On the afternoon of December 19, 2019, the Bowie’s sadly said goodbye to Shannon. Her family was by her side as her decision to move on was carried out. She left this world on her own terms and with no regrets after a six month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Shannon was a kind and loyal wife and mother to her children Paige and Jackson and husband Sam. Predeceased by her father, Don Gibson and brother, Russell Gibson, she is survived by her mother Vivian Gibson and siblings Corey and Scott and their wonderful families.
Born and schooled in Williams Lake, a community she was fiercely proud of, she made her way to Victoria after graduation. She met Sam in 1995 and was foolish enough to marry him in the summer of 2000. They enjoyed travelling together around B.C. and the Yukon in their early years together.
The real joy in her life came with the births of Jack in 2002 and Paige in 2004. They gave her such great joy and purpose. They were a constant source of pride. Shannon was a wonderfully bright light and a good friend to many. Her quick smile, wicked sense of humour and ready hugs were a joy to all her friends. Shannon’s “Bitches” were special friends and their Black Friday shopping extravaganzas were always epic adventures for all concerned. Shannon had a discerning eye and as an avid collector/hoarder, she purchased questionable antiquities, especially purses and coins.
After her tough diagnosis, the family decided to continue with a planned trip to New York City and Baltimore where they visited Jack’s prospective university and Paige enjoyed the thrill of shopping on Fifth Avenue.
Shannon’s family is forever indebted to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Palliative Care team, Claremont High School staff, countless friends, neighbours, coaches, teacher, co-workers and employers. A very special thank you to Kim Ewer and Dr.’s Hugh Down, Karen Down and Andrea Lewis and all the doctors and support staff at the B.C. Cancer Agency.
The family has requested no flowers but, if you would like to, please consider a donation to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Palliative Care Unit in Shannon’s memory.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Sam, So,so sad to hear of Shannon’s illness and passing. My deepest condolences to you, Jack and Paige. She’s gone far too soon. Always thinking of you.
Shannon was definitely a one of a kind. She was a goof ball, a best friend, fearless leader, passionate crusader, beauty queen, empathetic human and if you could think of a person that changed lives and made people laugh- that was Shannon. You are in my thoughts constantly and always in my heart! My heart goes out to all those that were fortunate to know you ❤️
To the Bowie family,
My sincere condolences to you. May your memories help to easy the pain. Shannon was a bright light to anyone whom had ever meet her. I will truly miss her phone phone calls that made me laugh hysterically and bubbly visits to the office. She talked of you often at work as you were the highlight of her life. Thinking of you.
Sam, Jack and Paige,
We are so very sorry for your loss, it is still so hard to believe. Shannon was such a joy to be around, there was always a twinkle in her eye and she was quick to smile and share her amazing wit. Very sorry we are not able to join you on Sunday for her celebration of life.
You are in thoughts,
Gord, Joel, Zach, Chris and Nick
Paige
I am so sorry. I didn’t know your mom long but boy she was a fun and a person that you would never forget. When I first met her on the soccer field she made a remark and I thought who is this women but when I turned to look at her she was just laughing.
I will never forget her smiling face Paige. It was an honour to have met “Sister” Shannon.
xoxo
To Shannon’s family and friends,
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences for your loss. Shannon will always be remembered by us as such a kind, caring, and positive person who would do anything for her family; and someone who has made a positive impact on everyone that she met.
Too the Gibson and Bowie family,
We are very sorry for your loss.
While we never got to personally meet Shannon, we had a chance to experience what an amazing and wonderful Sister, Mother, Aunt and friend she was through pictures and stories from Scott.
Shannon will continue to live through the love everyone has for her and through the lasting positive impact she’s had on so many lives.