Obituaries

Sharon Koopmans (nee Heggelund) went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2016 at the age of 62. Survived by her loving husband John Koopmans, daughters: Charlotte Defehr (Darren Olsen) and Brandie Koopmans; son Kornel (Ainslie); grandchildren Noah, Taylor, Connor, Bailey, Whyatt, Lain, Justin, Holden and Maximilian; sister Veronica Brown (Gary); brothers Lionel (Colleen) Heggelund, Aubrey (Esther) Heggelund, Ashley (Dorothy) Heggelund; and her father, Lavern Heggelund. Sharon was predeceased by her mother Mona Heggelund. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC with Malcolm and Donna Petch officiating. In Sharon's delightful memory, please come to her celebration of life dressed in bright colors! Sharon was born in Hythe, Alberta. Her family moved to Smithers in 1968 where she met John at a High School Dance and he swept her off her feet. They married in 1971 and have been dancing and laughing together ever since. They raised a family in Kamloops BC for 16 years finally settling in Kelowna for the last 26 years. During her 26 years in Kelowna Sharon excelled in the retail industry including owning 2 businesses: Maid in the Okanagan and iHem (clothing alteration). The last 8 years of her battle with Cancer was spent travelling, reconnecting with old friends, enjoying a glass of wine or two with John on the shores of Okanagan Lake and taking every opportunity to spend time with her grandchildren. Her loving heart, bright spirit and beautiful smile will be missed by her many family members and friends whom were just like family to her. Special thanks to Dr. Derek Adam as well as the nurses and staff at the Central Okanagan Hospice House for taking such amazing care of Sharon these last few weeks

• Aug 02, 2016
  John,
  
  I am so terribly sorry for your loss, also your family's loss. Sharon was taken far too soon.
  
  Sharon was a huge help to me when I needed her most.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Maureen Ferguson
• Jul 19, 2016
  John and family,
  
  We wish to express our deepest sympathy to all of you. Sharon will be missed by all her family, she was such a special lady. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
  
  Love, Karl and Bernice
  
  
• Jul 19, 2016
  John and family, so sorry for your loss. Sharon was a beautiful woman. John I thought about you all over the last 5 years that I have moved to Alberta and always asked how you and Sharon were doing when I spoke with friends at Flightcraft. Praying for comfort as she is no longer in pain. Big hug John. Love from Shannon Welder
• Jul 19, 2016
  Charlotte, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. While it has been years since I have seen you all, she was an awesome mom and I loved hanging out in your house in Kamloops after school at Parkcrest ;) She was a great cheerleader to our track team! She will be missed. xo
• Jul 18, 2016
  John, Charlotte, Brandie, and Kornel and family. We send our sincere condolences to you all. May the special memories all give you strength and peace. Sharon, was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed, she has left her legacy in all of you.
  
  Love, Renne and Trevor Reidy.

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