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Pat Macdonald Finkle posted a condolence
Friday, November 30, 2018
My sincere sympathies to all of Sharla’s family. So many people who called her mom or Nan. I can’t imagine the community of family support services, without Sharla in it. Sharla gave so much, to so many. If a persons life is valued by their friendships or the good they did, then Sharla was a wealthy woman. Dawson Creek will be poorer because of her death. Goodbye my friend. Thank you for all you did.
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Nancy Hall-Prince posted a condolence
Friday, November 30, 2018
For family extended family and those who call her friend I extend my heart broken condolences to you. Sharla was my kinda woman a warrier a woman not afraid to jump out of the box to stand up for her beliefs and values. Dawson Creek has missed you during your illness and as you pass on to work on a different realm we will remember you with tears laughter and love.
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Tammy.Lee.Walter posted a condolence
Friday, November 30, 2018
My condolences to all of sharlams family & friends we will be sadly missed a lot until we meet again my dear friend
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Tami Curry posted a condolence
Thursday, November 29, 2018
This world will not be the same without you in it Sharla. You touched so many lives. "Those we love don't go away they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed & very dear." To the family left behind, Tim, Christina, Louis & families, and all the rest of Sharla's 'kids' you have my deepest sympathy. I will remember her well.
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Deborah Watt posted a condolence
Thursday, November 29, 2018
My sincere condolences to Christina and Louie, and Sharla's immediate and extended family. I will always remember Sharla as a woman who loved and cared passionately for children and families as well as for her friends and colleagues. She was so very proud of her children and grandchildren. Sharla touched so many lives and will be remembered forever.
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Raistlin van Spronsen posted a condolence
Thursday, November 29, 2018
On behalf of myself and my family I extended my deepest condolences to the entire family. Sharla has been a huge inspiration in my life and has shared many blessings from her at different events throughout the year.
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Tina Oldest Daughter posted a condolence
Thursday, November 29, 2018
This is a tribute to my Mother. Some of you knew her as Miss Bruun some knew her as Sharla, some knew her as Nanna and some of us knew her as MOM. I entered into foster care at a very young age. I was never adopted. However, I experienced 10 moves within the foster care system until the age of 14. Though the system placed the word (foster) mom before her name I for the past 30 plus years have called her MOM! She did not give birth to me but she never considered me anything but her daughter. She cared for me, nurtured me even if I was with her for a temporary basis. She always gave to me unselfishly. She let me know, though the system said I was a failure, that I could be anything I wanted to be. She taught me the importance of faith in my life and showed it by example in her own life, her faith in god somehow gave her strength to love those in need and to show love and instil in me gratitude for everyday we shared together. I knew she loved me and I loved her. I had found out that she had tried to adopt me twice but was turned down because of my biological mother refusing to allow it. The Foster care system and perhaps many of you never considered her my mom but I did and still do. She will always be my MOM! See it works this way, only one person earned the title of MOM in my life and it is to her I give tribute and my love. To me she was everything a mother could have ever been to me. I believe many of you here today would agree Sharla / my MOM was an amazing, generous kind woman. She was never one to put herself before others. She lived her life in the most positive way. She saw the good in everything and encouraged others to do the same. Her actions and the incredible example that she showed all her children and grandchildren are behaviours that should be emulated by all of us. She was a true role model. A person who possessed qualities we should all try to imitate. My mother (Sharla, Nanna) cared deeply for everyone she knew, whether you were her family, friend or a member of her community. She was always helping willing to help out someone in need. She had the kindest heart of anyone I knew. You could always find someone living at her house, (usually invited by her), and they were always treated as if they were one of her own. As a kid she drove me crazy always welcoming all walks of life in to her home, but as I got older and I saw the positive influence she had on so many people, it was gratifying She was a person filled with light. Everyone knew Sharla Bruun. She was a generous, loving, supportive and unselfish woman who always put other people before herself. She was charitable, giving, considerate and kind. She adored her grandchildren, Nathan, Dillen and Brooklyn, and we know that as she got sicker, she would go to extreme measures to come and visit even though she had been battling pain. Her last visit was this past June 2018 to attend Dillen’s high school graduation. If we hadn’t moved so far away, she would have been seeing them all the time, each one of them had a special bond and connection with her. I recall the night before she flew back home, I snuck into her bedroom and crawled in beside her and held her, I knew she was sick and my gut told me, her time here on earth was quickly approaching. I cried and whispered to her that I wasn’t ready for her to leave us yet. When I was younger it became a habit of mine, always sneaking into her room in the early hours of the morning scared and awoken from nightmare’s, I always felt safe with her. These times she comforted me and made me feel safe. Now I wanted to repay her, I wanted so badly to take all her pain and suffering from her. Its funny, we always here how someone knows their time is about to expire, I believe she did. In August after her visit here, she called me to talk about Brooklyn, her granddaughter. she was feeling unsettled and concerned about not spending enough time with Brook. She wanted Brooklyn to know how much her Nanna loved her. She wanted to surprise Brooklyn with an arrangement of flowers and I was to pick them up and have them in her room before she arrived home from school. I told her, "Mom she knows you love her,″ but it didn’t matter she needed to do this for what ever reason. I think at that time she knew that she had very little time left and it was important Brooklyn knew how much her Nanna loved her. We will miss her with all our hearts and will always cherish the times we spent together. She was always there when we needed her. These past few years, my MOM has been suffering in silence, her pain unbearable. She never wanted people to go out of their way for her. Yet, she did