Obituaries

ARDLEY, Sheila

Sheila Ardley passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on March 11, 2017.

She was predeceased by her (former) husband Victor Lorne Ardley; and her brother Desmond Taylor.

Sheila is survived by her 6 sons: Glenn (Clare), Scott, Mark (Nina), Paul (Alana), John (Lori), and Peter (Tisha-Pam); 12 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

A viewing/visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, followed by a Memorial Celebration of her life at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday March 15, 2017, also at First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna.

Memorial donations in Sheila

Link: www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Condolence Messages

Apr 01, 2017
My sincere condolences to Sheila's family. She was a lovely lady and touched so many lives with her thoughtfulness and caring of others.

Linda Yablonski
Mar 21, 2017
Sheila will always be remembered as such a wonderful lady. We spent some great years working together. She holds a very fond place in my heart. Thoughts are with her family.

Judy Varey
Mar 19, 2017
So sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. I'm glad I got to see her again at Dorothy's birthday last summer. She was a lovely lady.
Mar 17, 2017
My condolences to Sheila's family. She contributed much to the students of the Central Okanagan and after retirement worked tirelessly on their behalf with COBSS.

Don Hluchy
Mar 17, 2017
I have very fond memories of your mother, Sheilagh, as the "front" lady in the front office of KSS. No matter the time of day or year, she was kind, gentle and cheerful; we were privileged to know her.

Susan Robert
Mar 16, 2017
John, Scott & family, so sorry to hear about your mom she was a wonderful lady and will be missed. Our prayers are with you.

Bev & Tom Maxted
Mar 15, 2017
Fond memories of working with Sheila at KSS in the '80s. Our condolences to all your family; you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rolli Cacchioni
Mar 15, 2017
I am so sad to hear this news of the passing of my wonderful friend who I was so fortunate to get to know when she lived at Northwood retirement Resort. I have never met such a more loving, beautiful person with such a great spirit and wonderful sense humour. I will miss our visit and conversations and many laughs. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend sheila and I know we will meet again! Rest in peace sweet lady! I love you!
Mar 15, 2017
Peter and the Ardley family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Sheila was such a sweet and loving person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Sandi and Gary Grieve
Mar 15, 2017
I too remember Sheila as a wonderful, warm, dedicated colleague at Mount Boucherie. Sheila set an example for us all in that she worked hard, supported everyone around her but never took credit. Well wonderful Sheila, you have your just reward now and you will be missed by many!

Lois Flavelle
Mar 15, 2017
So very sad to lose a dear friend, as was Sheila. Her favorite saying, "Oh give me a break." Her favorite song, "I'll Be Seeing You" - always lovely and regal in her turtlenecks, and scarves. Many PJ parties playing games and cards, and drinking wine. Loved our trips to the Island (to see Jack) and N.Van (to see Dorothy). Loved her dinners with crunchy potatoes, and a special Birthday cake made for her sons - and she loved her chocolate covered raisons. Her great knowledge of the English language. She loved carnations. Oh Dear - I loved her and I miss her!

Many hugs to the family, and just know how lucky you were to have her so, so long. She often said "When I cash in my chips"...she knew in her last few years, she would be going on to a better place."

Rest in Peace, Sheila and smile down on your lovely family.

Carol Hamilton
Mar 15, 2017
Sending condolences from the Lesperance family; Margaret, Clifford, Lavone, Valdine, Renee & Darryl. We all have such fond memories.

Renee Martens Lesperance
Mar 15, 2017
I met Sheila when she worked for the Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society. She was deeply committed to the organization. She was always willing do anything that would help high school counsellors and students with the applications. On many occasions when I visited her at her home, her dining room table was piled high with applications and for many years she was the mainstay of COBSS. She was a great lady.

Lauren Pisesky
Mar 15, 2017
Sheila was a really huge part of my life for so many years. She was an amazing mother-in-law, friend and grandmother to our daughters. I'm thinking of all of the Ardley boys and your families, especially today as you celebrate Sheila's life. So hard to say goodbye.

Laurie A.P.
Mar 14, 2017
I spent many wonderful years working with Sheila and taking her to the island on summer vacation. We will always have the P & Q. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Sharron
Mar 14, 2017
So sad to hear of Sheila's passing. We so enjoyed working together at KSS. We had so many giggles and laughs with the staff & students of the East Wing. She will be remembered with a smile by many who knew her.

Chicki Jacques
Mar 14, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss.

Love,

Tracy and Drew
Mar 13, 2017
Sheila was a brilliant supporter of students and staff through many years at KSS, and I was privileged to share a lot of those with her. Her patience and cheerfulness were admired by thousands over the years and I am most grateful to have been a witness to and a recipient of her care and generosity. Scott, and John, you always knew what a gracious lady your mother was; also know that you are in our prayers as we honour Sheila and all she did, and all she was.

David Worrall
Mar 13, 2017
Sheila was a lovely lady! Such a dear friend to my mom. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to her family.

Lea Braybrook
Mar 13, 2017
Sorry for your loss, I remember your mom in my teenage years when hanging out with John and Paul, she was also a kind neighbor to my mom at Mountainview Care home.

Cindy Maxson (Ruckaber)
Mar 13, 2017
Such a wonderful lady. So sweet and always up for fun. We will miss her very much.

Sue Atkinson - Mountainview Village
Mar 13, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Ardley's passing. I remember her well from when I was a student at KSS many years ago, and have always remembered her kindness and seemingly always calm and happy demeanor. Condolences to her family and friends on the loss of such a wonderful lady.

Karen (Williston) Waldal
Mar 13, 2017
Will miss you my dear friend! Love and hugs to all the family.

Norene Loseth
Mar 13, 2017
Dear boys, how sad, I have many fond memories of your mom. Bev and I enjoyed our stay with her when we went out west a few years ago. Your mom and me playing scrabble at five in the morning as we couldn't sleep and she beat me is a fond memory

Love, June.
Mar 13, 2017
Though I didn't see Aunt Sheila as much as I would have liked, she was an important part of my life..and I loved her. Deepest sympathy for the Ardley family...my family.
Mar 13, 2017
John and Scott, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I met your Mom years ago and she was such a wonderful lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.

David Burgin
Mar 13, 2017
Sheila was so much fun to travel with. She was such a joy to bring on our ladies get aways to Vancouver.. lots of laughter and good times .. a great lady who will be greatly missed. Love you all Denise and Andrew Norman
Mar 13, 2017
So sorry to read of Shelia's passing. She kept all of us at KSS on the right track for years. She was a saint.

Jim Oakes