Sheila Thobo-Carlsen Obituary

Sheila Anne Thobo-Carlsen Sheila Anne Thobo-Carlsen, age 85, quietly passed away on Thursday, February 20th 2020, in her home at the Alward Place residence in Prince George, BC. She was born in Vancouver, BC on April 20th, 1934, to Hector and Annie (Kennedy) Munro, and was their only child. Graduating from the Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing (Class of February 1956), she was very proud of her subsequent years as a Registered Nurse. Sheila married John Thobo-Carlsen (of Odense, Demark) in Vancouver, BC on July 12th, 1958. During 61 years of marriage they made homes together in Kamloops, Penticton, Prince George and Fort St. James, BC. Sheila was a long-time volunteer and advocate for the sport of speed skating, helping to establish clubs in Prince George, Fort St. James and several other BC communities, and serving as membership development coordinator and various other positions with the BC Speed Skating Association. She was active in many other volunteer activities including the Fort St. James Arts Council. Blessed with a green thumb, Sheila loved tending to her bountiful ornamental and vegetable gardens. She was proceeded in death by her father, mother and son Billie, and is survived by her husband John, daughter Anne, son Paul, grandchildren Toven, Jennifer, Alexa and Erin, and great-grandsons Madan and Ryland. Sheila will be fondly remembered for her passion and strong commitment to family, career and many community organizations. Respecting Sheila's wishes, no public service will be held. Special thanks to the staff of Northern Health in Fort St. James and Prince George who's excellent support helped keep Sheila comfortable in her final years.

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Published by The Prince George Citizen from Feb. 25 to Feb. 29, 2020.

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Bette Bruno

March 22, 2020

Dear John and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I was friends with Sheila since we were five years old, and had both moved into our homes on W.32nd ave in Dunbar. I still cherish the happy memories of the trip to Europe that Sheila and I took together in 1957. Just know that the love she had for all of her family will always endure for now and forever. I and my family are thinking of you all at this most difficult time. With deepest sympathy Bette (Butler)Bruno.

February 26, 2020

To John & your family,
Although we were only in each other's lives briefly in the 80"s, I have many fond memories of working with Sheila. She was a great representative for the Chocolate Mousse and taught candymaking with such a passion. I drive by your house just off Foothills Blvd. frequently and think often of her amazing garden.
My best wishes are with you and I know you have many wonderful memories to sustain all of you.
Take care, denise Baldock

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