Sheila Bertie HAMILTON

HAMILTON, SHEILA BERTIE
Passed away on September 14, 2015 at the age of 62 years with her family at her side. Sheila was born on March 14, 1953 in Nokomis and was raised on the family farms at Raymore and later Semans. She took her schooling at Margaret McClumb School in Semans and continued on with her studies at Success Business College, Regina, and the University of Regina where she earned a Certificate in Administration in 2003. Sheila was predeceased by her loving father Robert in 2001, mother Elzina in 2011, paternal grandparents William and Elizabeth Hamilton, maternal grandparents John and Eva Russell, uncles/aunts Richard Hamilton, Jean Hamilton Allan Parks, Corbert Anderson, Jack and Ina Russell and cousin Lana Anderson. Also her faithful companions throughout her life – Dusty, Klondike and Cody. She is survived by her brother Russ and Phoebe - their children Craig (Karla) and special great- nephews Jared and Brendan; Tara (Jack) Hawes and special great niece Brynn; her brother Grant and Joanne - their children Bradley (Krysta) and special great-niece Avery; Amanda (Justin) Muirhead and special great-nephew Stran; and Marcella; brother-in-law Don Turner. Other family include aunt/uncles and cousins: Doris Anderson and family, Elizabeth Parks and family, William and Esther Hamilton and family, Eric Hamilton, Gavin and Jean Hamilton and family. She also leaves with her passing a number of dear friends and acquaintances that have touched her life and would like to thank them for their care and friendship during her struggle – Wendy and Jim Hollinger, Randal Rogers, Marie Dmytrow, Joanne and Brittany Keen, Lynn Channing, Pauline Minevich, Lori Baiton, Theresa Eng, Pat Matheson, Morley Crowle. Sheila spent many years employed with the Provincial Government and the University of Regina. Her passion for the sport of curling saw her serve the sport as a curler and board member at the Tartan Curling Club and as a volunteer for the Scott Tournament of Hearts, Tim Horton's Brier and the Silver Broom and the Men's World Curling when they were held in Regina. She served a number of years as the President and Secretary Treasure for the Regina Ladies Bonspiel. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2001 and 2012 and on the 10th anniversary of her first diagnosis of cancer and to honour the memory of her beloved Dad, she participated in the Relay for Life in 2011. A celebration of Sheila's life will be held at Knox- Metropolitan Church 2340 Victoria Ave Regina on Thursday, September 17 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev Cam Fraser officiating. A private family Interment will take place in the Semans Cemetery. Sheila has requested that donations, in lieu of flowers in her memory, be given to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic and the 3A Palliative Care Unit at the Pasqua Hospital for the excellent care and treatment she had received. The family would like to thank Drs. M. Al-Hayki, Salvokin, M. Tcherni, S. Ukabam, Dr. Johnson, Drs. Tai and L. Brydon and other medical professional who have given Sheila exceptional care during her medical struggles especially the angels on the Palliative Care Unit at the Pasqua Hospital. Hansen's Funeral Home, Strasbourg in care of arrangements.