In Memory Of

Sheila Ruth Mowat-Peterson

Dec 7, 1940 - Dec 16, 2025

Service

Saturday, April 18, 2026
1:00 pm
Rocky Alliance Church
5304 – 57 Street
Rocky Mountain House, AB

Notice

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sheila’s name can be made to the MEL Society (Rocky Mountain House) or the Good Samaritan (Clearwater Centre) Recreation Department.

Obituary

Sheila passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 85 years, joining the love of her life, in heaven, on his birthday.

She was born on December 7, 1940, in Smoky Lake, Alberta to Mabel and Ken Currie, the second of three children. The family moved to a farm in the Condor area when she was 3.

Sheila attended school at Condor School and graduated from David Thompson High School in 1958. After graduation, Sheila took her nurses’ training in Edmonton through the Grey Nuns. Sheila’s healthcare career included work at Michener Center, Eckville Hospital, and eventually at the Rocky Hospital as a Physiotherapy Aide, which she loved.

Sheila met and married John Mowat in 1965. They settled in Leslieville, where John ran the local service station. They were blessed with three daughters: Sheri in 1966, Teresa in 1968 and Janice in 1970.

Sheila loved to garden. She grew both vegetables and flowers, filling the freezer and canned food storage for her family for many years. Her green thumb was evident by the beautiful flowers that filled her yard and the abundance of fruit her trees produced, that she willingly shared with family and friends over the years.

Sheila was an artist who dabbled in many different mediums throughout the years. She loved to paint in oil, acrylic and with wax (encaustic). She enjoyed writing poetry, often illustrating her poems with hand drawn pictures of flowers or birds. She loved nature, and it was often the inspiration for her written and drawn art. Sheila also loved music and played the violin from the time she was a child. She loved to sew and quilt, making special gifts or quilts for people she cared about. She worked with a group of ladies for several years, making many quilts for mission work in Mexico.

Sheila was an amazing cook, and one of her very favourite things to do was to feed people. She could coordinate food for large community get-togethers, special family meals, or working as a short order cook.

Sheila liked travelling. She enjoyed trips to Mexico, Hawaii, Arizona, California and North Dakota with friends and family. Her trip in 1986 to Scotland with John was a highlight. She had always hoped to return there but had to enjoy the experience vicariously through her daughters and granddaughters, as they made their way there.

Sheila had a strong faith, and she depended on her Saviour, Jesus Christ, to see her through the tough times, of which there were many in her lifetime. She knew God’s purpose for her life would be fulfilled through her belief and obedience to Him. Sheila was blessed with many special friendships through her church families, especially her Steel Magnolias group, that were some of her longest and dearest friends. She was involved in several different Bible Study groups, and she volunteered for Pioneer Girls (when her girls were young), special music, Ladies Hymn Sing and Ladies Fellowship. Her strength of faith was an inspiration.

The last few years of Sheila’s life were not easy, as her health and independence declined. However, she found amazing strength and courage to face each new challenge. She found joy in every visit from a friend, each phone call from someone who cared and the new friends she made in the staff and fellow residents at Good Sam/ Clearwater Centre.

Sheila is survived by her three daughters, Sheri (Cliff) Skocdopole, Teresa (Jason) Eveleigh,
Janice (Lee) Petersen, 6 grandchildren Wes (Ashlyn), Rowan, Devon, Amanda (Evan) Abby & McKenna, 5 great grandchildren Duncan, Georgia, Jones, Enid & Dottie, other special family members Kristi, Cal, William and Abram, brother Neil (Linda) Currie and sisters in law Sheila Mowat and Anna Mowat, many nieces, nephews and special friends. She was predeceased by the love of her life, John Mowat, and second husband, Alec Peterson, her parents Mabel and Kenneth Currie, brother Allen Currie, niece Kim Currie, mother and father in law Caroline and Duncan Mowat, brothers in law Tom Mowat, Doug Maisey.

A celebration of Sheila’s life will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 pm at the Rocky Mountain Alliance Church, 5304 57 Street, Rocky Mountain House, AB.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sheila’s name can be made to the MEL Society (Rocky Mountain House) or the Good Samaritan (Clearwater Centre) Recreation Department.

Condolences

Jean Warren:

lMy steadfast friend from the time I was in Grade Six! We shared a lifetime of each others' support, lots of fun times crafting, artistry, and many other interests. Our visits were always something to look forward to, as life went by whether they were for happy reasons, sad reasons, tragic reasons or "just" visits. Sheila was always full of fun - and a bit of mischief - and we
never ran out of things to talk about!
God Speed Sheila. You will always be missed and remembered lovingly
by your family and all us friends who were so blessed to know you.

Gord & Ruth Stock:

So sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. Praying that our amazing Lord would comfort all of the family as you mourn the loss of your mom, your grandmother, and your great grandmother. May our Lord comfort all of you with a deep peace knowing that Sheila is now in the presence of Jesus for all eternity.

Frances Spongberg:

I am so sorry Sheri and Family in the loss of your Mom.
Please accept my condolences.

Alita & Phil Hermary:

Dear Sheri, Theresa and Janice,
Our love and prayers go out to you three wonderful ladies and your families! Your Mom always had a smile and a laugh that touched deep. She was a kind, giving and caring lady. Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts these days. May Our Good Lord Bless your Mom with the Divine gift of Paradise and the lovely, long awaited and embracing dance with your Dad.
All our love and prayers, Alita and Phil

Sandra Luoma:

My deepest sympathy to all of the family and friends of Sheila.
I have so many beautiful memories of your Mom and Dad from the days of childhood. May you feel blessed, comforted and find peace in your memories ❤️❤️

Joyce Zirk :

My condolences to all the families and friends of Sheila.

Heather and Joe Baker :

What a great photo, it expresses your Mom so well. A very dear friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A great idea to wait until Spring, very wise decision.
May God bless you all as families with peace and comfort.

Corey and Marie Cermak:

You are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Please accept our condolences.

Michele & Bill Hepburn:

Our condolences Sheri & Family in the loss of your Mom. We are sending you hugs & much love and hope your memories and faith will soften your heartache.

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