Surrounded by her family in a room filled with love, Sheila peacefully passed away with a smile on her face. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

Sheila was born in Oliver, B.C. and then shortly after moved to Vancouver, B.C. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic School where she developed her strong faith. Sheila passed on the gift of faith to her family throughout her life and up to her last breath.

At the age of twelve, Sheila and her parents, Marie and Omar Fair moved to Heffley Creek, B.C. This is where she met and fell in love with Al Bedard. While living in Heffley Creek, Sheila discovered a passion for loving and riding horses. Upon graduating from Kamloops High School in 1958, Sheila was employed by BC Highways and the Royal Bank Main Branch. For over 30 years, Sheila served her community by volunteering for the Heffley Creek Waterworks District. In September of 1961, Al and Sheila were married at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Heffley Creek. Sheila and Al built their home on family land, next door to the Parish, where Al continues to reside. In their Heffley Creek home they raised Dion, Deanna and Deborah. Sheila was the happiest when her husband, children and grandchildren were gathered around her creating special memories and enjoying her home cooked meals.

Sheila is survived by her loving husband Al Bedard, her children: Dion Bedard (Michele), Gabriel, Madeline, Samuel; Deanna Loychuk (Jackson), Petro, Maximus; Deborah Bacon (Corey), Brody, Dylan, Sophie, Jack and her sister Penuel Rosso.

Sheila is predeceased by her loving parents Marie and Omar Fair, her two sisters Margaret Shephard and Phyllis Bepple and her in-laws George and Kay Bedard.

Prayers will be recited on Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at St. John Vianney Parish, located at 2826 Bank Road, Westsyde. Monsignor Jerry Desmond will celebrate the Funeral Mass at St. John Vianney Parish on Saturday, April 27th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to the Sheila Bedard Memorial Fund at Kamloops Senior Village. They would like to provide additional beds for family staying with their loved ones. Please contact Adrienne Nice at 250-571-1803 for more information.

The family wishes to express their warmest thanks and gratitude to the loving and caring staff of 2nd floor - Unit B Kamloops Senior Village. Sheila was treated with excellent care and the family is forever grateful.

On-line condolences may be emailed to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Services.