Sharon “Thelma” Painchaud (Luch, Nyhus) was born on March 18, 1943, in Hoffer, SK to Ted and Irene Nyhus. She passed away peacefully at home July 2, 2021, surrounded by family. At four years old Thelma moved to Moose Jaw where she lived (except for a few years away) for the rest of her life. Sharon married Jim Luch and had two children Kelly and Michele. After Jim's passing, Thelma went to work in Davidson as an office clerk at Con’s Construction. While working there she met Lucien and they married in 1967. Thelma and Lucien had three children (one deceased) together. They moved back to Moose Jaw where Lucien took his electrical apprenticeship. After spending several years at home with the children Thelma resumed her office career at Palliser Regional Library where she worked for 20 years making many lifelong friends. Thelma and Lew were long time members of Minto United Church where Thelma sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, helped in the library and spent many years visiting people in nursing homes with the pastoral care committee. Her kindness will be remembered by all who knew her. Thelma is predeceased by her parents Ted and Irene Nyhus; in-laws Gille and Marie Painchaud; infant daughter; first husband James Luch; brother Ted Nyhus; daughter Michele. Thelma is survived by her husband of 54 years Lucien; children Kelly, Shannon (Graham) Arens, Trevor (Ruth-Anne); son-in-law Ray Dubois; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, siblings Gwen Stewart, Laurie (Sarah) Nyhus, Shelly (Brian) Garner, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Many thanks to Dr. A J Van Heerden, Home Care palliative care team and all the medical professionals who cared for Thelma over the years. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Thelma’s name to Riverside Mission 40 Manitoba Street East, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0A2. A private family graveside will be held at Rosedale Cemetery. In living memory of Sharon “Thelma”, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Blake Seebach- Funeral Director
