Shane Kelly Pinske

1970 - 2022

In Loving Memory of Shane Kelly Pinske
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It is with deepest sorrow that we announce that Shane Kelly Pinske, age 51, passed away peacefully on April 19t, 2022 in the loving presence of his wife and daughter.

Shane was born on May 30, 1970 in Quesnel, BC to Kelly and Roberta Pinske: he was their second son and younger brother to Todd Pinske. In 1993, Shane graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and then continued his education at BCIT where he completed his Diploma of Technology in Architectural Building in 1996. Shortly after, he settled in Kamloops, BC, working for several developers and contractors before beginning his own business, Pinske Design, in 2005. Shane's home and business designs can be admired in architecture across Kamloops and surrounding areas including Sun Peaks.

On September 11, 2004, Shane married the love of his life, Andrea Brown. On February 19, 2006, they welcomed their only child, daughter Teagan Pinske. Shane was a devoted father and husband. Both of his girls were the most important part of his life. Shane also loved his sports! He enjoyed golfing, playing tennis and most of all hockey. The Vancouver Canucks was his favourite team since childhood, and he stayed loyal to them until the end. After his daughter was born, Shane re-joined a hockey team and played right wing in many tournaments with his long-time friends. He took a lot of pride in organizing trips and tournaments with his buddies. He was so grateful to have played - and won - one last tournament in Whistler. His joy was shared by everyone there!

Shane was diagnosed with bowel cancer in the summer of 2020. Although his life ended way too soon, he left a memorable impression in all our hearts. The time he spent with us will always be treasured. Shane will be remembered for being the person who pushed you to become the best version of yourself. He was the one that you went to every time you needed advice. He was such a kind soul and everyone who knew him loved him. He was our safe haven.

Shane is survived by his wife Andrea Pinske; his daughter Teagan Pinske; his mother Roberta Pinske; his brother Todd Pinske (Claudette, Jordan, Alex); mother-in-law Pauline Brown; sister-in-law Michelle Brown (Don, Christopher, Dawson); sister-in-law Denise Brown (Jennifer); sister-in-law Cindy Brown (Brandon, Joshua); brother-in-law Grant Robertson; and many more family members and friends. He is predeceased by his father Kelly Pinske; and brother-in-law Bill Brown.We would like to thank all of the nurses and doctors at Royal Inland Hospital and Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home for taking such wonderful care of Shane. We couldn't have asked for more compassion and empathy during Shane's last weeks.

We would also like to thank all of our family and friends during this difficult time. The outpouring of love has brought us so much comfort. He will be deeply missed by his family, his friends and all who knew him.

At Shane's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home – a place that gave Shane, and so many people before him, comfort and peace.
Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com