- Date Of Birth: December 31, 1945
- Date Of Death: January 17, 2021
- State: Utah
I was born on New Year’s Eve 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Paul and Elizabeth Shomper. I was raised in Riverside, California with my older sister Alice and twin brother and sister, Stephen and Elizabeth.
I married James Michael Kennard in 1965 and from that union came 5 children: Michele (1966), Michael (1967), Mary Shannon (1969), and twins Melissa and Melanie (1970). The marriage ended in 1984.
I married David Haymes, the true love of my life. He entered the marriage with 4 children: Barbara (1966) Jeffery (1968), Michele (1969), and Scott (1971). From this union we had Megan (1984) and David Aaron (1987), for a blended family of 11 children. We have been together for 38 exciting years.
When things were bad, we held onto each other and overcame all the obstacles thrown our way.
This is not how I thought my life would end but sometimes we don’t get to choose.
When people think of me, I hope a smile crosses their lips and that they take a moment to admire all the beautiful things life has to offer such as feeding the hummingbirds, hugging a Wheaten Terrier and playing with a cat.
Animals have been a huge part of my life and my last wish is that you do everything you can for all animals to live a rich and fulfilling life full of kisses and hugs.
I have been blessed with a long and gifted life full of children, animals and laughter. I hope the happiness you gave me continues long after I’m gone.
I hope my husband and my children can find comfort in each other. Cling tight to each other and cherish each other while you can.
I hope the legacy I leave behind has taught you to never take the easy way out. Always stand by what you believe. Don’t be afraid to fight for your dreams and your happiness.
Whatever it takes, be happy. Reach out and catch that brass ring.
During this journey I have received an incredible outpouring of devotion and friendship I didn’t realize I had. I would like to thank all my extended family, neighbors, and Facebook friends for their prayers as well as those behind the scenes supporting my husband and children through this process.
If you are reading this, I have crossed over to the other side where I am reunited with my father and many other loved ones.
I want you to remember the good times and the laughter; the music and the song. Thank you for being my family and my friends. Know that I leave here with no regrets. I had a life well-lived and I am very grateful for it.
When you see my husband or children give them the support that they need. The only way I will truly die will be if you forget me and the laughter we shared.
Per my request there will be no service.
Thank you for always being there for me. Thank you for being my husband, my children and my friends. I love you all.
“To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
