Sheila Feuz

Martha Minna “Sheila” Kinsey was born in Wales on June 27, 1926, and passed away in Salmon Arm, British Columbia on May 29, 2025, just one month shy of her 99th birthday.

Sheila came to Canada from Wales with her family as a baby, arriving by ship at just nine months old. They first settled on a farm in Virden, Manitoba before moving to Golden, B.C., where Sheila spent most of her childhood. She was one of seven children, growing up with five brothers and a sister. The family homesteaded and farmed in Golden, and those early years left a lasting impression. Sheila especially cherished memories of working alongside her father on the farm, riding the plow horses as he worked the fields. She loved horses, and often reminisced about one in particular: her beloved Susie.

As a young woman, Sheila worked in the kitchen at a hospital in Vancouver and later spent time in Calgary working as a telephone operator. She eventually returned to Golden, where she met Fred Feuz. They were married in a double wedding with her sister Sylvia on October 10, 1949.

Together, Sheila and Fred built a life and raised six children. After living in several places, including Nelson, they settled in Salmon Arm in 1968, where they remained in the same home for 47 years. In later years, they moved together to Shuswap Lodge. Fred was eventually moved to Hillside for his final years, where he passed at the age of 98. Some time later, Sheila moved to Mt. Ida Mews, where she spent her final years.

Sheila was a quiet presence — warm, attentive, and often observing more than speaking. When she did speak, it was often with a dry joke or a touch of humour. She often had a twinkle in her eye.

For most of Sheila’s life, she tended a garden filled with vegetables and flowers. Besides her gardens being beautiful, it was also how she helped feed and care for her family. Her garden was one of the many quiet ways she showed love.

She is survived by her children: Darlene, Deb (Rob), Dawne (George), Julie, Vicki (Devon), and Terry (Lisa), along with her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchild.

The family would like to extend their appreciation for all the exceptional care she received at Mt Ida Mews.

Sheila’s life was long, full, and deeply rooted in family. She will be remembered with love.