"I miss you and love you, Little Sis. ??'-"
In loving memory of
Shannon Pringle
March 29, 1971 - September 24, 2017
I am an eternal optimist and over time have become almost indestructible as far as spirit. No matter how crappy things get, I am almost always having fun- After all, the alternative is just not me. -Shannon S. Devine
An eternal optimist with an indestructible spirit, Shannon, 46, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 24, 2017.
Born in Winona, MN, Shannon attended Cotter High School and St. Mary's University. She found love and married Bill Pringle. They started their journey in Winona, MN, then to Lewiston, MN, and even briefly lived in Hawaii. Eventually, their hearts led them back home to Winona. Together they raised two children, Kendra and Oliver, her pride and joy.
Shannon dedicated her free time to help educate, support, and raise awareness for tick borne illnesses by creating a local support group, Winona Lyme, after being diagnosed with Lyme disease herself.
In 2016 things changed. Shannon was diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer. True to her spirit, a wojowniczka (Polish for fighter), Shannon underwent aggressive treatment at Mayo Clinic and yet, continued to blog, continued to work, continued to make jewelry for people across the country, and continued to raise her family. Throughout it all, updating everyone about her children's adventures and successes gave her the most joy and the biggest smile.
Shannon is survived by her two children, Oliver and Kendra (Noah Buxengard) Pringle along with their father Bill Pringle of Winona, MN; her mother and stepfather, Marte and Perry Knopick of Fountain City, WI; siblings Peter Knopick of Winona, MN, Angel (Dusty) Strasburg of Rochester, MN, and Cris (James Banks) Devine of Hawaii; and many supportive friends and extended family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents and father, Mike Devine.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN for the expert medical attention and compassionate care Shannon received.
Friends and family are invited to remember Shannon and celebrate her life at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, MN on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. Memorials to the family are preferred.
When I would see something scary, my mother would say to me, Look for the helpers. You will always find somebody who's trying to help. - Fred Rogers
Tributes
"We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Shannon. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Sincerely, Bob & Belinda Anderson"
"My heart is broken - we lost her way too soon! She was a fighter and she will be missed by all. ? Cathy Devine"
"Prayers for Shannon. I knew her when she worked at Sprint. Shannon was a bery sweet and caring person. Lori Smith"
"I'm not sure if Shannon's husband Bill is the Billy Pringle that I attended school with in Rushford, but hugs, love and prayers to the family either way. Big hugs, loads of love, and lots of prayer. She sounds like someone I would loved to be friends with. I am sure she will be sorely missued as well as fondly and lovingly remembered. "
"A daughter, a sister, a friend, that's how I came to think of Bips. You brought together such a unique group of people and I will forever be grateful. The world is a little darker without you in it. Rest in peace, sweet Bippy. "
"Jane Martin"
"To the Family of Shannon, Those we love can never be more than a thought away, for as long as there is a memory they live in our heart's....may you find peace now and in the days ahead. God Bless~ Tammy Seebold, former co-worker with Shannon & Bill at Sprint"
"Thoughts and prayers are with all of you i am so incredibly sorry for your loss.. Joni Hohensee-Burbach"
"Marte and Perry, So sorry to hear about Shannon. My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My heart goes out to you all. Pat Walters"