Shawna Lynn Schwab
May 17th, 2020
February 20, 1966 - May 17, 2020
Shawna Lynn Schwab was born February 20, 1966 in Edmonton, Alberta to Elizabeth (Betty) Ann McLeod. Shawna resided in Alliance, Alberta with her grandparents Robert and Audrey McLeod until she moved to Edmonton in 1970 with her mother Betty. Later that year, Betty was married to Shawna’s step father, Gerald Verschoor. The next year, in 1971, Betty and Gerald welcomed Shawna’s brother Clint. In November of 1979, Shawna, her mother and brother were involved in a car accident leaving Shawna as the only survivor; her grandmother and aunties welcomed her into their homes with loving arms. Near the end of 1979, Shawna met her father Cam Carlson; since then, they have always had a very strong and loving relationship. In 1992, Shawna met her future husband Doug Schwab. Shawna and Doug were united in marriage on July 22, 1995 then welcomed their son Cody Douglas Schwab on September 21, 1996 and their daughter, Caitlyn Blanche Schwab on December 9, 1998. Shawna and her family lived in Red Deer,Alberta. Shawna and Doug operated a successful concrete company that they founded together in 1996. In July of 2008 they moved to an acreage where they resided until the time of her departure. Shawna was diagnosed with cancer in January of 2018 and the battle continued for 2 ½ years. On May 17, 2020 Shawna succumbed to her illness; Shawna never gave up, always saying, “It's another hurdle, I can do this”. Her final days were spent at home, in the care of her loving family. Shawna’s love for life, people and animals was incredible. She always had a smile and loved to hug everyone. Shawna never judged anybody and made everyone feel like family. She will be missed greatly by everyone that knew her. Shawna is survived by her loving husband, Doug Schwab; her son, Cody and his wife Whitney; and her daughter, Caitlyn (Matt). She will also be forever remembered by her aunt's/sisters, Lori (Tim) Brooks, Janie Harvey; her numerous sisters and brothers inlaws; and her father Cam (Pat) Carlson. Shawna was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Ann McLeod; brother, Clint Verschoor; uncle, Dale McLeod, grandmother and grandfather, Audrey and Robert McLeod, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Blanche and Ignatius Schwab and sister-in-law, Karen Veleti.
Messages:
Doug and family I am so sorry To hear of Shawna’s passing she will always be remembered to me as a very special and happy person You are in my thoughts and prayers take care
Shawna was a such A kind. soul - everyone she met loved her and her welcoming and kindness. She will be missed by us all
My deepest condolences to family and friends. RIP dear Shawna ❤️
I will always remember Shawna for her friendly smile, warmth heart, welcoming soul, and great laugh <3 In my thoughts and prayers always
I’m so sorry for your loss. I only met your mom once, and she sounds like an amazing woman. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, may Shauna rest in peace. Sincere sympathy to all. Sincerely Doug and Donna.
My heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Shawna was a beautiful soul. ❤️
Shawna was ever my hero growing up- my cool and beautiful Big Cousin. Graceful, strong and sweet, she was an angel among us and will be dearly missed by all
So sorry to hear of Shawna’s passing! We will always remember her warm smile, Big hugs, and her unwavering friendship. Our sympathies to Doug, their children and all the family at this time of sorrow. May she Rest In Peace. Love Lorne, Fran and family
Dear Shawna you will be so missed.
My deepest condolences. I remember her very well from our childhood. Her grandmother and Shawna coming to the house to spend time with my Mom, Florence McBride and I. I can not express how saddened I am for the entire family.
I’m so sorry to here of Your loss my condolences to family and friends. I remember Shawna coming out to Erskine when Greg and Krista would come And remember having a crush on her lol she is a wonderful person from what my childhood memories remember God Bless to everyone that had the pleasure of Having her in her life and Happy thoughts Shawna you’ll surely be missed
I am so sorry to hear of Shawna's passing, I met her back in high school but always remembered her smile.....My condolences to her family and friends.
Our sympathy goes out to Doug and all the family at this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers and know that we are here for you at this time. Love from Dennis and Brenda Redman
I will always remember Shawna as she was my aunt Krista's best friend. I saw her often in Stettler as a child, having coffee with her grandma and mine. She was always happy to see you. A beautiful soul. May she rest in peace.
Such a wonderful aunt to me. Took me in when I was young and starting out. Doug and Shawna were quite the pair, doing many things together like Pipelining when they were younger. She is very missed and never will be forgotten. A true testament of such a beautiful person she is inside and out!