In loving memory ~ It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Shannon Monssen, beloved life partner and best friend of Ben Johnson. Shannon was born in New Westminster, and grew up in Coquitlam; predeceased by parents Floyd and Dina Monssen. Shannon moved up to Lake Country in the early 1990s.
She worked at the Greek House Restaurant for many years as a Hostess/Manager. The past 10 years she enjoyed working at the post office. Shannon met Ben in 2006.
They hit it off immediately and soon began a new life together. Shannon and Ben loved skiing together everywhere in the Valley at all the different areas. Shannon loved playing tennis.
For many years Shannon was "Director of Food" for the Lake Country tennis club events which she loved being a part of. Shannon was a gourmet cook and loved putting on dinner parties in our home. She was very artistic with our home filled with her lovely colourful paintings.
Shannon was extremely caring and thoughtful to everyone and was very close with everyone in the family, on both sides. She loved taking care of nice little cats, and taking care of Ben. Shannon loved camping throughout BC, travelling the globe with Ben, and loved living life to the fullest and was always up for any new adventure, trip, or activity.
Shannon was beautiful both inside and out. Shannon is survived by her life partner and best friend Ben, her 2 sisters: Tammy Dawn, and Cindy (fiancée Don), her Mother-in-Law Gail, sister-in-law M.
