Ms. Shawna Ivey McMurray

Shawna is survived by her loving father Melville (Sherry Bouchard), brothers Laird (Yvonne) and Keith (Louise), nieces Megan (Jamie), Kate, Dana and nephew Riley. Shawna was thrilled when she recently became a great-aunt to baby Oliver, son of Megan and Jamie.

Shawna was predeceased by her dear mother Audrey and special aunt, Fran Ivey.

Shawna was born on November 12, 1961, in Winnipeg, growing up in Fort Garry and spending summers with her family at the Wood/Sandberg cottage at Pelican Lake, Manitoba, where she loved to spend her days in the water, swimming like a fish. Shawna volunteered as a candy striper at the Victoria Hospital during her teen years. Upon becoming an adult, Shawna held a variety of positions, favoring jobs that allowed her to interact with the public, as she so enjoyed meeting and visiting with people. Shawna also had great affection for animals and loved the various pets that were part of her family over the years.

Shawna had a close relationship with her large, extended family. She rarely missed any of the McMurray Family gatherings, including the Christmas potluck dinner, St. Patrick’s Day green sock party, and Thanksgiving at Matlock, to name a few. One of Shawna’s favorite vacations was visiting the McKinneys, Furtneys and Dobbyns, her mother’s extended family, in southwestern Manitoba. Shawna usually stayed at the farm of Shirley and Bill McKinney in Waskada where she thrived on the hectic pace of daily farm life. Shawna never hesitated to roll up her sleeves and help: cooking vast quantities of food for the farm hands to eat throughout the day, riding along in the combine or chasing cows that had escaped from the pasture. It was here that Shawna learned to drive – a standard transmission farm truck, no less!

Shawna was warm and thoughtful, with an infectious laugh and a twinkle in her eye. She loved to gently tease, coming up from behind to tickle someone in the ribs when they least expected it. Shawna was no pushover: she knew her mind and what she wanted and could be very strong willed and determined. When she set her mind on something, she usually achieved it.

A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at 2:00 pm at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard.

The family would like to thank Corona and Steve for welcoming Shawna into their family and for their support over the last 6 years.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Please consider a donation to a charity related to the support of animals.

Shawna, your life was far too short, but your memory will live on forever in our hearts.