SHEILA ALISON COX

Condolences & Memories (18 entries)

• About 1974 Forty-three years later, driving through Kenora in June, on my way to my younger son's graduation in Alberta, I wonder, knowing that time has brought its changes to the family I once knew, "Are they there this weekend? I hope they are well". Then, yesterday, putting in other names, searching the past, the sadness of seeing her name appear, her picture: daughter, sister, auntie, blessed companion of another's heart. And I remember Sunday afternoon dinner after church, roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, Ashie and Fee, those beautiful hearts, kindness personified. Sheila, the younger sister, the skater, her smile and chuckle as she comes through the door, so proud of her new, bright yellow Celica. Michael of the acerbic humour, with a twinkle, and Sandra and the little one. Jim and Susan. I remember Susan's birthday and the love in Jim's eyes on the "day of the piano", a Yamaha as I recall, and the collective joy as she sat down to play. Mary Elizabeth of the wonderful laugh and the pure heart, and the Friday scramble to get to the lake. Passing when I shouldn't have - young then, and invincible. The precious blessing of a family gathered in love. "Liberating" logs for the stoves on a sunny afternoon. Badminton on the court - everyone playing. Family projects. The quiet contemplation of life well lived. Sleeping out in the porch. Loons. "There's a mouse in my bed!" The water fight started small - just water pistols we got at the grocery store near the dock - and Ronnie on top of the pump house with the hose, soaking all and sundry - no quarter given. Jim, we have never met, but I know, after knowing them all for even that short time, that you are a fortunate man. Because they are the most loving family I have ever known. - Posted by: Peter (Family friend from many years ago) on: Apr 09, 2018

• Sheila, I have so many wonderful memories of you that bring a smile to my face. I enjoyed working with you at 114 Garry Street when we had our "original team" working with Kim Sharman. Me and Marilyn always up to no good and you would just smile and shake your head at us. I know you are looking down on us all with that wonderful smile. I was not able to pay my respects at your service as I was out of town so I wanted to leave you one last message here. God Bless you Sheila, you will be missed... Jim my condolences. - Posted by: Cathy Kolochuk (Work Friend) on: May 12, 2015

• We are so saddened to learn today of Sheila's passing. She was a beautiful lady who left us all too soon. We will remember her as a gracious, warm and caring friend, with a big heart and a wonderful smile. We trust that she is resting peacefully with our Lord. Our heartfelt condolences to Jim and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Sharon Bryant and Ron Bailey (Friends) (friends) on: May 03, 2015

• I was saddened to hear about Sheila's passing. I played in school sports teams with Sheila at Kelvin High School. I did have a very nice chat with her at the 100th Kelvin Reunion. My deepest sympathies to Jim and family. Rest in peace Sheila. - Posted by: Deb Slevin (Friend) on: May 01, 2015

• Jim. It has been a long time since our paths have crossed, but your name more often than you might think comes to mind and our days at old EKY. You were and still are one of the best. I want to offer my sincere sympathies on your loss. Take care old friend. Hal - Posted by: Hal Studholme (Long time friend) on: May 01, 2015

• Our sincere condolences to you Jim and your family. We are so very sorry to learn of Sheila passing. May she be with the angels in Heaven. Louise Machinski {Friend B&B owner} - Posted by: Louise Machinski (B&B owner and friend) on: Apr 30, 2015

• Dear Jim and family; Thinking of you and your family at this time. I have been keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. Sheila definitely had a warm and friendly welcome when coming to class. She will be missed. Sincerely; Regan Tataryn - Posted by: Regan Tataryn (Met her as a student at Yoga North) on: Apr 30, 2015

• Sheila and I played on a number of teams at Kelvin High School and then on a baseball team at River Heights community club. I saw her last at the Kelvin 100th reunion at the coffee house that I was hosting. We had a wonderful chat and catch up...my thoughts are with her family and many friends who will miss her. She was a bright light. - Posted by: Deborah Romeyn (Friend) on: Apr 30, 2015

• I met Sheila when I went to visit my dear old friend Jim Bakken a few years ago. What a gracious lady; what a loss to all who knew her. R.I.P. - Posted by: Bill Stevens (Friend) on: Apr 29, 2015

• We were the very last people to stay at the Whitehorse B&B which was such an honour but also so sad knowing that they were shutting it down for the reasons of Sheila's declining health. Sheila was such a kind & caring person, so accepting & soft spoken every time we had the privilege to stay with her & Jim. We are so saddened to hear of her passing but trusting she is resting in the arms of Jesus. Our love & prayers to Jim & her family. - Posted by: Colin& Beth Beveridge (friends) on: Apr 29, 2015

• I lived next door to the Cox Family when Sheila was born. RIP My thoughts are with the family. Judy - Posted by: Judy (Doran) () on: Apr 29, 2015

• I was saddened to learn that Sheila had died. I enjoyed Sheila's kindness, competence and graciousness. This is a great loss, to her family and friends and to all of us who knew her at Bed @ Breakfast Maniotba. - Posted by: Bill Martin, President Bed @ Breakfast Association of Manitoba (Colleague) on: Apr 29, 2015

• Such a beautiful person gone way to soon. Condolences to Jim and all of Sheila's family. Rest easy dear friend. - Posted by: Marilyn & Dean Desjarlais (Friends) on: Apr 29, 2015

• Such a lovely gentle soul, heartfelt condolences to Jim and to all the family members. - Posted by: Marie Storey (Aquaintance) on: Apr 29, 2015

• Sheila was our friend who demonstrated an unassailable, "moral barometer"! She successfully coached the "Utopia Clunkers" triathlon team for 15 years and always pushed her boys to be extraordinary in our leg of the Prairie race circuit. Saturday dinners were a monthly highlight, oscillating between River Heights and Kings Park, where heated political discussions abound, with our Sheila on a "soap box" defending her position. The music would range from the Police's, "Tea in the Sahara" to Tim Buckley's cover of Cohen's, "hallelujah". To end another wonderful night. Sheila was unconditional in her devotion to family and friends, we loved her deeply and send thoughts and prayers to her close knit clan. - Posted by: Jane(Isaac) &Craig Mackie (Friends) on: Apr 29, 2015

• We will miss Sheila's friendship and collegiality as a fellow B and B owner. Our sincere condolences to Jim and family. We are so very sorry to learn of her passing. - Posted by: Laurel Sarginson (friend) on: Apr 28, 2015

• I am so sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. She was one of my favorite bosses. Her life was cut short far too soon. - Posted by: Val Stewart (work friend) on: Apr 28, 2015

• A truly amazing woman. Her spirit always shone through. Sincere condolences to Jim and to Sheila's family and friends. - Posted by: Clarice Leader (Friend) on: Apr 28, 2015