November 19, 1934 – February 6, 2023

It’s with sadness the family of Donald Blake Sharp would like to share his peaceful passing on Monday February 6th at the age of 88 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Born in Wainwright Alberta, Don grew up on a farm moving to Calgary in his teens where he met his love Darlene in 1957. In 1964 he moved to Surrey BC where he worked in construction. In (1972) he moved his family to the Oasis Campground in Osoyoos BC.

Then off to Salmon River Motel in Salmon Arm (1978) then back to Osoyoos (1979) working as custodian at the new high school. In (1980/81) he 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) then to Sicamous Sands (1991-96) in summers and becoming a snowbird to Yuma in winters where he enjoyed socializing, golfing, playing pool, shuffleboard, cribbage and cards. Don continued to enjoy playing golf and going to the legion for pool, cards and cribbage when settling back in Kamloops (1996-present) after suffering a brain aneurism (1988) from which he made a miraculous recovery surviving another glorious 34 years to make his final move to heaven.

Don is survived by his wife Darlene of 64 years, his 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. He 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, sisters, Sharon (Eldon) Dallyn , Helene Morrison and Ruth (George) Altenhoffen and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents Blake and Helen Sharp, brothers, Farley, Bob, Wayne and Glen, sister Georgina, and 1 great-granddaughter Jade Edmondson-Forman.

The family wishes to extend a big Thank you to the staff at Kamloops Hospice, Dr. Del Begio, as well as the numerous Interior Health home care staff.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Don’s name to Cancer research, Kamloops Hospice or charity of choice.

You may express a message of condolence at First Memorial Funeral Service.

• Date : 2023-02-06
• Location : Kamloops