Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 12:00 a.m.
Shannon Lee Spencer
SPENCERSHANNON LEE SPENCER, beloved wife of Mark Criswell, passed away at St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the age of 48 years.
SPENCER
SHANNON LEE SPENCER, beloved wife of Mark Criswell, passed away at St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the age of 48 years.
She is the loving mother of two sons Carson and Nicholas and three step-daughters Kayleena (Ryan) Vanskyock, Kathryn and Kristina of Indiana, as well as one step-grandson.
Shannon is also lovingly remembered by her parents Buchan and Doreen Spencer as well as her sister Robin (Brian) Buckman and their daughter Holly, uncle Garry (Clare) Swanson, uncle Blaine (Ethel) Swanson and their son Blake (Marlie) Swanson and their son Cole Swanson, uncle Tom and Candace Lane, special friends and neighbours Carol, Leonard, Donna, Angela, Taylor, Brian, numerous cousins and her lifelong friend Elaine (Jaime) Clay.
She is predeceased by her grandparents Goodwin and Ella Swanson, Frank and Suzanne Spencer, as well as her special cousin Lon Ferguson.
Shannon grew up in Nobleford and attended Nobleford School from kindergarten to grade 12. She always talked fondly about her school days.
Shannon graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Nursing (with Distinction). She worked as a registered nurse for 20 years in the Chinook Health Region, 12 of these years with the Palliative Care Team.
A Funeral Service will be held at McKILLOP UNITED CHURCH - 2329 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Trevor Potter Officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit - 1400 9th Avenue South, T1K 4V5 or to The Humane Society (SPCA) - 2920 16 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 5E9
Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca
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I regret being away when Shannon passed and would offer belated condolences. I had the privilege of working with her for a short time but was always impressed by her care, compassion and her spirit. There need to be more people like Shannon in this world!
We would like to express our heartfelt condolences on Shannon's passing to all of Shannon's family and friends. Shannon will be missed as she was a great neighbor and friend. Shannon's passion was family. She loved to celebrate not only with her immediate family but with her extended family as well. Her home was the center of many family celebrations. Shannon was kind, gracious, thoughtful, and authentic. She was welcoming, compassionate, caring, and inclusive. She faced her life's challenges with courage. Her patients, as well as her neighbors, and family appreciated her upbeat manner, sense of humor, bubbly disposition, and positive attitude towards life. When our grandkids came to visit, we would inevitably find them laughing and playing in her yard on the trampoline or invited into the house and playing with toys, all having a wonderful time. We celebrate Shannon for a life well lived. Leonard, Donna, Cathy, and Jeff Saunders.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Buck and Doreen, Wayne and I can't imagine the total sorrow and sadness that you and your family have been going through. We wish that we could find the comforting words of sympathy that would let you how deeply we feel for you and yours. Wayne, Brad, Rob and Mayeth and I would like you to know that we would like to express our complete feelings of sympathy at this time.
We are so sorry on the passing of Shannon. I remember babysitting Shannon and Robin. Then years later my daughter Amanda was babysitting for Shannon. Our hearts go out to Shannon's family and Buck and Doreen and Robin and her family. Just remember this is not good bye it is until we meet again. Our hearts and prayer go out to all of you.