Obituary of Shonna Patrice Ortner

It is with great sadness that we share the death of Shonna Patrice Ortner. Shonna slipped away quietly on Thursday, July 4, 2013, at the age of 45, after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by Steve, her husband of 21 years, her sisters Kim and Mary Lynn, her dear friend Lisa, and her many other family and friends. Shonna was loved by many and an inspiration to all. Throughout her illness she never lost her enthusiasm for life – remaining optimistic and positive. Special thanks to the caring staff at the Maple Ridge hospital, including Dr. Yu, her oncology nurse Michelle, and the staff and volunteers at the McKenney Creek Hospice. And a heartfelt thank you to her sister-in-law Julia Wiebe for the special care and love these past few months. Shonna requested that instead of a funeral service, that her friends and family take a walk in the sunshine and remember her with a smile and positive thoughts. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Canadian Red Cross. You meant so much to each of us And in our hearts you’ll always be I hope you can see how precious you were To them, to us, to me. -From Goodbye by N. Taylor