September 30, 1934 – August 24, 2024
at the age of 89 years:
We are gathering for a Celebration of Life at the 1516 Pub, 7673 Okanagan Landing Rd, Vernon on September 30 from 1pm to 3pm, which was going to be Sylvia’s 90th birthday.
Sylvia passed away at 89. Born in Star City, Saskatchewan, passed away at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on August 24, 2024 after a fall on August 3rd.
Sylvia lost her husband Douglas Stewart on July 5, 2010 and her daughter Doris McCullough at 48 yrs old, on February 5, 2004 and recently lost her grandson Fraser Gerrard on December 13, 2023
She left behind her daughters Julie Gerrard, Sharon Hoeflich, and son Curtis Hoeflich as well as many wonderful friends, much loved cat Ebony and little pup Coco Nut. She is missed terribly as she was a very beautiful active independent woman who would walk her cat and dog around the neighborhood on a regular basis, loved to share a smile and stop for a chat. She loved to listen to music, dance, play cards, crib, garden, and watch the BlueJays and Curling in the winter. Sylvia spent many years in her early career raising 4 children as a hairstylist who owned and managed her own salon. After leaving Maple Ridge, she courageously changed careers to become a Care Aide in Calgary then moved to Salmon Arm to be closer to her grandchildren Tasha and Fraser Gerrard where she met her beloved, Doug Stewart. They enjoyed many years together traveling and had many adventures here in Vernon where they eventually lived.
When I’m Gone
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile,
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken;
Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way.
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won,ere the close of the day.
Then forget to grieve for my going,
I would not have you sad for a day.
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay
And come in the evening
when the sun paints the sky in the west,
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best.
Im so sorry Julie and family, for your losses. I really liked your Mom. She was always smiling and upbeat! Sending my condolences to you
I met Sylvia and her beautiful family in 1985 I knew I had met a great person because she was so vibrant, personable and always there for you. i’ve known Sylvia and her lovely family for over 39 years. having married one of her daughters Juliet, it’s been nothing but a pleasure being her favourite son-in-law. I tried to keep up with her square dancing, socializing, and card playing, but I just couldn’t do it ..she could run circles around me, and all the others too. I found a beautiful poem that I’d like to dedicate to Sylvia. I’m going to publish & hopefully the wonderful people at fishers funeral home. Well share it with us. God bless you, Sylvia, your favorite, Sun in law, Jeff Gerrard.
Your Mom was a very sweet, fun loving, positive lady. She sent me a Christmas letter to share her year with me for many years. I visited her at the hospital with Julie before her passing and she looked pretty as ever with her hair in styleRest in peace lovely Sylvia❤️❤️❤️❤️