Dorothy Nora Shaw
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy N. Shaw on Friday, August 13, 2010 at the age of 96 years. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Jim) Barratt; her son Wm. Hunter Sharkey (Susan) Shaw of Kamloops, as well as two granddaughters Tina (Jack) Schmitt from Scott City, Kansas; Joy Shaw and great-grandson Cole from Edmonton, Alberta. She is also survived by her sisters Phylis Sinclair of Ketchikan, Alaska; Jean Wilcox of Kamloops; Betty Stewart of Vancouver and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her husband Hunter Shaw and her brothers Joe and Jimmy Povoas.
Mom was born in Olds, Alberta on November 19, 1913 but spent her life in Kamloops. She married Hunter in 1941 and together they spent a great deal of time at the Shaw Springs Resort near Spences Bridge where Mom helped uncle Bill Shaw in the kitchen baking awesome pies and cakes for travelers.
It wasn’t only her baking that people admired. Mom’s hands were always busy kitting or doing cross stitch. Her handwork is highly cherished by all her family. One of Mom’s favourite pastimes was bingo and she was known to play a dozen cards at once. She was also very proud of her Scottish heritage.
Mom loved her family and supported us in whatever activities we were interested in. It didn’t matter what the occasion, whether it was music recitals, school events or rodeos, Mom was there to cheer whether we won or lost. She taught us to be kind to others and showed us that strength comes from within. We’ll miss you dearly.
Should friends desire, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated in her memory.
my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.I will miss her also so much each time I came to Kamloops and we always had a good time together.I will get in touch with you when I get back to canada. I’m in Iowa at the monent visiting my sis. God will take good care of her now. love norma swaim
On behalf of the Perry Family special thoughts are with you. The Povoas and Perry family have deep roots and a special growing up friendship. Great memories we continue to share. Blessings are with you from the Perry kids
Al, Bunny, Charlie, Gorden, Donald and Margaret and their families
Liz and family……our sincere condolences to you all. Mothers are special…….we miss them very much when they are gone.
Mario and Josephine Bruno
My friend sent me a copy of the obituary. I was sure surprised to get it. Had I known that your Mom was still with us I’d have come around to visit. When living at Shaw Springs with Bill, Leah and my Dad (Hack) 1960 to 64, your family visiting was always a super treat. Your Mom was such a sincere and caring person, who seemed able to include me in her dear ways. You’ve had a treasure with you for a good length of time and all the more reason to be feeling her absence. The Lord comfort and keep you both Liz and Sharkey, Stephen (at Sicamous)
We are truly saddened to hear about the passing of your mom Sharkey. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Mary and Louise