it all the time for others. If it wasn’t for her, I don’t know where I would be today. She has touched the lives of so many people and even though she is gone, her memory will live on in all of our hearts forever. Her spirit has not left us. Everyone who was ever touched by her in his or her lifetime should have faith that she will be watching over them because that is just the kind of person she was. Our MOM was a remarkable woman and I doubt she ever realized how many, many people she has had an impact on in her lifetime. Cherish the memories you have of her and honor her memory by doing good things for others. This is how she lived her life and there is no better way of honoring her than by following her example. Her love for all of us, all of you, is what is going to pull us all through this. All of the many, many people that who’s lives have been touched by her should take comfort in knowing that right now, she is standing at the gates of heaven, breathing in huge breaths of air and is no longer in pain or suffering. That is what is getting me through this. Knowing she is in no more pain and is no longer suffering. It makes me happy for her, even though I am so sad for us. So, I leave you with a quote from The Wizard of Oz…. "A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others″. Love always Tina Bain xo
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Kelly Daigle posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
A dog with a bone I will always remember having meetings with Sharla and having her advocate for more and more for her clients. I finally told her she was like a dog with a bone. She just wouldn’t let it go. So she started bringing a toy bone to her meetings with me.
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Jean Close posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
so sad to hear of Sharla's passing. Sending condolences to Tim and Family
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Karen Maxwell posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Sharla was such a tremendous advocate for the most vulnerable children and families. And what a sense of humor! You will be deeply missed.
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marie brocq posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
we will never forget you, you will remain forever in our hearts
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Jo Dokken posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Sharla my ❤️ broke when I heard the sad news. I met you years ago playing ball and a lifetime of friendship was made. I admired you for all the hard work you did for so many - family, friends, anyone who needed a helping hand - you are & will be missed. May you rest in peace - now a guardian angel for many. Nurse Jo
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Joy Kelly-Bratt posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Sending thoughts and prayers to your family Sharla, you were an advocate for so many, and a mother bear for your children and grandchildren. Your spirit and inner strength were evident in everything you did. You fought for those who needed your help with determination and wit. I am thankful to have met you and for the times we sat at a table together, advocating for those you supported. You will be missed Sharla, a true force in our community for so many years.
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Elaine Fitzpatrick posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you, Christina and Louie, your families, and all the "kids" that Sharla raised over the years. We have lost an earthly angel who was soft in the middle and as hard as nails on the outside!! She loved and was loved!! I will miss my friend and partner in "kindness" but we will finally have that coffee when I get there to heaven with her!
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Step Up N Ride Society posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Condolences to Christina, Louie, Tim and to Everyone that was touched by Sharla. She was a force to be reckoned with and we will miss her. Ready easy Sharla!
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Sharon Prince & Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
RIP Sharla, you will never be forgotten & we thank God our paths have crossed, you truly are one of a kind, condolences to the family from Sharon, Crystal & Melissa.
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Lloyd & Laura posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Tim I am shocked To read this! Our sincere condolences to You and all of the Family. Our thoughts are with You all Love Lloyd & Laura
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Sondi Deak posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Absolutely heart broken that we have lost such a wonderful woman. She had a heart of gold and was always there with open arms when needed. Sharla you will be deeply missed, I will always hold on to our last visit we had together, hugs and prayers to your family during this sad time.
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Carole Taylor posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. Sharla was an amazing person who helped so many young people. She will be deeply missed!
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Loraine&Brian Newby posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
ILM Sharla you were a true an loyal friend to my sister Shirley and a great person to so many in our community
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Clay & Trina Bassett posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
I can't believe what I'm reading. I'm so sorry to hear of this news. Our deepest condolences to Sharlas family and friends. She will be missed dearly
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Fairn Sanders posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
OMG I am so sorry for your loss. I cant believe that I am seeing this. Sharla has been a positive force in the Dawson Creek community. I am so sorry/
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Sandi Ash posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
I am honored and blessed to have known you for almost 20 years. We aren't always fortunate to meet someone so giving and filled with love for others. I know you are rejoicing in the arms of Jesus. Until we meet again my friend.
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Sharen Evans posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Was so shocked to hear such sad news. She has been a positve role for so many and a dear friend. She will be truly missed by all. Heart felt thoughts and prayers for all her family members.Love you Sharla.I will miss you.
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Sharlene Weingart posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
What a huge loss to our community. Sharla, you will be missed by so many. Thank you for all your support. You raised beautiful children and I’m thankful I had the blessing of knowing you. Our years at Parkland bring back lots of good memories and a few laughs and tears. I will miss you.
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