"We all miss you Shannon. All of us thank you. She saved my young nephew a long time ago. This a story no one knows, that was the person she was and always will be."
In loving memory of
Shannon Christine Maly
December 30, 1968 - April 17, 2012
Waunakee-Shannon Christine Maly, formally Shannon Petrick passed away after a long battle with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Though limited, Shannon enjoyed attending her children's tennis, gymnastic, baseball and football games. She really enjoyed the trips "Up North" to the family cabin in St. Germain. She would sit and read for hours on the dock or take a ride on the pontoon to watch her children swim and tube. Shannon loved to crochet, do stamping and making homemade cards for her friends and family. Everyone knew when Shannon was at a family function or any party. She lit up the room and was known to "talk a blue streak". Shannon graduated from Waunakee High School in 1988. She has had a variety of jobs, but always loved children. She taught at the Waunakee Manor Daycare for years and had her own daycare. Even after the Ehlers took over she continued to care for a special friend's child afterschool. Shannon was united in marriage with Mark Maly on September 8, 1990 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Waunakee. Their children were the light of Shannon's life, with daily trips to parks, museums and the zoo always on the schedule. Our beloved Shannon is survived by her husband, Mark; daughter Kristina; son Brett; her parents, Gary and Carol (Stratford) Petrick; siblings, Gary (Nancy) Petrick, Dane, Connie Esser, Oregon, Jeremy (Dana) Petrick, Waunakee; father-in-law, Raymond Maly, Waunakee; brothers-in-law, Steve Maly, Mike (Laurie) Maly, Scott (Michelle) Maly, all of Waunakee; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law and friend, Virginia "Ginger" Maly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 5460 Mary Lake Road, Westport. Visitation will be held at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home, Waunakee on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 5-7:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Tributes
"Dana and Jeremy, We are thinking of your. So sorry for your lose. Many thoughts, Renee"
"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Petrick & Mark, Kristina and Brett,
My deepest sympathies to you on this tremendous loss. I pray that your memories of your daughter, wife and mother will bring you peace and comfort and in time you will smile and have joy in your heart again.
Peace and strength to you all,
Jenifer (Tietz) Margala"
"My heart goes out to the Petrick and Maly family. I was happy to know her, and be apart of her life, even if small. I was honored to sing at her wedding. She will be missed and always be remembered."
"A life that touches others is a life that will go on forever. But that thought doesn't make me miss you any less��� Rest in peace my friend~Shannon Pietrick Maly~till we meet again���� We love and miss you Shannon"
"Life leads each of us along different paths but our friendships from childhood are a big part of the foundation of who we are today. Shannon is a piece of my foundation and I will forever cherish my memories with her: her passion for fun, her caring heart, her love of family and friends and of course that always ready smile. You will be missed, Shannon, more than you know."
"I recall Shannon being feisty and full of smiles and laughter. She could put you in your place if you needed it, though she was an accepting and kind soul and she will be missed. My sincere condolences to her family and friends."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God loves all of his children and grants them eternal life."
"Shannon was my cousin. I will always rember Shannon as the cutest baby in our family. I took classes at MATC with Shannon. My heart felt sympathies to Shannon's children, my family and friends. I know that she will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Shannon. I know that you are in heaven above with all of our family members who passed before you."
"I knew Shannon as a friend in HS with a kind heart, a listening ear, and a ready smile. Wishes of comfort for all her family and friends. "
"Your laugh was contagious! We had SO many good times, I can't even list them all! You were a wonderful person and will truly, truly be missed.....love you honey....RIP!"
"I am so sorry to hear of Shannon's passing. I will always remember her smiling face, outgoing personality and her gift of gab :) She was part of such a special group of friends at WHS and that's how I will always remember her. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers. "
"So sorry to hear of Shannon's passing. She was always a happy person and fun to be around. We didn't spend a lot of time together in high school, but at our reunion, she and I talked a lot! She was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family and friends at this terrible time."
"I used to work with Shannon at the waunakee manor child care. She was such a loving caring woman:) my thoughts and prayers go out to her and her loving family"
"I am so very sorry to hear of Shannons passing. She was a wonderful friend to me in high school, we had so much fun together. She was always smiling and laughing, just a really fun person to be around. I send my prayers and blessings to her and to her family and friends. "