My younger sister Belinda Shawn Thompson who was born November 25th 1961 In Bella Coola and died September the 11th 2026.

She had such a sense of humor and very intelligent. I used to beat her at checkers but then she joined the chess club and wanted to play chess. I said nope!

all of us at mom’s house in White Rock British Columbia and i believe the street was called Habgood but i am not sure. Back row is mom, Syliva Sorenson (deceased May 2006 at 70 years of age) Belinda, my first husband William Edgar Harper and he is holding Jessica, Caroline Amelia Harper. Dirk Finlay Thompson, Then right in front of Dirk is Teresa Ward by oldest sister holding my oldest daughter Candice, Eileen Catherine Harper. then directly in front of Belinda is my nephew Melton Ward. Seated is Della my older sister who is deceased and she is holding Laurie and Leah Kindred, Then there is Granny Mary who is mom’s mom, Then me who is holding Garnet. All in 1985.

Della, Belinda, Me, Dirk

Me and Belinda holding her doll and Dirk

Teresa holding a baby (not sure if it is Belinda or Dirk) Me leaning forward and Della

Dirk’s wedding – Teresa, mom, Wes, Belinda, seated is Laurie, Melton, Dirk, Colleen, Me holding Christina Rachel Alicia Harper – she was so tired that day but she danced all the time with a little boy who wore a brown suit – too sweet – in the front is Leah, Candice and Jessica

At Stanley Park – Belinda, Melton pushing Candice in the cart and Laurie is seated. Not sure where everybody else is but we would go to Whiterock/Vancouver area every year.

Belinda and Cousin Elaine in Enderby British Columbia – it was a family reunion –

Leah and Belinda at Enderby British Columbia – at family reunion –

Mom, Dad, Dirk, Me, Belinda – Yeo street in Terrace British Columbia – Melton – probably 1972 but not sure

Belinda, Me, Christina, Chuck at Christina’s graduation from UBC

Me, Candice, Belinda, Jessica, Chuck at Christina’s graduation from UBC

I honor my sister today and i remember her always finding cats and hiding them in her closet and asking me not to tell mom. Mom always found out after about one month or so later. We lived in Terrace British Columbia then but we also would go to Woolworth’s and purchase turtles for a dime but they always died.

I remember and honor her sense of humor. Her fierce independence and her love of history. Belinda graduated from SFU with her degrees in English and History. I remember taking Belinda out to North Vancouver where the swinging bridge was. She was terrified of the swinging bridge but it would gently rock and she would climb over to the other side. Taking her out to the Burnaby Park and the merry go rounds for adults. We walked about and just talked and laughed and it was a good time.

Belinda’s health in her later years were not good but still she carried on.

Psalm 23

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

² He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

³ He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

⁴ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

⁵ Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

⁶ Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Rest in peace, Belinda, i have many good memories that i cannot write down but God be with you until we meet again.

Maranatha

Mellany