Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
Sharon Wollersheim
1947 – 2025
Besides her loving husband Paul, Sharon is survived by her children: son Chad (Tana) and his children, Sydney (Riley) and Ty; daughter Lisa (Bill) and her children, Braydn (Kaliah) and Carson; and son Jeremy (Alissa) and their children George (Sarah), Charlie (Delaney) and Anneleise, as well as her brothers-in-law David (Terry), Ron (Nancy) and Jim Griffin.
Besides her loving husband Paul, Sharon is survived by her children: son Chad (Tana) and his children, Sydney (Riley) and Ty; daughter Lisa (Bill) and her children, Braydn (Kaliah) and Carson; and son Jeremy (Alissa) and their children George (Sarah), Charlie (Delaney) and Anneleise, as well as her brothers-in-law David (Terry), Ron (Nancy) and Jim Griffin.
She was predeceased by her father Andrew, mother Mary, brother Calvin, mother and father-in-law Helen and Jake, and sister-in-law Joyce.
Sharon was born December 21, 1947 in Medicine Hat, AB. She was the eldest of two children born to Mary and Andy Stapleton. As a young girl, the family moved to Milk River, where she completed her schooling and met the love of her life, Paul Wollersheim. Upon graduation, Sharon attended the Lethbridge Community College, earning a diploma in Secretarial Training. Upon completion of the program, Sharon returned to Milk River and started work, but more importantly, started planning her wedding to Paul. They were married February 4, 1967, and they spent 50 years on the family homestead east of Coutts. There they raised three wonderful children and put many miles on their vehicles, following them around to various sporting events.
Sharon also spent countless hours preparing harvest meals, feeding exchange students, student teachers, family and friends. Her unforgettable laugh, her genuine warmth and caring demeanour were some of her most admirable characteristics.
Sharon was an avid reader and theatre enthusiast, both local and beyond, but her greatest source of joy came from her grandchildren. She devoted her later years to spending as much time as possible to each and every one of them. From trips on the train, sleep-overs at the farm and in town, Christmas concerts, hockey, soccer, volleyball and baseball games, and special birthday suppers, she was there.
A Prayer Service will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main Street NW, Milk River, AB, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I. officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I. celebrating.
Sharon will be laid to rest during a private Family Graveside in the Milk River Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Sharon, donations may be made to the Milk River Cemetery, PO Box 251, Milk River, AB, T0K 1M0, or by donating blood/plasma to Canadian Blood Services (blood.ca)
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Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. So grateful we could visit in June in Calgary. Hugs..
We love you so much!!! You have always been a light to all and an iconic pillar to us and the community. Your legacy is beautiful. All my love and heart-felt sympathies for the family. You will be beyond missed Sharon! ❤️
My deepest condolences to Paul and all of the family. I will always remember Sharon's huge smile and happy laughter. She could make anyone feel welcomed instantly. I am sure my late Husband Doug was there to welcome Sharon into Heaven Anita Stapleton
Paul and all your family…we are so sorry to hear of sharons passing. She was always so fun to be around during our school years and always laughing. So happy to be able to visit with her at the recent school reunion in Milk River. I hadnt spotted her in the crowd and then i heard her laugh! Sharon is here! You were always laughing when sharon was around you.
Sharon always brought a smile and sunshine to your day. Her loss is felt by many. Please, accept our sincere condolences. She is an amazing person, who will long be remembered by many.
We are so saddened to hear of Sharon's passing. I see her photo and expect to see her face light up and hear her geniune laugh and quick response. She was was a lovely and caring person and we will miss her. Our condolences to Paul and the Wollersheim family. Sending prayers of comfort.
We are sharing the sadness of Sharon's passing with you and the very many that knew her. Our lives were blessed to have had her a part of us. May your great faith bring you comfort. love, K and J
So very sorry for your loss. Sharon was a beautiful person inside and out. I will never forget her beautiful laugh. She was a wonderful friend to our family. She will be dearly missed by all Hugs and prayers to all of you.
Our sincere condolences go out to all of the Wollersheim family on the passing of Mrs Sharon Darlene. We have never met, but we recently had the joy of celebrating the marriage of her grandson George to our granddaughter Sarah. Cherish your memories of Sharon and may her gentle soul Rest in Peace with The Lord. Gerry and Loretta Maloney Holyrood, Newfoundland
We only got to know Sharon over the last number of years after getting involved in Curtain Call. She was such a cheerful person. Always ready to laugh. But very sensible as well. Never hesitated to speak her mind and share her valuable experience. A very good performer when on stage. And many times the first to laugh while out in the audience. We're going to miss her. Our condolences to Paul and his family.
When our Coutts CWL was still functional, we did a lot of catering. Sometimes I was able to work with Sharon in the kichen at the Coutts Civic Center. There I learned a lot of cooking tips from her...my goodness....nothing was ever put on the table without due care and precision. Sharon, you will be truly missed !
Paul and family I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Sharon was such a light in every room she entered — her contagious laugh and genuine smile had a way of making people feel instantly at ease. I hope you find some comfort in the beautiful memories you shared and in knowing how many lives she touched just by being herself. My heartfelt sympathies to all
Sharon is my cousin, one of many many on my mother side. I did not know here especially well but I can remember at family gatherings she always had a smile and laugh that made you feel welcome. When my mother Ruth Sturm (Scherer) her Aunty Ruth, as it goes on the Scherer side, Sharon came to visit and again made a sad and sorrowful situation a bit lighter with her wise words to Mom and the thoughts of her beating Alzheimer her own way. It made me feel so much better with things. I wish only the very best to all who call Sharon family, mother, grandmother wife and friend. Keep the best of her in your heart and she will never be far away.
Our sympathies to you and yours at this difficult time. Sharon was always smiling and laughing…. Our deepest sympathies.
Sorry for your loss. Sharon will definitely be missed. Her infectious laugh always made me smile. I so enjoyed her voice when she sang in the choir.
Paul and family, I am going to miss my friend of 70 years! I sit here thinking about the laughter and fun we had! She will be missed at our annual luncheon as she was always pestering us to get organized and meet again! Heaven gained smiling angel! Miss you my friend!
Paul, Chad, Lisa, Jeremy and families, we are so sorry for your loss. We’ll remember the visits we shared over the years, Sharon’s giggle and her beautiful voice when she sang.
I knew Sharon thru the library world, and she was one of my favorite managers to visit with because of her kindness, her engagement, her wisdom (“a job is like a marriage; you need to show up and do the work”). In my last visit with her she inspired me to take an Amtrak trip and stop in at Piapot SK for wings. I will miss her. My sympathies to her family and community.
Sending love, hugs and prayers to Paul and all of the Wollersheim family. Sharon will be remembered for her big smile and wonderful laugh.
Hugs and love to Paul, Lisa, Jeremy and Chad and families. Sharon will always be remembered by her great hugs and contagious laughter!! Heaven gained a beautiful Angel. 🦋🙏💔
Thoughts and prayers to all at this time
Condolences to all the family especially Paul. Sharon’s smiling face will be missed around our community
Sharon's infectious laugh would echo down the hallways of Coutts school. I will never forget how she welcomed me as a baby teacher into the tiny Coutts School with such a big heart!