The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died as a result of a fire which occurred at a mobile home in Chase on Jan. 16, 2015.

The woman was Sherry Leah Skjeie, aged 53, from Chase.

Firefighters were called to attend the fire at Ms. Skjeie’s mobile home at the Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park in the early hours of Friday, Jan. 16.

Ms. Skjeie was found deceased in her residence after the fire had been extinguished. The circumstances of the fire are not considered to be suspicious at this time.

The BC Coroners Service continues to investigate this death.

The family of Ms. Skjeie has been notified of her death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

For further information, please contact:

Larry Marzinzik
Regional Coroner, Interior Region
BC Coroners Service
250 861 7429