SHARON LEE JACOB (NEGRICH)

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SHARON LEE JACOB (nee NEGRICH) October 18, 1944 - December 19, 2015 It is with great sadness that the family announce the peaceful passage of Sharon into our Heavenly Father's arms on December 19, 2015 at the age of 71 years, after living with ovarian cancer for the last five and half years. Remaining, forever to cherish her memory, advice and presence, are her loving spouse Bernie (Bernard), her children Doug and Michelle, and her beloved grandchildren Rhian, and Evan; Jack and Sam. Sharon was born the oldest of seven children to Bill (William) and Mildred Negrich (nee McCurdy). Sharon was predeceased by her father, mother and brother William Jr. (Billy). Born and raised in East St. Paul, Manitoba, she was the oldest sibling to Sandra (Gerald), Donna (Ken), Debbie (Deiter), Doreen, Billy and Rick (Teresa) Negrich. Growing up in East St. Paul, Manitoba, Sharon, by her determined nature and necessity of being the oldest in a large farming family, had developed a strong work ethic and life long passion for gardening, landscaping, and cooking. Growing up with her siblings she had fond memories of taking the train to spend her summers as a young girl on the farm in Browning, Saskatchewan. Here she learned to ride horses, tend to animals and developed an appreciation of her family's farming background. A self taught artist she drew on life experiences to create beautiful landscape artistry in her portraits and paintings. Sharon was a lifelong resident of Manitoba; she held many jobs throughout her life, the most important role of being a loving spouse to Bernie, and mother to her children. Later on in life her focus and passion came with the birth and growth of her grandchildren. Sharon touched everyone that she met, with her generosity, kindness, and compassion for others. This was reflected in the close personal relationships she developed with those privileged to be called her friends. Sharon lived with ovarian cancer for the last five and half years of her life. During that time she never allowed the disease to define her, never complained about cancer and its effects, despite the obvious challenges and changes that comes with cancer surgery, and chemotherapy. Travel, family, celebrations, visiting friends and family were her passion; Cancer was a distant second that did not define her final stages of life. The family wishes to thank the many nurses and physicians and all the staff of the St. Boniface Palliative Care ward for the kindness and compassion to Sharon in her final days. A special thanks to Dr. Bob Lotocki and Michelle, Bob with your expert surgical skills, and Michelle, with your kindness and expert organizational skills; Sharon's journey with cancer was made easier - the family thanks you. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at OakBank United Church, 582 Balsam Crescent, Oakbank. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or St. Boniface Palliative Care. www.seasonsfunerals.ca

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 26, 2015