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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Dear Vivian
Read of the passing of your precious daughter and wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and my sympathy goes out to you and all your family.
Hugs Wendy Evans
To Sam & the kids. With deepest sympathy in the loss of Shannon. She was a wonderful lady
To Sam and the kids I offer you my deepest sympathy.It was a shock to hear about Shannon.She was a wonderful lady. We will all miss her
To Sam, Jackson and Paige: So sorry for your loss of Shannon. There are no perfect words at this time. Hugs to all of you from your cousin in Ontario, Anne (Gallagher) Cavanagh
Dear Sam,Jack and Paige,
We are so sorry and shocked to hear about Shannon’s passing.
We can’t even imagine the pain you all are feeling but just know
she will always be watching over you❤️
Sending our strength and love to you all!
From, Ken, Kerry, Karson and Maddy Gregory
Sam, Jack and Paige,
We, like our whole community, are deeply saddened by your loss.
Shannon always brightened up every room she was in, and she will be missed by so many.
Our condolences and thoughts are with you.
Rintoul family
Dear Sam, Paige & Jackson
Stelio and I were so sorry to read of Shannon’s passing. Sending you much love and our condolences.
I was the beneficiary of Shannon’s positivity and helpfulness during her time at UVic’s Centre for Asia Pacific Initiatives. May her memory always be a blessing upon her family.
Sam, Jack and Paige… please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Shannon was a wonderful friend and colleague. I was fortunate to share many lunch time walks and laughs with her and I will cherish the memory of those moments, always. Rest In Peace beautiful buddy… I will miss you.
My sincere condolences to you and the family. I didn’t know Shannon well, but I always valued her as the bright light in the room.
Tara Todesco