ANN SHARNI WILLMS (KOPS)

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

• I just read today in the retired teacher's bulletin that Sharni passed away in May. I am so sorry Lindsay and Lisa. Your mother was such a sweet, kind and talented lady. She was so proud of you two. I know how hard this must be for you. Please accept my deepest condolences. Barb Strachan - Posted by: Barb Strachan (Teacher of Lindsay, colleague of Lisa) on: Sep 22, 2020

• We are so sorry to hear of Sharni's passing. I remember well the drives to and from our rural teaching positions that first year. Sharni and I would talk about teaching positions, our students, our boyfriends, being away from home during the week and everything in between. She was a gentle soul and a loving person. Please extend my and John's condolences to your daughters. The life story in photos was beautiful and certainly showed her beauty and grace. - Posted by: Judy Rempel (High school friend and teaching colleague ) on: May 19, 2020

• We are saddened by the news of Sharni's passing. We have known Sharni since high school and she will be missed. We have many fond memories of Sharni, Eric and their family. She was an amazing person and we have been blessed that she touched our lives. Sharni will always be in our memories. - Posted by: Eugene & Susan Gawalko (Friends) on: May 18, 2020

• Our deepest condolences to Eric, Lindsey and Lisa on Sharni's passing. Her kind, loving, and strong spirit will continue on in you and your families. We are thinking of you all. XXX - Posted by: Brenda Kops (Dan Whittaker) and George Kops (Cousin and Uncle) on: May 16, 2020

• Your passing has touched so many hearts including mine. For all those people including me that got to know you there will always be at least one special memory. You left such a positive aura with everyone who had the pleasure to have met you. Now it's time to rest. Cousin John Kops - Posted by: John Kops (Cousin) on: May 12, 2020

• Sharni and I hit it off right from the start. She was such a giving, loving and accepting person. To work with Sharni was such an honour. I had great respect for Sharni inside and outside of the classroom. Every time we would meet at the mall she would have one of her grandchildren with her. Sharni was so happy and I never heard her complain. When we met for lunches it was mostly at Empress, we had a lot of laughs there, and some serious talks. Sharni loved her family, flowers, and people. It is with a sad heart I say so long to Sharni. We will met again in heaven, where she will be tending her garden. Posted by Colleen Allan, friend - May 11, 2020 - Posted by: Colleen Allan (was an Educational Assist. who worked with Sharni for six years. We became friends and continued our) on: May 11, 2020

• We have been friends with Sharni and Eric since High School and will miss here dearly . although we have lived apart for many years we were always able to pick up where we last were on the previous visit. It was especially nice to spend more time with her when Eric and Sharni had a place in Arizona. We will miss her but never forget her kind and gentle spirit. - Posted by: GORD & CHERYL BAREFOOT (LONG TIME FRIENDS) on: May 10, 2020

• I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Sharni. I've known Sharni and Eric since high school. Sharni and Eric were and remain close friends with my sister Cheryl and husband Gorden Barefoot. While I haven't seen Sharni in many years I will always remember her as being kind,caring and always smiling. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. Blake Piper - Posted by: Blake Piper (Family friend) on: May 10, 2020

• To the family my thoughts are with you and Sharni you will always be in my heart. Your cousin - Doug Kops - Posted by: Doug Kops (Cousin) on: May 10, 2020

• Eric, Lindsey, Lisa and families, my thoughts are with you as I learned of Sharni’s passing today. I was very sad to learn this. I was very grateful for the help she gave Mildred after Kens passing. She always took my calls and we had some lovely conversations. Fondly Joanne Devries - Posted by: Joanne Devries (Friend) on: May 09, 2020

• Sharni and Eric came into our lives the summer of 1975 when we both moved into our new homes on Diamond Street. We became next door neighbours. This was the beginning of a great friendship. Sharni and I also worked together as teachers at Princess Margaret School. We had our children close in age who became constant daily playmates. They shared so many fun times together. From 1975 to 1990 both families had many happy times together. We would like to send our condolences to Eric, Lindsey and Lisa at this time. Thank you for the wonderful time we spent together and the many memories we have of Sharni and her quiet and gentle way. 💕💕 - Posted by: Valerie McDougall (Neighbour / Friend) on: May 09, 2020

• My heart breaks for Sharon’s entire family. She was like a second mom to me growing up on Diamond Street. I have such amazing memories of playing in the kitchen, our stuffed animal zoo, climbing the big tree in the backyard, going to the cottage and doing a talent show! I will always remember her as a super sweet, caring mom who had the biggest, warmest smile! I have so many memories of my childhood before we moved away that include Sharon’s warm laugh and smile so many memories made playing with Lindsay and Lisa in the living room and in their house and always such a warm and loving house it was. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. I was so blessed to have seen her when we came to Winnipeg for everyone to meet Ryleigh and it was a great moment of her meeting Ryleigh. Sending lots of love from all of us in Ottawa ❤️❤️❤️❤️ - Posted by: Andreah Shaffer (McDougall) (Family friend ) on: May 09, 2020

• Sharni was our neighbour and friend when we lived in Winnipeg on Diamond Cres. Our children played with each other and swam in our pool. She was a great lady, kind and thoughtful. Take care Eric. - Posted by: Garry McDougall (Friend and neighbour) on: May 09, 2020

• We are all sad to hear of Sharni's passing and hope that she left this world comfortably and at peace. Sharni was one of those rare individuals that was loved by everyone she came in contact with. Although it's been many years since we last were together (Brett), I will always have fond memories of Sharni and her wonderful family. - Posted by: Brett and Therese Kops (Cousin) on: May 09, 2020