Daniel O. "Dan" Sharrers

1927 - 1995  (68 years)

• Name	Daniel O. "Dan" Sharrers
  Nickname	Dan
  Birth	8 Jan 1927	Kingston, Jamaica
  Gender	Male
  Name	Dan Sharrers
  _TAG	Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
  Death	11 Dec 1995	Hope, British Columbia, Canada
  	?b?SHARRERS?/b? - Dan.passed away suddenly on December 11, 1995 in Hope. B.C. Mourning the passing of this dear man, are his loving wife of 33 years, Barbara: son. Jay (Rachelle); son, Matt (Jennifer) Nana" Mabel Garrett; sisters, Gertie, in Jamaica and Ruth In England and nieces, great nieces and a great nephew in the USA and England. Born In Jamaica on January 8. 1927. Dan had a distinguished career of 22 years in the Jamaican Civil Service. Moved to Canada in 1967 and before his 1990 retire ment was Recreation Director for Hope and District for 18 years. In his youth Dan was a competi tive soccer player and swimmer, in b.i;. ne became a highly respected summer swim coach and official. The Hope Otters Summer Swim Club began in 1969 and for over 20 years hundreds of youngsters benefitted from Dan's teaching, discipline and philosophy - his wisdom and love for "his kids" will never be forgotten. He couldn't skate but hockey became another of his intense interests and he could share the love of the game with his beloved sons. He was a gentleman and a scholar and we will miss him greatly. fn lieu of flowers the family is setting up a trust fund to create bursaries for students pursuing athleticacademic dreams. Donations would be appreciated to first Heritage Savings Credit Union, Box 1793, Hope, B.C.. VOX 1L0. A memorial service being held at Hope Legion Hall, 2 p.m., Friday, December 15.
  Burial	15 Dec 1995
  Person ID	I726	The Family History of Robert Duncan a Lanark Society Settler
  Last Modified	30 Jan 2023

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	1. Living   2. Living
  Family ID	F258	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	30 Jan 2023

  
  

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  Birth - 8 Jan 1927 - Kingston, Jamaica Death - 11 Dec 1995 - Hope, British Columbia, Canada  = Link to Google Earth