Sharon passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16th 2014 at 60 years of age. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Jim Wyse of Kamloops, daughter Kimberly Wyse of Vernon plus two grandchildren, Adalynn and Jack McMurray. Sharon is also survived by her six brothers & sisters: Ivan (Jill) Garrioch of Kamloops, Wayne (Cory) Garrioch of Edmonton, Doug Garrioch of Calgary, Murray (Sue) Garrioch of Kelowna, Sandra (Jerry) Labrie of Kamloops and Sonny Noer. She also leaves to mourn her passing many relatives, in-laws and friends too numerous to mention. She was predeceased by her mother, Irene Isabel Fitzsimmons in 1995 and her father, Robert James Garrioch in 2000.
Sharon was born July 2nd 1953 in Gladstone MB and the family moved to BC in 1956. She graduated from Kamloops Secondary School in 1970 and started work as a server at Scott’s Restaurant. She worked at several restaurants around the city before finally settling at the Coast Canadian Inn where she worked for over 33 years until she retired in September 2012.
Sharon met Jim Wyse, the love of her life in 1974 and they were married on April 10th 1976. Sharon was thrilled at the arrival of their daughter Kimberly on September 17th 1985 and doubly ecstatic with the arrival of their two grandchildren, Adalynn in 2009 and Jack in 2011.
Sharon & Jim bought recreational property at Mile High in 1982 where they enjoyed both the solitude as well as entertaining friends and family. Sharon loved the outdoors, especially snowshoeing and cross country skiing. She was also an avid exercise & fitness junkie, excellent hostess and an avid BC Lions football fan. Sharon belonged to the Canadian Daughters for 8 years and to the Paddlewheelers Lions Club for the past 12 years, serving as President in 2011/12 and 2012/13.
We miss Sharon but she is finally at peace and we will remember her always. Her life was cut short by cancer but she fought hard. The family would like to express their gratitude & appreciation to all the caregivers at the Kamloops Hospice and the Royal Inland Hospital for their concern and support while Sharon was in their care.
Sharon had an enthusiasm for life, a generous spirit and a great love for her family and friends.
