Sherry Lynn Jones
(1961 – 2014)
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our daughter, our sister, our niece and our friend, Sherry Lynn Jones on November 21, 2014 at the age of 53 years. We are, and forever will be, in awe of her great strength, love of life and the courageous battle she fought against cancer.
Sherry was born on September 18, 1961 in Pincher Creek, Alberta to proud parents Margaret and David Jones. She spent most of her life in the Crowsnest Pass where she completed her formal education. Her true talent was cooking and her culinary career spanned from the construction and forestry camps, gas & oil crews and several restaurants to catering of all types of events locally in neighboring provinces and as far North as the Canadian Territories.
When not working, Sherry enjoyed the outdoors and cycling the local streets and trails. She also loved camping, swimming, fishing, gardening and helicopter rides. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Hillcrest Miners’ Club and the Crowsnest Pass Golf and Country Club. She cherished her family and was devoted to her friends and their children. She was the favourite aunty of so many young children in the Pass and a loyal friend whom we shall miss dearly.
She is survived by her beloved mother, Margaret (John) Stolk of Hillcrest Mines, AB; her sisters, Tina Fujimagari and Lisa (Tim) Jones; her aunts, Joni (Clarence) Bohmer and Sandra Dancoisne; her cousins, Joyce (David) Dewald and family, Chance & Jace Bohmer, Tanya (Cam) Plonka and Eric (Peg) Jones and family in Wales; her step-brothers, Gerard Stolk & family, Rodney Stolk & family and Paul (Shari) Rose & family; her extended family as well as the many friends she made throughout her lifetime especially Cory Tourond, Cheryl Oczkowski, Jen Milvain, Yolanda Gregory, Jake Ritrovato, Ray “Hammer” Stella, Doug Bain, Ron Strandquist, Murray Barlow, Donny Nastasi and Thomas MacDonald.
She was predeceased by her father, David Jefferey Jones Jr.; her grandparents, Dai & Elin Jones and Andrew Hurtak and Bessie Hurtak; her Bubka (great grandmother), Tina Ferbey and great aunt, Alice Kelly.
The Celebration of Life honouring Sherry’s memory was held on November 27, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Fantin's Funeral Chapel in Blairmore with Rev. Renso Castellarin officiating. A Visitation of Farewell was held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 for family & friends. Donations in memory of the late Sherry Jones may be made to the local SPCA or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.
Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.