Obituary of Sharon Lorraine Shier

SHIER - Sharon Lorraine Shier (nee Mearns) passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 8,2022 at the age of 76 years. She was born May 31, 1945, in Nokomis, Sk. to Jack and Ivy Mearns (nee Mann). She attended school in Govan until grade 8. When she was little, her siblings (Heather & Dale) and her lived at their grandpa and grandma Mearns house and slept together in one bed that was warmed by hot irons as there was no continuous heat upstairs. Once her school days were done, she began making money babysitting. If she wasn’t taking care of children, she was sewing. She enjoyed it so much, that she became part of a club. Sharon started her family in 1963 having her first daughter, Shannon. One sunny evening in 1964 in downtown Govan, she met the love of her life, Wally. A few years later on April 15, 1966, they said “I Do” and began their forever after. They resided in Govan until 1970, and then moved to Theodore for a job Wally secured. While living in Theodore, they became great friends with the Baziuks (current to this day). In 1974 they got fed up with paying rent, so they decided to build their forever home, which Sharon lived in until 2017 when health reasons prevented her from staying. While living in Yorkton, Sharon took up babysitting once again. She often spoke about Trent Leniuk, Brent & Bonnie Eckhart as the children she cared for. In 1984, they decided to expand their family one last time, unbeknown to them. Thinking she was going for an appendix surgery, but coming home with their last daughter, Lacey. She became a grandmother in 1982, 1986 and 1987 the first go around. While Wally worked away during the week, Sharon tended to Lacey and her grandchildren. She enjoyed carting them around for their activities and dropping them off at Sunday school at the Salvation Army church. She always had supper ready for them after school, and a strict bedtime routine. A yearly tradition she enjoyed was taking the children to see the lights in Bredenbury in December and then having Chinese food for supper after. She became a grandmother again in 2005, and 6 weeks later became a great-grandmother for the first time. 4 months later, another great-grandson arrived. In 2010, she became a grandmother and great-grandmother again. 2013 and 2014 provided her with more great-grandchildren, but this time, girls. Sharon was well known for dirty mind, sailor language and practical jokes. She enjoyed having coffee daily at McDonalds after she took the children to school. She loved driving around and seeing the sights, even if it took her four tries to get her license. She always needed to know what was happening and liked to be in control. If you knew Sharon well enough, you’d know that one of her favorite words started with the 6th letter of the alphabet. Great appreciation to the YDNH Melody Manor staff for the great care given as well as a room they could escape to for a good conversation and most possibly a laugh too! Sharon is survived by her husband Wally of 55 years, her daughters Shannon (Willy), Lacey (Tim), her grandchildren Justin, Breanna (Kris), Wesley (Jennifer), Serenady, and Autumn. Her great -grandchildren Keanan, Lyric, Kayana, Brayden, Hailie, Alaya, and Olivia. Her sister Heather and family, as well as her sister-in-law Brenda and family. There are many other family and friends too! Sharon is predeceased by her parents, Jack and Ivy, brother Dale, brother-in-law Willy, great-grandson Kreestyn, mother and father-in-law Clifford and Helen, sister-in-law Eleanor, brother-in-law Bill and nephews David and Derwood. The Funeral Service was held on January 12, 2022 in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant, officiating. The eulogy was presented by Alex Kaye. Justin Shier, Wesley Jerome, Kris Paul, Tim Kaban, Keanan Alexson and Brayden Ward served as casket bearers. Cremation has taken place and the interment will be held in the Govan Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Yorkton & District Nursing Home Recreation Department as gifts of remembrance. Messages of condolence may be shared at baileysfuneralhome.com. Service Details. Visitation When: Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Address: 45 5th Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 0Y9 Service When: Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Sharon Shier May 31, 1945 - January 8, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book