Anne Amelia Sharples

Anne Amelia Sharples

Anne Sharples Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and The Province from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2005.

SHARPLES _ Anne Amelia (nee Grimwood), born August 18th, 1909, deceased November 4th, 2005. Predeceased by her husband Harry in 1987. Fondly remembered by her son, Bob Sharples (Marilyn), 4 grandchildren, Louise Lang (Rainer), Lorelei Reiher (Alain), Blake Sharples (Cindy), and Linnea Thomson (Rand), 7 great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces, sharing a special bond with John Grimwood (Cammie), Joanne Hogue (Terry), and Joan Arlington (Pat). Anne was born in Winnipeg and her family moved to Burnaby when she was a child. Anne taught elementary school at Sir Stanford Fleming for many years and was devoted to her vocation. Anne's understanding and love of people earned her many friends and gave her great pleasure. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to a charity.

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