It Is with shattered hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Erin Schellenberg on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Erin was born to proud parents, Rod and Karen Schellenberg on November 18, 1981 in Winkler, Manitoba. Her brother, Trevor welcomed her with open arms.
The week prior to her passing Erin reflected on her life. She spoke of herself as a baby and the many pictures of herself with a big smile and drooling chin. She had fond memories of spending time with her cousins, Jenny, Amber, and Melisa. She laughed recalling the club her and her friend Evie created and the many fun adventures they had together. She spoke of her love of ballet and was sad that she hadn’t been able to continue her studies. She spoke of her love for her brother and her nephews. She shared openly of her faith in her Lord Jesus.
Anything Erin ever did was done well. She excelled in school and earned many awards for her hard work. She loved writing. She wrote many notes and poems to those she loved. She attended Garden Valley Collegiate where she joined the track team, performed a solo dance in a school play and was given the Rising Star award in grade 9. After high school, she attended Brandon University where she earned a bachelors degree in Psychiatric Nursing with honor and distinction. Erin started her career in Victoria, BC, and later worked at Eden Mental Health Centre in Winkler.
She leaves to mourn her parents Rod and Karen Schellenberg, her loving brother Trevor Schellenberg, her nephews, who she adored, Zaine Schellenberg (fiancé Morgan Demke), and Cohen Schellenberg. She also leaves to mourn her grandmothers, Betty Schellenberg, and Anne Bird. She was blessed with love from many aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her great grandmother, Katherine Toews, grandfather, Henry Schellenberg, grandmother and grandfather Abe and Helen Thiessen, Uncle Gary Schellenberg, and cousin Evan and Uncle Lenard Thiessen.
Erin was a kind, caring, and loving soul. She was breathtakingly beautiful inside and out.
Erin we loved you so and will miss you so desperately. Knowing your suffering is over and you are safe in the arms of your heavenly father gives us comfort.
This entry is from one of her many journals she kept throughout her life.
God,
Hear my cry from within the twilight shadows. Cast thy rays of light upon my soul. Melt the ice piercing my heart. Release your sweet melody unto my ears. Allow me to dance freely to the rhythm of freedom granted by my savior.
Always and Forever, Erin Schellenberg
Erin was born to proud parents, Rod and Karen Schellenberg on November 18, 1981 in Winkler, Manitoba. Her brother, Trevor welcomed her with open arms.
The week prior to her passing Erin reflected on her life. She spoke of herself as a baby and the many pictures of herself with a big smile and drooling chin. She had fond memories of spending time with her cousins, Jenny, Amber, and Melisa. She laughed recalling the club her and her friend Evie created and the many fun adventures they had together. She spoke of her love of ballet and was sad that she hadn’t been able to continue her studies. She spoke of her love for her brother and her nephews. She shared openly of her faith in her Lord Jesus.
Anything Erin ever did was done well. She excelled in school and earned many awards for her hard work. She loved writing. She wrote many notes and poems to those she loved. She attended Garden Valley Collegiate where she joined the track team, performed a solo dance in a school play and was given the Rising Star award in grade 9. After high school, she attended Brandon University where she earned a bachelors degree in Psychiatric Nursing with honor and distinction. Erin started her career in Victoria, BC, and later worked at Eden Mental Health Centre in Winkler.
She leaves to mourn her parents Rod and Karen Schellenberg, her loving brother Trevor Schellenberg, her nephews, who she adored, Zaine Schellenberg (fiancé Morgan Demke), and Cohen Schellenberg. She also leaves to mourn her grandmothers, Betty Schellenberg, and Anne Bird. She was blessed with love from many aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her great grandmother, Katherine Toews, grandfather, Henry Schellenberg, grandmother and grandfather Abe and Helen Thiessen, Uncle Gary Schellenberg, and cousin Evan and Uncle Lenard Thiessen.
Erin was a kind, caring, and loving soul. She was breathtakingly beautiful inside and out.
Erin we loved you so and will miss you so desperately. Knowing your suffering is over and you are safe in the arms of your heavenly father gives us comfort.
This entry is from one of her many journals she kept throughout her life.
God,
Hear my cry from within the twilight shadows. Cast thy rays of light upon my soul. Melt the ice piercing my heart. Release your sweet melody unto my ears. Allow me to dance freely to the rhythm of freedom granted by my savior.
Always and Forever, Erin Schellenberg