SHELLI SHAW

SHELLI SHAW 1957 – 2022 Shelli Renee Shaw of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2023, at the age of 65 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Tanis Shaw; her grandchildren, Caeden, Maren and Gracelyn; four brothers, Greg, Darren, Barry (Sheri) and Bruce (Wanda) McKenna; her good friend Cathy Regier and her “bonus” office family. Shelli was predeceased by her parents Robert and Joan McKenna and her son Tyler Shaw. Shelli was born in Lethbridge on July 21, 1957 and her parents Bob and Joan McKenna raised their family in Medicine Hat. She graduated from McCoy High School and went on to attend the University of Alberta. Her daughter Tanis and son Tyler were born in Edmonton. Shelli began her career in law as a receptionist at a law firm in Edmonton. She retired from Pritchard and Co. Law Firm where she worked for 25 years. She loved her work family, often including them in her love of all of the holidays. Shelli enjoyed gardening and feeding the neighborhood with the fruits of her labour. She also loved to belly dance, dancing around southern Alberta for 20 years. Eventually she opened a belly dance studio, Ana Wa Okti (meaning My Sisters and I) with her partner Cheryl Kenny. She was a much loved teacher and met many wonderful women. Family was precious to Shelli. She was a kind and compassionate woman who loved to spoil her grandchildren. She loved to laugh and make others do the same. Her little leprechauns and love of Scotch tape will be missed on the holidays. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Life CelebrantDavid Townsend officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the youtube (arrow). To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

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