Sharon Leslie Zilkey (Nee: Hatch)
April 15, 1942-September 4, 2023
It is with deep sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Sharon.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Jennifer (Darcy Clevett) and Jon (Jodie): Grandchildren Emerson and Griffin: Sister Linda Hatch: brother-in-law Eric Penner: as well as numerous relatives and friends.
She was preceded by her parents Wynne and Harry Hatch: sister Lee Penner.
Sharon was raised in Oak Lake Manitoba. She attended teachers training at Brandon University. Sharon taught mainly Kindergarten and Music for over 40 years with the majority of her time being in Grandview school. While there she made many lifelong friends of the staff, students and community.
A huge passion in her life was music. She played keyboard for a number of bands – Kool Kats, Generations, Grandview Orchestra, Runaway, and the Twilighters. She led choirs, concerts, festivals, taught piano, and so much more in both Grandview and later Souris.
Other great joys were her cats, the cabin at Oak Lake, gardening and especially flowers. She had beautiful yards and always had flowers in the house all year round.
Sharon’s greatest love was her family and friends. She recently wrote in one of her journals that some of her fondest memories were spending time with her grandchildren. Sharon was a social butterfly and was happiest being with the people that she loved.
A funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church in Souris on September 9, 2023 with a private interment in the Oak Lake Cemetery.
Family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of Souris Hospital and Home Care for their exceptional care and compassion. You all have become extended family of Sharon’s.
Sending hugs to all who loved her. She was a great family woman and had a heart as big as the sky. Her and Lee will be in heaven’s choir together now.
My deepest sympathy to the family. She was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her.
Sharon was such a kind lady…always smiling and she was remarkable on the piano!! She was a dear friend to my mom, Marge Edgerton, and will be remembered with fondness my many. Sincere sympathy to her family.
Condolences to the family and friends, a very cheerful lady and so talented. Rest in Peace ❤️ Iris and Betty from Brandon
My condolences to Sharon’s family and friends. She was a well loved teacher by all her students and contributed her considerable musical talent to our community as well. How fortunate we were!
Sharon will forever be known as Grandview’s most beloved music & kindergarten teacher. She taught children across generations. She put on one heck of an annual Christmas concert. I will forever remember her warm smile and kindness. Rest In Peace, Mrs. Zilkey.
Sincere Condolences to Sharon’s Family Long ago memories of a fun beautiful gal
I had a lovely visit with Sharon at Peacock Days, she was her same old self. Her big smile, and her laugh will always be my great memory of her.
Heaven has gained another beautiful Angel, cherish all your wonderful memories.
Sincere condolences to Jon, Jen, and her sister Linda!
There are so many, many,words to describe Sharon.
She was one of a kind ,and has left us with many memories .
Rest in peace, Sharon.
Sharon was our son Ryan’s kinder garden teacher in Grandview. Knew her as a talented and lovely person. Condolences to all her family.
Thinking of all the memories and all the musical abilities that were nurtured and encouraged by this amazing lady during her years in Grandview. My condolences to Jennifer, Jon and Linda and your families.
Sincere sympathy to Sharon’s family. You all have many memories of your mom/grandmother and they will be with you forever. I’m sure the piano and guitar in heaven are getting a good work out. Going to miss you Sharon.
My sincere condolences to Jennifer, Jon, Linda and families. I have so many beautiful memories of Sharon, her giving spirit, her gift of music and her love of laughter. Even though it seems like a lifetime ago, I fondly remember curling adventures with Sharon, Linda, and Jennifer. Sharon taught us a thing or two about bonspieling and it would most definitely involve a skit and a song! We may not have won many games but we certainly enjoyed many hours of laughter and friendship. May the wonderful memories of Sharon bring each of you peace and comfort in the coming days.
Sincerely, Gail Spence McDonald (aka “Skippy”)
Deepest sympathy to Sharon’s family. I have many fond memories of Sharon – Teacher Training at Brandon College and then teaching in McAuley. RIP Sharon.
Sharon was a special cousin who will be greatly missed forever. We were all blessed by her kindness, love, music, laughter and her indomitable spirit. She left us with rich memories to treasure.
Our condolences to all her family.
Janice Purvis & Barb Wakat
My sincere condolences to Sharon’s family, Jon and Jen, her sister, Linda, brother-in-law Eric and all their families. Cherish all the great memories she leaves with all of us.
R.I.P. Sharon
My heart is with you today – Jennifer & Darcy, Jon & Jodie, Emerson & Griffin, Linda, Eric and Kelsey, as you celebrate the life of a remarkable woman. Sharon was a gift to so many, bringing music, joy and laughter to whomever she met. I shall always remember her sparkle and her ability to make me, a young cousin, feel special. She will be sorely missed and well remembered.
My condolences to Sharons family. Such a kind lovely person.
Sharon is a special part of my memories in Grandview.
My condolences to her family on the loss of a grand person.
Our sincere condolences to Jon, Jennifer and all of Sharon’s Family. May your fond memories, bring you comfort at this difficult time. She will forever be remembered, as being such a special Kindergarden Teacher, to so many Grandview children for all those years.