Violet Lou Sheppard
Vi was born in 1939 in Petrolia Ontario and died in Edmonton on February 26, 2024 after a brief illness.
She is survived by her children Craig (Michele), Karen (Grant) and Kathy (Ken), and her grandchildren Andrew, Hannah, Owen, Willem, and Evan.
Vi is also survived by her many siblings, Orval (Myrna), Hazel, and Bob, nieces, nephews and their children in Ontario. She was predeceased by siblings Dan (Arlene) and Shirley and parents Norman and Katherine Redick.
Vi had a sense of adventure and loved to travel. While living in the Netherlands, she traveled to Italy with a friend and tossed a coin in the Trevi fountain, ensuring her return to Rome. She indeed returned and added Turkey and Greece to countries visited on that trip.
Lake Wales in Florida was a place Vi visited as a child where her Uncle Orval had a winter home. Vi and her husband, Larry, made a winter home in Lake Wales too. They opened their home to children and grandchildren and friends to share in the winter sunshine. Vi lived in many places and collected friends along the way. She most recently lived in Sherwood Park but you may know her from Fort Saskatchewan, Moose Lake, Edmonton, (all in Alberta), or Petrolia, Wyoming, Sarnia (all in Ontario) or Houston, Lake Wales, or Apache Junction.
What you will know is that Vi was a generous person. She was always willing to share a good laugh and a funny story. Family dinners made her heart swell and time spent with loved ones was her best investment.
Vi’s last travel adventure was to Mexico with her special friend, Rick. And an adventure it was – complete with hurricane evacuations and flooded hotel rooms!
I was so sorry to hear of Vi’s sudden passing. We had just been talking on the phone a week or so earlier making plans to get together for coffee. I met Vi in Vancouver before either of us were married and have managed to keep in touch ever since. We had many good times travelling and playing bridge. She will be missed.
Vi was one special lady! I will miss her visits.
Vi was so special to us. We spent many cool Florida mornings together in Florida. Enjoying the sun coming in her eastern window. Surely going to miss our conversations.
Vi and Larry were our special friends. They were so gracious . They hosted us to a trip around the Rockies. Many fun times here in Walden Shores.
We have many fond memories of family times with Vi. Christmas gatherings, fun times at Moose Lake, and our adventures at Waterton. We loved her laugh and sense of humour; she and Dad loved to tell a great story. She was a wonderful lady and I’m sure she and Dad are happily catching up.
Blessings – Love – Hugs to all of Vi’s children, grandchildren and siblings. May beautiful memories sustain you always.
Louise
Sending my condolences to her children and my grandma Hazel and her siblings. I will miss seeing you at family pig roast every year..rest in paradise vi
Thinking of all of you as you grieve the loss of your mom. I remember all the times she hosted our family and we played together. Sending love and hugs.
Kerry
My deepest condolences to all of VI’s family. Did not know of her passing until notice was put on Facebook. Many reminders of growing up around her. Pleased to visit with her while in Florida.
Hugs to all the family.
Vi’s family:
Very sorry to hear of Vi’s passing.
Vi was a good friend and neighbor. We spent enjoyable times, with a glass of Southern Comfort, talking and solving the world’s problems.
Vi will be missed.
RIP