SHANNON DAWN BARNES-FIGUR

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SHANNON DAWN BARNES-FIGUR December 4, 1970 - December 31, 2016 Shannon passed away peacefully with her husband, Spencer Figur, by her side. Shannon was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and was raised in Stonewall, Manitoba. Shannon attended the "University of Experience" beginning her world adventures with a trip through Europe with her life long friend, Maxine. After their European travels, the girls went to work for a year in Glasgow, Scotland with an organization called Simon Community. Shannon then worked in Dublin, Ireland, Ghost River Camp in northwestern Ontario, two stints volunteering on Kibbutz Dan in Israel all the while working during the summers at Ghost River. She met many people from all over the world while in Israel and travelled to such places as South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, South America, Belize and several trips to Mexico. From a very young age, Shannon travelled with her family to most areas of Canada, the United States and Mexico which is when the travel bug began. Once she "came home to roost", she worked at Beacon Hill Lodge, and until her illness prevented her, she worked as a manager at a residence for the Hope Center. Shannon was a caring, giving, loving person and loved all beings, including animals. She was a champion of anyone less fortunate. She was a very private person who would surprise you with her keen wit and sense of humor. Shannon was an avid photographer and saw the beauty in all things, and captured this in her photos. Besides her beloved husband, she leaves to mourn her "canine babies", Alex and Arthur; her mother, Barbara (Neil); her brother, Sean (Kristine); nephew, Mitchell and niece, Kendall; step-children, Matthew (Bre) and Melanie, Owen; Aunty Sharon Brandstrom, cousins, Kristi and Kelli and family; Uncle Ronald Geisler (Joan), cousins Debbie, Deanne, Denise, Randy, Susie and their families; special family friends, the Jaspers; special friends, Maxine and Heather; and many other relatives and special friends. Shannon was predeceased by her loving father, Edward; her paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Chrissie Barnes; her maternal grandparents, Roy and Tillie Geisler. We will all miss our beloved Shannon and her generous heart. Shannon's life epitomized the following saying, "Choose not your friends from outward show; for feathers float but pearls lie low". Thank you to all who cared for and helped Shannon in her battle over the past eight years, including, Dr. Pat Harris and team as well as all the nurses and home care workers. Thank you to all our friends and neighbors in and around the community of Stonewall for helping to raise such a beautiful, kind soul. At Shannon's request, no formal funeral will take place. A private interment will be held in the spring. No flowers please. If family and friends desire, donations in Shannon's memory may be made to CancerCare MB, Funds for Pets Rescue or a charity of your choice. We love you and will miss you so much, dear Shannon. Goodbye our beautiful, illustrious pearl. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall 204-467-2525 info@mackenziefh.com
Publish Date: Jan 7, 2017

SHANNON DAWN BARNES-FIGUR December 4, 1970 December 31, 2016 Shannon passed away peacefully with her husband, Spencer Figur, by her side. At Shannon's request, no formal funeral will take place. A private interment will be held in the spring. No flowers please. If family and friends desire, donations in Shannon's memory may be made to CancerCare MB, Funds for Pets Rescue or a charity of your choice. Longer obituary to follow in Saturday's paper. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall 204-467-2525 info@mackenziefh.com

Publish Date: Jan 3, 2017

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2017