SHANNON LEIGH DANIELS

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SHANNON LEIGH DANIELS Gimiwanigiizhigook , Biidebinesiik May 22, 1973 - March 23, 2005 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Shannon, who embarked on her journey home Wednesday, March 23, 2005. Shannon's departure on her spiritual journey will be guided by those who came to meet her and those she sadly leaves behind. Shannon leaves to mourn her passing, her beloved father Clarence; devoted mother Sharon; sisters, Sherri (Alex), Tracy (Rob); brother Shawn (Teresa); Grandma Lena; special friend William (Bill) and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Shannon was predeceased by her grandfathers, Ross Daniels and Gordon Myran; grandmother Catherine Daniels; aunties, Helen and Rita; uncles, Raymond (Corky) and Stanley; cousins, Kelly, Khelli, Jo-Jo, Cory and Brenden. Shannon was her father and mother's Miracle Child and the star of our family. Those who got to know this beautiful shining bright light and felt her unconditional love and kindness are truly blessed by our gift from God. Shannon was a spiritual person who gathered strength and courage from her faith. Although her life was often filled with pain and illness, she saw her way to make an impact on everyone that she met. We love and miss her dearly and know that when at last we meet again, Shannon will be there to meet us with open arms and guide us home. Special thank you to all of the staff of the Intensive Care Unit at the St. Boniface Hospital, various Paramedical Personnel who have attended to Shannon over the years, Doctors Gabrielle and Doerkson, Home Care Nurses Ola and Ophelia, Health Care Aide Karen, Pharmacists Jack and Albert, Michele and Susan from Independent Living Resource, AMC Youth, Louella and Diane and all those who came to pay their respects and offer support to our family. If we have failed to mention others, we thank you now for being a part of her life. Pallbearers are Shannon's cousins: Sheridan, Eddy Boy, Todd, Derek, Barry, Christopher, Jessie, Cody, Carey, Adam, Dennis and Tim. Honorary Pallbearers are: Ryan Sinclair, Michael Desjarlais, Jimmy, David, Kelly, Peter, Johnny, Darnell, Kyle, Shane, Dion, Conway, Kelly and Corey. A Letter to my Daughter The world turned grey for us today. Our Sunshine went out of our lives. How very difficult it is to let you go, how sad and heartbroken we are. We had forgotten that God had only lent you to us, never thinking that we had to give you back. We wanted you to be with us forever. Shan, you were one of God's chosen people , sent here on a mission. God sent you as an example to show us all to love, forgive and to care for each other. Shan, you were also given the task to be vocal and to be passionate about bringing awareness and acceptance for people with disabilities. You worked so hard to give this message. Shan you were so little, yet had such a big heart. My pain is so great, my heart so very broken, my loneliness unbearable. How do I go on without you? You are my best friend, my child, my life. My love for you will never end, my thoughts will always be of you. I will always look for you and give you a sign of my never-ending love. Shannon, my heart is broken. I love you so very much. Love Mom. Wake will be held on Friday, March 25, 6:00 p.m. at Transcona Country Club, 2070 Dugald Rd., Winnipeg, MB. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Transcona Country Club. Interment at St. Boniface Cemetery, 917 Archibald St., Winnipeg, MB. Pastor Ron Favel officiating. Arrangements care of Anderson Family Funeral Home, Ashern Manitoba (204) 768-3606

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 26, 2005