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Sheila Brown - Church of the Nazarene Daycare Director

10/8/2012

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Shortly after the Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene began a daycare ministry in 1980, Sheila Brown was hired as the Director.  Through her dedication and leadership the daycare, which began with a handful of children in one room, expanded to a daycare centre licensed for 104 children. 

During her twenty years as Director, she was responsible for many hundreds of children.  She was always the first to arrive and the last to leave the Daycare.  She gave her best because she considered her work in the daycare a part of her work for the Lord.

At a time when there were no subsidies for daycares, Sheila made sure every child was fed.  She did what was needed in order to make the centre a better place for all the kids, regardless of who they were.

After serving as Director for 20 years, Sheila retired and relocated out of the Yukon moving to Tumbler Ridge to be closer to her family.  Later, she sold her home and moved to Wanham Alberta to be even closer to her daughters.  Her family was always very important to her.  Being surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was her joy.  

Besides being the dedicated mother of five children and the respected daycare director, she was also a committed woman of faith very much involved in the life of the church.  She was determined to read and study her Bible.  She would spend the early part of Tuesday mornings, long before the daycare opened, praying for the staff, the children, the parents, and of course, the church.  She was a great support to Pastor Norman and encouraged many people in the church.

She was loved by all who knew her and on October 7, 2012, she went to meet the Lord who she loved.

9 Comments
Norman Hajian
10/9/2012 12:56:16 am

I had the pleasure of working with Sheila for 13 years. She was one of the first two people we met in Whitehorse. She was preparing the home we would be moving into. Over the years, my family and I enjoyed many Saturday afternoons at her place, enjoying the cinnamon buns she seemed to always make. Didn't matter when we came; she always welcomed us. She had a huge heart.

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Jennifer
10/9/2012 01:27:53 am

Aunty Sheuila was the first person to invest into me spiritually. We attended the daycare and eventually started going to church with her, there was no question as to her love for me and I know that her prayers over my life have had a huge impact on who I have become and the growth of my faith. I will always remember her as a strong woman of faith and someone who loved children. I am thankful for her role in my life.

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Olivia Robertson
10/9/2012 06:28:18 am

Grandma Brown was one of the nicest people I have ever met. She took care of me for five years when no one else could, and she did a great job. I wish this never happened, she didn't deserve to have cancer and I feel bad that I couldn't see her more or talk to her one last time, but I am glad that she doesn't have to feel pain anymore. Grandma you're going to be missed by a lot of people, who will always love you for being the greatest woman, and cherish every moment they had with you. Thank you for everything <3 until we meet again <3

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Denise Leschart
10/9/2012 06:52:52 am

Sheila was the second adult face I saw every day throughout the 1980's when I took my two kids to this daycare before going to work. She was often the second last adult face I saw every day before heading home. I remember her standing out at the bus stop with all of the kids before they headed off to Jack Hulland School and she greeted the bus when it came back to the daycare after the end of the school day. I don't ever recall seeing her angry -- often tired, but never angry. I fondly recall an old fashioned bowl and pitcher that she made for me when she was taking a pottery class. I don't know how she had the energy to do it after all day with so many children, but she did. Thank you for taking care of our kids Sheila so we could go and earn the money to put food on our tables. Rest easy and know that you are remembered with lots of love.

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Elaine Lee
10/9/2012 11:29:21 am

I am so sad to hear of the passing of Sheila Brown! I just came home from work (I live in Calgary, AB now), and found out the news on Facebook. Sheila was a woman who loved with her whole heart.

When I was around 11 years old, she took care of my baby brother, Eugene, who is now 24 yrs old and myself (who is now 33). We both went to Nazarene Daycare and over time, she got to know my mom very well too.

WOW! This is a very huge loss, but a very huge blessing to have known such a wonderful woman who made me laugh and always believed in my brother and I. She allowed me to answer the phone at Nazarene daycare as their receptionist when I was only 11 years old! And she would carry me from the main daycare area to the nursery to see my brother in the nursery. She would bring Eugene to me too, and lay him beside me so I could play with him when he was just a baby. Sheila watched us grow up and she always made sure everyone was well looked after.

Sheila had the heart of gold and she was always one of my role models, I hope to reflect in my life with everything I do.

To Sheila's family and friends, I send you lots of love from my family to yours and wish I could be at her celebration of life. I have so much to say about such an amazing woman! OH...and I just remembered her alligators made out of bread! She made 2 for me, and I still have them to this very day!

Thank you to those who have read this posting. God bless to all of you and may peace be with all of you during this difficult time.

Lots of love from Elaine

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Nicholas Old
10/9/2012 04:16:47 pm

I do not have to much to say that those above me have not already said. My Grandmother truly was a wonderful person, she had a huge heart and was always sure to share it with those around her.

I got a good laugh when I read about the Bread Alligators in Elain's post, I had forgotten about them for so long and just the memory of them made me laugh, Grandma was the most amazing cook, and she always found a way to keep her grandchildren (and many others) amused with her cooking.

I am truly blessed that my mother paid attention and learned to cook from my Grandma!

Reading everyones posts here sure did make me happy, I thank you all for your kind words and for bringing back some memories of my Grandma from the daycare!

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Gwynn Kroeker
10/9/2012 04:50:09 pm

I know this is not theologically sound but anyone who knew Sheila Brown will understand the joke when I say that I can just imagine her showing up in Heaven with a cake, a couple of pies and a casserole or two saying "just wanted to make sure there was enough food for the banquet!"

Sheila was one of two woman I know who knew how to make a church pot luck dinner. If Sheila Brown was a member of your church you never had to worry about there being enough food at any given function. And you never had to worry about being loved. And you never had to worry about not being smiled at. What you did have to worry about was having a practical joke played on you. And you did have to worry about pain in your sides from laughing too hard. And you did have to worry about eating too much.

Her suffering is over. My life was made richer for having known her and being able to call her my friend.

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Gaynor Baglee
10/9/2012 06:15:19 pm

So many things to remember about Sheila Brown. Her many ladies bible studies in her home..her wonderful cooking. I still use her bun recipe. The waterfights in the daycare in the summer time. She loved the daycare and her many trips south included her car being packed with new toys or craft items for the daycare. She used to go to Camp Yukon every summer to volunteer her skills and time as the camp cook. She was truly a generous woman. You will be missed Sheila...keep a spot warm up in heaven for me.

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Sarkis Hajian
10/11/2012 03:35:48 pm

I have wonderful memories of Sheila Brown.

I remember she was such a good cook! Whenever my siblings and I were told we were going to Mrs. Brown's house for dinner or dessert, we would get excited! I also remember how she'd put bags of candy together for the kids on Children's day, and how she once threw candy out of her office window at me when I walked by. I also remember her as a Caravan's leader, a Christian scouts-like program. She invested so greatly in the lives of children, and was so dedicated to the Lord.

I look forward to seeing her again one day!

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