SHANNON RAE SCROMEDA

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SHANNON RAE SCROMEDA Horrifically in the early morning hours of April 19, 2008, Shannon was taken from this earth. Shannon was born on a warm, snowy day November 19, 1982 in Winnipeg. She lived most of her childhood in Selkirk. In her school years she attended St. Andrew's Elementary, Centennial Elementary, Selkirk Junior High, Selkirk High School (The Comp). She was active in T-ball, baseball, figure skating, rugby. She excelled in playing piano for many years, a gift she learned from Nana Mildred. She worked various places through her teens and was liked by all. When she moved to the city she began a career with the City of Winnipeg where she was employed at the time of her death. She worked various departments in the city and was currently working with Planning and Properties under her wonderful boss Barry Evenson; as well as recording secretary for her C.U.P.E. local. She enjoyed many roles in her life but in the morning of June 20, 2003 her most wonderful role began; becoming a mother to Riley. He was the full centre of her being and she dedicated her life to him. Other interests she enjoyed was coffee with her girls, football games with dad, days with nana and many wonderful times with her mom. Also involvement with local community groups, especially Riley's day care. Shannon is survived by her precious son, Riley Allan; mother Debbie (step-father Sean), father Gary, grandmother Mildred, step-brothers, Troy and Jordan. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, co-workers. Her honorary sisters, Lindsay, Dana, Randi-Lee, Bonnie, extended family Sheldon, Maxine, Tara. She is predeceased by her Nana Nancy, Papa Richard and Papa John who are now holding her in heaven for all of us down here. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, April 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Wheeler Funeral Chapel, 211 Regent Ave. West. Special thanks to the Winnipeg Police Service, Paramedics, Health Sciences Centre staff, all people who have helped us through these dark hours. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted for Riley - a trust held at Investors Group Financial Services c/o J. Trudel, 9th floor- 1661 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T7. A daughter is a gem who should be cherished and polished, and Shannon was a diamond like no other ever shined. Funeral arrangements in care of: WHEELER FUNERAL CHAPEL 211 REGENT AVE. WEST 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 23, 2008