It is with extreme sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Shannon Olsen on April 30, 2019 in Victoria, BC. She was born on May 3, 1999 in Victoria, BC.
Shannon is survived by her loving parents, Drew and Laurena Olsen; devoted brothers, Sean and Simon; her dear Nana, Sharron Higgins and her dog Sadie. She will be missed by many special aunts, uncles, cousins as well as close friends.
Shannon had a quiet radiance that people were drawn to. She was a beautiful, kind person with a heart of gold especially when it came to caring for animals. Shannon took great pride in her volunteer work at Wild ARC in Metchosin caring for the baby squirrels, birds, and racoons. Shannon also provided dog and cat sitting services to close friends of which she loved the furry creatures in her care.
A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) https://spca.bc.ca/locations/wild-arc/ 1020 Malloch Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 4G9.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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25 Responses
Auntie Carol;
I miss your soft gentle ways Shannon. My beautiful balcony garden will cheer me up through these sad days of losing you. You helped me a lot during this last year of my limited mobility.
God bless and keep you always in his loving arms.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.
As a longtime friend and former colleague of Shannon’s Nana, my heartfelt and deepest condolences to Laurena, Drew, and sons, Sharron, and extended family members on your loss. May Shannon’s memory become blessings that provide strength to family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers now and always,
Joan
My sincere condolences to William and his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.
Deb
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Shannon was such a gentle, kind and quiet soul and she will be truly missed.
Dallas and Erin Patrick & Family ❤️
Our thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of grief, Laurena, Drew & family.
We wish you peace & comfort.
Heidi Hall & sons Alan, Stuart & Jeffrey
Dear William and family,
May Shannon’s memories bring you joy and peace during this time and always. Thinking of you XO
Steph Gordon
My heartfelt condolences to the family. I worked with her father, we call him William, and he always spoke so highly and with so much love for his children. I can’t imagine the heartache you are going through now. I hope that in time, your love and memories will give you healing and strength to go on. Rita
Our love to Shannon’s family at this time of grief. Shannon will be remembered always by those who knew her.
Shannon will be greatly missed by all who knew her; someone so special will never be forgotten. May your memories give you some peace and comfort. Our hearts go out to you at this sad and difficult time. With love and friendship.