Shelia Maureen Veeder was born in Edmonton Oct 2, 1957. She was adopted by Redginald Charles McKenzie of Ralston and his wife, Rose Marguerite McKenzie of Ralston. Sheila was then named Rosanne Marguerite McKenzie. She was raised in Medicine Hat, married Frank Dejong and lived in Campbell River for 20 years. Sheila moved to Saskatchewan for a few years, then in 2007 moved back to Medicine Hat.
Sheila loved to dance, paint and loved animals. In 2012, a stroke took her dancing away and she battled through numerous injuries and various infections until God needed her to dance again.
Sheila was predeceased by her parents, Bud (2004) and Elsie (2022). Sheila is survived by her brothers and sisters, Lauchlin, Kirk, Jolayne, Heather and Arnold.
A Graveside Service will be held on November 22, 2023 at Redcliff Cemetery at 10:30am.
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