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
www.mccallgardens.com
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Amelia Oram
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Bev & Grant Smalley Dear Sharron:
Grant and I were so sorry to hear of the death of your granddaughter. We offer our sincere sympathy to you and the family.
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Teo & Mario Our heartfelt condolences to William and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
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James Stelck Dear William and family, I was so saddened to hear of Shannon’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Sean and Cindie Houlihan Drew, Laurena, Sean and Simon Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you. Shannon’s sincere sweet smile and loving heart will be forever remembered. She was very kind and welcoming to Emily when she first started going to Young Woman’s. I have a beautiful picture of them at their Graduation Walk Up.
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Carol Ellis 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.
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Barbara Grant My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.
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Joan Gallacher 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
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Deb Mackie My sincere condolences to William and his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.
Deb
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Patrick Family 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 ❤️
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Heidi Hall 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
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Steph Gordon Dear William and family,
May Shannon’s memories bring you joy and peace during this time and always. Thinking of you XO
Steph Gordon
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Rita 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
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Janet Bly Our love to Shannon’s family at this time of grief. Shannon will be remembered always by those who knew her.
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Linda Hitchen and family 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.
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Mehgan Cabrera Laurena, Drew and family- you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I am feeling such heart ache for your/our loss. Shannon and I had some lovely chats and I was always impressed by her quiet radiance of love and beauty. It is far too soon for her to leave this earthly existence, but she clearly has work to do beyond this earth life . If I could wrap you all up in love and healing to make this pain you are faced with disappear I would so that you could only be left with good memories and joy at the thought of your sweet daughter. May your hearts be filled with love and healing as you press forward in honour of your incredible daughter who has quietly influenced all who have been fortunate enough to cross her path. With love and friendship- Mehgan Cabrera
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Carole Sandhu Our sincerest condolences to Laurena and Drew, Sean and Simon and all extended family members. Shannon was a lovely young women who is gone too soon. She will always watch over you as your guardian angel. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you for peace and comfort. Love from Carole,Jas,Jesse and Jocelyn Sandhu
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Frank Hitchmough Our condolences and love to Shannon’s family. Shannon’s young wonderful spirit will be with us always.
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Ann Paul Browmlee We watched her grow from a little girl into a lovely young woman, and often spoke of career choices such as working with animals she loved so much. Shannon Mae we miss you but know this for sure you are loved more than words can express. We offer our condolences to the Olsen family in this the saddest of times.
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Marilyn Jane Shannon, oh sweet Shannon she always brought a ray of sunshine to our Laurels class. I loved her thoughful questions and comments and I’m so grateful for the opportunity I had to get to know her better. My thoughts and prayers are with her dear parents, brothers and extended family. May you find comfort and healing in your hearts.
We love and miss you Shannon xo
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Ted & Georgene Nash Shannon was a truly special person and a joy to be around. We were so fortunate to have known Shannon for as long as we did and been able to watch her grow to be a beautiful, responsible, caring and compassionate young lady. This is such a heart-breaking loss. Shannon will be forever in our hearts.
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Melissa Barrie Shannon was a beautiful girl both inside and out. Her quiet radiance and smile always warmed my heart. She was loved by more than she knew and will be greatly missed by all of us. May we all find joy in the life she led and the sweet memories we have.
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Melissa Barrie Shannon was a beautiful girl both inside and out. Her quiet radiance and smile always warmed my heart. She was loved by more than she knew and will be greatly missed. By all of us. May we all find joy in the life she led and the sweet memories we have.
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Toby Ellis I will miss sitting beside you and chatting at Christmas dinner every year dear little lovely Shannon. Every time I see a hummingbird I will think of you. Toby Ellis
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Danette Smith Words can not express our grief. Shannon was the sweetest, kindest, most caring person. She had a lovely testimony of Christ that she shared through her actions and love towards all. Her laugh and smile lifted all who knew her. She will be so greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this difficult time. We love you and are here for you always.
I went to elementary school with Shannon, and just learned of her passing. Shannon was always kind, even when others weren’t. It makes me very sad to see she’s passed. My wishes go out to the family, know that she was a wonderful girl, and I wish I’d been better friends with her.