Sharmeen Ritchie
May 17, 1928 – January 28, 2023
Jim Ritchie
November 15, 1928 – December 21, 1990
Sharmeen was born in Moose Jaw, Sask. and Jim was born in Consort, AB. New Westminster was where they met, got married and lived for most of their lives. She worked as the New Westminster High School Secretary for 45 years and retired in 1993. He worked in the rail industry and became a picture framer in the early 1970s.
Sharmeen and Jim loved their dogs. First came Mr. Chips and Casey, then later in life Chrystal and Brandy. The dogs were their children. They would take them to Burnaby Foreshore park for long walks. They enjoyed tending their large garden and visiting with friends. They always ensured the wild birds in their yard had seed and suet through the winter months. They both loved all animals and supported the BC SPCA and Wildlife Rescue for many years.