Obituaries

SHEPHERD, Norma Alleyne

Norma passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the age of 97. She is survived by her loving family of 4 sons: Ian (Yvonne), Keith, Michael (Sharon), Donald (Helen); 11 grandchildren: Michelle, Craig, Emelia, Jordan (Lori), Landon (Brenda), Erin (Rebecca), Kami (CW), Sean (Sydney), Nicole (James), Nick and Rory; and 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Harold (Hal) April 7, 1994; her brothers Ian and Murray; and her daughter-in-law Jane. Norma was born and raised in Saint John, NB the daughter of Dorothy Barnes Andrew and John Watson Andrew. She was proud of graduating from Grade 12 with senior matriculation and winning the provincial mathematics medal. She was the first Canadian Red Cross Corps member, which she joined in 1941, from Saint John to go on overseas duty with the corps. She held the rank of 2nd lieutenant - women in uniform were given officer rank and she was a member of the nutrition section. She married Hal Shepherd in 1945 while they were both still in uniform. In 1947 they moved to N. Quebec, in 1953 to Cold Lake, AB and in 1957 to Banff, AB where Hal became a park warden for the National Parks. Norma lived in some remote areas in BC, AB, and SK but she and her husband managed to educate and support their 4 sons. She achieved her pilot license in 1973. Retirement took her and Hal to Sicamous, BC for 5 years and then to West Kelowna (Westbank), BC and then Kelowna, BC until her death. She and Hal were active members of the Kelowna Yacht club with their boat Commander and the Royal Canadian Legion. Norma was famous for her orange buns, her skills in bridge, and crossword puzzles. She drove until age 95 and was an avid reader, reading a different book every few days. Her other claim to fame was being hit by lightning - not once in her lifetime but twice! Mom, grandma, great grandma will be very MUCH missed by her sons and their spouses, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Canadian Red Cross, www.redcross.ca or to your charity of choice (she supported many!). A special thank-you for the recent care to the staff of Cottonwoods and to Dr. Alexis Thomson. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/shepherd-norma-alleyne/

Condolence Messages

Jun 30, 2019
A life to celebrate Michael, Sharon and family. Fond memories of Norma and Hal from the Yacht Club and real estate.

Michael Fredrickson
Jun 30, 2019
Michael .....Sharon 'n Families. Please accept our heartfelt condolence with the recent loss of Mom.. Grandma ...Great Grandma... These are tender times. Our hearts share in your loss....

~ Her life was gentle....'n the elements

So mixed in her....., that Nature might stand up

'N say to all the world.... THIS WAS A WOMAN! ~

Dave 'n Karie Hay
Jun 29, 2019
Mike, Sharon, and family, our sincere condolences...you're in our thoughts and prayers.

Brad & Lea Braybrook
Jun 27, 2019
To the Shepard family; Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. It would seem that she was a person of great determination in leading a good life, and I would say she did a great job of doing so. May many happy memories carry you through your sorrow. Sincerely J. Vint and family.
Jun 27, 2019
Mike and Sharon,

It was a pleasure to know Norma. My condolences to your family.

Louise Myshak
Jun 27, 2019
Dear Mike and Sharon,

Our sincere condolences in the loss of Mom at the age of 97 years. So many memories to hold dear to your hearts. Treasure each and every one of them.

Sincerely, Ron and Kacy Renneberg
Jun 26, 2019
Dear Mike and Sharon,

Our sincere condolences in the loss of Mom at the age of 97 years. So many memories to hold dear to your hearts. Treasure each and every one of them.

Sincerely, Ron and Kacy Renneberg
Jun 26, 2019
Mike, Sharon and family. Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family. Linda and Rick Cichon
Jun 26, 2019
Rest in Peace Norma. It was a pleasure back in the day to share some great times with you and Hal on our weekend motorcycle rides up and down the Valley! A rest well deserved. God Bless.

Connie and Don Urquhart, Blue Knights BC 6.