Sharon Louise Harrington

Jan 8, 1942 – Dec 17, 2021

In the late hours of Dec 17th, Shari passed suddenly but surrounded by the love of her entire family.

Shari is survived by her husband of 60 years Gary, daughters Sandy and Michelle (Don), and son Rob (Sherry). Her grandchildren whom she adored so much: Tara, Samantha, Danielle, and Jeffrey. Further, she is survived by two of her Aunts: Violet and Lorraine as well as many 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cousins

Shari was predeceased by her mother Beverly (Gordie), her father Herbert and brother Brian.

Shari was born, raised and educated in Dauphin, Manitoba. After graduation, she worked at Dennison Motors and met Gary in 1959 where it was love at first sight. They married in 1961, the start of a 60 year journey through life. Having their first child Sandy in Dauphin, they relocated to Morden for a brief stop and their second daughter Michelle, before moving to Treherne, Manitoba where they had their son Rob and spent 23 wonderful years with countless friends and close ties to the community. In Treherne, Shari raised their 3 children and worked with Gary in both the Esso and Insurance businesses.

From there, they set off on their next journey to Kelowna, BC where they have spent the last 33 years. In Kelowna, Shari started a Hallmark business and ran it for 20 years before retiring. She could go no where in town (or elsewhere) without being recognized as the Hallmark Lady!

Shari was the consummate hostess and loved to entertain friends and family for all of life’s events.

She absolutely loved her grandchildren and would not miss an activity with them.

Shari was a Life Time member of the Kinette Service club, an honour for her countless hours of community service.

Shari will be dearly missed by all that knew her for she was a truly wonderful and caring person.

A service will be held on Wednesday December 29, at 11:00 am at First Memorial Funeral Service, 1211 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna. A Livestream of the Service will be accessible 10 minutes prior to the service on Sharon’s obituary page at www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shari’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.