It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Louise Emmelkamp announce her peaceful passing in Kelowna on July 8, 2026.
Sharon was precedeased by her husband, Evert Emmelkamp; parents, Arthur and Emma Paschke; and her brother-in-law, Ewald Nikel.
She is survived by her sisters, Bernietta Nikel and Joan (Daniel) Schroeder; nephews, Scott (Shawna) Nikel (children, Megan and Haley), Craig Nikel, and Andrew (Rowena) Schroeder (children, Henry, Harvey and Hannah); and nieces, Christy Nikel (Christopher Caulfield) and Lisa Schroeder (Yvan Sabourin).
She is survived by her stepchildren: Ernie (Evelyn) Emmelkamp, Theo (Kim) Emmelkamp, Carol (Frank) Versluys; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sharon was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 28, 1943, but lived in Morris, Manitoba until becoming a teacher and taught for over 30 years in Hazelridge, Winnipeg and Niverville, Manitoba.
Sharon loved the Lord and loved to serve by playing the organ and piano all her life wherever she was needed.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM, located at Springfield Funeral Home Family Centre, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Reception to follow. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view in 3-5 days.
