Isabell Doreen (nee Sharpe) Harty
February 13, 1925 - August 14, 2010
Isabell passed away peacefully in Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 85. She leaves behind her loving husband of 65 years Gordon; her daughter Heather Bamsey (Shuster); sons: Gordon Jr. (Dorothy), Mike (Fran), Pat (Rena), Sean (Zena), and Fred (Cheri); 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brothers Jack and Bill Sharpe; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Isabell was born in Pitt Meadows, BC. She was a veteran of World War II. In 1945, she married Gordon Harty and they resided in Pitt Meadows until 1976, later moving to Williams Lake til 2000 and then Chilliwack.
Isabell’s enjoyment of family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren leave a legacy of cherished memories.
Isabell was predeceased by her infant son Douglas; father John James Sharpe; mother Marion; brother Ernest (Joe) and sister Elizabeth (Lilly).
Isabell was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.
Funeral Mass was held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Maple Ridge, BC on Thursday, August 19, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations to Vancouver Children’s Hosptial.