Shelley Ann Koch
Our Shelley was taken by cancer April 3, 2018 at the age of 55.
She leaves behind her husband of 35 years Kevin and their three children, Leanne, Kyle (Kelsey) and Brayden. Most special to her was Kyle and Kelsey’s first child, her first and only grandchild Nixon, who just had his second birthday.
Born in Edmonton as Shelley Ann O’Brien she was raised in Sherwood Park and predeceased by both parents Lawrence and Lily. Shelley was the second youngest of seven children and is survived by five brothers and one sister, Jim (Elaine), John (Sandy), Rick (Debbie), Larry (Cori), Erin (Ken), and her youngest brother Ken.
Shelley really liked her job at the Sherwood Park Hospital. She loved her pet dogs and artwork was her passion. She painted many portraits, horses, deer, old barns, and anything else that caught her eye near her home on an acreage just outside of Sherwood Park.
She was truly blessed with having so many good friends whom she met throughout her life and she cherished them all.
Our family wishes to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to all the palliative care staff at Grey Nuns Community Hospital and to all Alberta Health Services staff that helped her along the way.
To honour Shelley’s request there will be no funeral. We invite all family and friends to the Koch residence July 28, 2018 for an informal casual gathering. Summer time on the veranda was Shelley’s favourite place to be.
Please email kochex16@gmail.com if you will like to attend and receive a reminder in July.
Dear Kevin I was so sorry to hear Shelley had died Please accept my sincere condolences. Sandy
I feel so blessed to have gotten to know such beautiful lady. She always had a kind word of encouragement and loved to share stories about her life. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. She was very special. Cathy Sandrowski
Saddened me to read of Shelley’s passing this morning. She will be greatly missed at Strathcona Hospital by friends and co-workers. My condolences to the family and may you find strength during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to Kevin and all the family. Shelley and I workedk Together in the 80s and I was lucky enough to get out west and got to reunite with her summer if 2016 when she was first dianosed. Shelly you will be missed …..your family will be in my prayers…..
Kevin and family please accept our sincere condolences!
It is such a privilege to have known Shelley,
she will be missed by the “village”
Her laughter was like nothing else,
Heaven has received another beautiful star ⭐️
Kevin,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family.
Your cousin,
Barb
I will forever cherish all of the fond memories I have of my time with Shelley ! Truly blessed to have been touched by her grace in my life ! My deepest sympathy for Kevin and family during this difficult time. ❤️
Shelley is the reason I never gave up. She always encourged me to be better and shoot for the stars. She kept me on track while I persued my dream of finishing my diploma. She was there in an instant when I needed help, even while she was sick. She was more of a mother to me than a close friend. My thoughts and love will always be with you Kevin & Family. Your mother/wife was one in a million and oh so selfless and strong. I will miss her smile dearly.
Love, Sylvia