.

You may send a message of condolence to the family at First Memorial Funeral Services.

• Date : 2023-05-08
• Location : Kamloops