In Memory Of

Garth Douglas Sharratt

Oct 5, 1953 - Apr 2, 2026

Service

  As per Garth’s wishes, there will be no public memorial.

Notice

Donations made in his name may be gifted to the Friends of the Eastern Slopes Association.

Obituary

Always smiling. One description of Garth that comes up time and again. Known for his quiet, mild demeanour and soft-spoken voice, everyone was met with that warm smile and a kind hello, firm handshake or hug. Garth had a calming way about him that people and animals were always drawn to. He was unassuming, but with a quiet strength and steadiness that all those who knew him loved and appreciated about him. He developed his love of horses on the family farm east of Red Deer, and it was an integral part of who he was. He was a true cowboy.
If you were fortunate enough to really get to know Garth, you knew someone who was always up for a good laugh and adventure. He loved telling stories and jokes, and if you could wait long enough to get to the end of the story, the punchline was always worth it. Many memories were made sitting around he and his wife Kathy’s kitchen table or living room, or around a bonfire in the mountains, listening to all the hilarious stories and adventures the two of them, and later, their kids Ethan and Korinn, had (like knee boarding behind a ski boat at 71 years old). We always said they should’ve written a book, because you just can’t make this stuff up.
Garth and Kathy spent many a vacation (including their honeymoon in May of 1978) camping, and on horseback, and that didn’t change when the kids came along. Many happy memories were made on these family excursions, and it instilled in his kids a love for horses and the mountain wilderness. In 1985 Garth travelled to Texas to attend Farrier training school and began a successful career that would come to be his trademark. He was well known and well respected among the farm and ranch community.
Eventually, their daughter-in-law Erin, their granddaughters Ryean and Madyn (Hayden), and great-granddaughters Scottlyn and Saylor, as well as countless other family members and friends joined the camping and horse riding crew. There seems to be an infinite number of stories connected to Garth and the mountains, horses and people he shared his life with.
Music was a gift Garth loved to share. A talented, natural musician, he often played guitar and he and Kathy and the kids and grandkids would sing all of the good old tunes they knew. One of his favourite ways to spend time was playing guitar and singing with his family and friends and no camping trip was ever undertaken without the guitars.
Another, and he would say most important, element that defined Garth’s life was his faith. His unbreakable faith in his God Jehovah impacted every aspect of his life. He was rarely missing from his congregation and always sharing the Bible’s message with anyone he could. Garth had a completely firm conviction that God’s promise of enjoying life forever on this beautiful earth he loved so much will be fulfilled. In his final days that conviction and faith was never so solid. Garth trusted - completely, that this is only a pause.
Now, we carry that quiet strength in our own hearts; grateful for his example, his love, his gentleness, his humour, his faith. We look ahead to the future with the same confidence he had, that this is only a pause, and that very soon we will all pick up where we left off and keep on making beautiful memories in a life full of family, friends, mountains, horses, adventure, music and faith.
As per Garth’s wishes, there will be no public memorial. Donations made in his name may be gifted to the Friends of the Eastern Slopes Association.

Condolences

Karen Gibson:

Dear Kathy and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your husband's passing. Please know that I am sending my love and deepest sympathies during this difficult time. I hope that the decades of memories you built together, along with the hope of the resurrection we have to look forward to, provide comfort to you and your family.

Amy Lewsaw:

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of Garth’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. I hope in time the beautiful memories you share can help ease your pain and make your hearts a little lighter.

Rod and Laureen Hall:

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Garth. It was always a great visit when Garth came to trim/shoe our horses or when we seen Garth and Kathy in Rocky. Rod always appreciated Garth’s willingness to share the tricks of the trade so he could upkeep the horse’s feet in between visits. You are all in our thoughts.

Debie (Melin) Jones:

Family visits with Sharratts when we were kids were always such a great time, and getting to know Kathy after her marriage to Garth was very much a pleasure! I look forward so much to spending time together in our wonderful future, thanks to Jehovah!

Shannon:

To the Sharratt family; I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. I got to know Garth when I worked at to Co-op gas station. What a wonderful man always had a smile or we had a chat and a good giggle. Anytime you seen him it was always hi how are you doing. He will be greatly missed by all.

Don and Darlene Jackson :

Our condolences to the Sharrat family. Especially Ethan, Erin,their children and grandchildren. You will forever have memories of love and a life well lived.

Linda Eckert ( nee Sharratt) Woodvale Cong edmonton:

Sharratt family ,sorry for your loss. I am a relative long down the line of Sharratts. I didn't know Garth and his family but I so look forward to the time when Jehovah lets us meet together.

Mark and Nicole Harlow :

Reading these beautiful words brought back so many memories of time spent together. Garth had such a special way of making family gatherings feel easy, warm, and full of laughter.
I’ll always remember the way everyone naturally gathered around—whether at the table or outside, just enjoying being together. Those moments meant so much. We also remember the way he loved his family, always showing up and the giggles with his great granddaughters. His loyalty to his family and Jehovah.

Thinking of all of you, love you. Full confidence Jehovah will embrace your prescious tears and memories.

Rick and Tina:

To my sister and family.
What a beautiful eulogy and the picture captures the way Tina and I will always remember him. We're so sorry for your loss and it's hard to imagine the pain you must feel. That is why our hope in the resurrection is so comforting, knowing that this is only temporary and that soon, very soon, we will embrace Garth again.

Love always

Rick and Tina

Steve Facendi:

Beautiful well said Garth to a tee

Jay and Jen Cote:

To my dear sister Kathy and family,
So sorry for your loss our hearts are heavy. So looking forward to our bright beautiful future where we will be reunited with our loved ones. We can still hear his amazing contagious laugh! Garth is in the safest place he can be……. In Jehovah’s memory ❤️

Love you all
Jay and Jen ❤️

Allan Titford :

When Garth was done trimming the horses he always had time to tell stories, and listen to stories. Kind and gentle energy. Such a nice guy.

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