We Remember
EMMELKAMP, Sharon Louise
October 28, 1943 — July 8, 2026
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.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
LIVESTREAM PROVIDED BY SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME:
Service
Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Location
Springfield Funeral Home Family Centre



Dear, dear Berneitta, Joan and family:
I trust the Lord is comforting you with His great comfort!
I know the deep sorrow and loss you feel — in fact, it feels surreal! I am having a hard time getting my head around Sharon’s passing, though I know she is peacefully resting in the arms of her Saviour.! She was a vibrant testimony to all who came to visit her.. She was very much an inspiration and blessing to Wally, Betsy and me when we visited her the beginning of June!
I have many fond memories of our fun times together which I am so thankful for and those memories will always be special, and treasured, as well as a great comfort!
I love the beautiful photo of Sharon and wonderful obituary! Very Well done!!
In spirit I will be with you at the Celebration Service!
Love all of you very much….my heartfelt condolences, prayers, and hugs, are with all of you!
Cousin, Eleanore