SHARON HARTUNG

While Sharon was completing her Master’s degree at the University of British Columbia, the Internet sprang to life—as did her calling to help others navigate computers and the web. After retiring as a captain from the RCAF, she joined IBM. Tech savvy, Sharon also gained industry expertise in estate planning, a combination that inspired her to write Your Digital Undertaker: Exploring Death in the Digital Age in Canada.” In Showcase on page ”7, Sharon shares her vision about digital estate planning and how best to meet the new challenges to be faced. On a lighter note, turn to Sharon’s Collectors story on page ”9, about a beloved Canadian “currency” meeting the digital age.