Sheila Ivy Traister

Sheila Ivy Traister, beloved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025 at the VA hospital in Denver Colorado, she was 67 years old. Sheila was born in Taiwan to Martin and Lynn Traister, she spent the earlier part of her life traveling with her family as her father was an officer in the United States Air Force. Sheila followed in her father’s footsteps and was accepted to the Air Force Academy during their first year of accepting women. A knee injury and an honorable discharge opened the doors for other achievements in her life. Sheila chose to reside in Denver and added to her incredible resume, restaurant entrepreneur, award winning actress, director, writer, acting coach, instructor, veteran and SAG-AFTRA union president of the Colorado local just to name a few. Sheila lived her life with passion, integrity and love and always gave everything her full attention. She was awarded the

George Heller Memorial Award for her over 4 decades of dedicated union service and one of her greatest passions was the work she did for Performers With Disabilities. With all her accomplishments Sheila will most be remembered for her willingness to give every family member and friendship her entire heart.  Her life will be marked by kindness, generosity and a deep commitment to those she loved. Sheila is survived by her brother Anthony Traister, her sister-in-law Brigitte Traister, her nephew Anthony Traister, her nieces Kolby Tracey, Kaylyn Tracey and Allie Norwesh. Sheila was predeceased by her father Martin Traister, her mother Lynne Traister and her younger sister Janice Norwesh. A celebration of life will be held in her honor on Monday August 4, 2025 at the Sie Film Center in Denver between 5:30-9:00 pm.