Mrs. Sheridan Marguerite Minter

Born in 1935 in Vancouver and died in 2023 in West Vancouver. Predeceased by husband Charles and brother Ken, survived by brother Ian (Pierrette), her nephews and nieces, Scott (Joanne), Candace, Tanya, and Jeff (Melanie), and their families.

Having grown up in Kerrisdale, Sherry had a very adventurous early working life, being posted with companies and the Canadian government in many parts of the world, from the UK to South America to Cambodia. Though we didn’t understand or know until near the end of Sherry’s life, her government service work, curiously, included attending parties at embassies and engaging in conversation with leaders and officers, then ‘typing reports’ in guarded rooms….

In her early thirties, Sherry became a teacher in Vancouver and married Charles Minter, living mainly in West Vancouver. Their weekends were often made up of enjoying their trailer and lot in Birch Bay, Washington and our family enjoyed many visits there, including Fall corn roasts and driving around at night in our pajamas scouting for deer.

Sherry and Charles retired to Arbutus Ridge on Vancouver Island for over a decade and later moved back to West Vancouver. Their retirement was full, with travels worldwide, Sherry researching and writing the history of our branch of the Macphersons, spanning over 1000 years, enjoying hobbies – old and new – and doting on our family, when we allowed.

To us, Sherry was high-spirited and courageous, returning from postings in beautiful clothes, with gifts we couldn’t appreciate then but now know to be real treasures. Dedicated first and foremost to her family, Sherry had an adoring, teasing twinkle in her eyes, particularly in her 20’s and 30’s when she would visit and teach us, at an irresponsibly young age, songs and “Spanish” words that our parents wished she wouldn’t… Later, when back in Vancouver, Sherry would take us to musicals, spa treatments and, despite her mother’s protests, bought Tanya her first pair of high heels!

Sherry was always thoughtful and took a keen interest in what was going on in our lives, remembering details of upcoming events and asking after them, even if it had been months since they occurred. These skills showed in her gift-giving, for she paid attention, taking quiet note as to what one most enjoyed and tailored her gifts beautifully from there.

Sherry had a kind heart, longing for connection. She was often taken for granted and misunderstood but was always wise and kind. We never saw Sherry show anger or frustration and are humbled by her memory.

Sherry taught us to make her famous tea finger sandwiches and how to bake Christmas cookies at her apartment. Sherry and Charles hosted innumerable family Christmas dinners on silver and china, exemplifying how to host well and graciously. Of course, the box of animal cookies was always stashed under the couch. We never left with less than a full belly!

Our family extends our sincere thanks to Fari, Julie, and the staff at Amica for the patient and excellent care and companionship that you provided to Sherry during her last 10 years.

Sherry requested that those who so wish give to the Central City Mission, Salvation Army, or Union Gospel Mission.