Obituary of Sharon Claudia (nee Flockton) Howell

Sharon Howell, age 77, of Steinbach, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.  

She is survived by her sons: Lance (Sharon) Prystenski, and their children Brett Coulter, Charnelle (Ryan) Carruthers, Rhys Prystenski, Jaydon Prystenski. Dale (Nancy) Prystenski, and their daughter Madison Prystenski.  Sharon is also survived by great-grandchildren Austin, Tyson, and Daxton Carruthers and stepsons: Terry (Monica) Howell, Les (Alenka) Howell, Russ (Tracey) Howell, Gary (Zack) Howell. Sharon will be missed by siblings Ken (Bonnie) Flockton, Brian (Bev) Flockton, Diane (Mike) McElrea and Sandra (Rod) Cline.

Sharon was predeceased by her loving husband Fred Howell, her parents Alsace and Bertha Flockton and her sons' father Brian Prystenski.

Sharon loved spending time with friends and family. Sharon worked for Palliser Furniture for many years, and she was active in the Steinbach Legion. She loved camping, cards, bingo, gardening and  watching curling. Sharon was kind, loving, and funny, and will be missed dearly by her loved ones.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB.

A special thank you to the Heritage Life PCH nurses, health care aides and staff for supporting and caring for Sharon for the last 10 years.

If friends so desire, donations in memory of Sharon may be made to:

Heritage Life Personal Care Home 100A Heritage Trail, Niverville MB  R0A 0A1, Niverville, MB,

or Alzheimer Society of Manitoba 10 – 120 Donald Street; Wpg., MB   R3C 4G2.