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Shawna Call Obituary

Shawna Marie Call, 45, of Phoenix. Beloved mother, daughter and sister, passed peacefully having been called to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2004 at the Cancer Center of America in Tulsa, OK. Shawna fought a valiant and courageous battle ag-ainst a recurrent bout of breast cancer that had spread to her lungs. Memorial Service: Prayer Service and Sharing of Shawna's life with family and friends will be 11 AM - 2PM, Saturday, August 28th at the American Legion, 2125 S. Industrial Park Way, Tempe. "You shared in my life, now share in my peace and joy. Through the spirit of our Lord , I will continue to live in your hearts and memories. My life was forever changed by your generosity." Memorials: Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in her name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Shawna was born September 17, 1958 in Huron, SD., lived in California, Washington and spent the remainder of her life in Phoenix. She was preceded in death by her father, Rex Call, grandparents, Helen and Chuke Small and stepfathers Ross Frampton and Art Wright and Sam Marlar. Shawna lived life to the fullest, a single mother, especially proud of her children and her accomplishments. She loved animals, enjoyed her early mornings on her porch, enjoying the peace of the Lord and watching the birds. Shawna worked hard in life, at times struggling as most single mothers do, achieving recent graduation from Devry University. She worked as a computer analyst at Salt River Project in Phoenix, gaining many friendships over the last few years. Throughout her ordeals over the last several months, friends, including some she had yet to meet, stepped up to help maintain her home, donate their vacation / sick time and stood by her in her time of need. Shawna is survived by her mother, Rose Ann Marlar ( Small of Cavour, SD) Mesa, Arizona, son, Shane Hunter his wife Chrissy and their son Tyler of Benzonia, MI, son Damon Hunter, his wife Dana and children, Corey, Alyssa and Blake of Wichita, KS, daughters Amanda Marshay Aguilar-Miller and Rheanna Leigh Call of Phoenix, brothers Brad Maunders his wife Pamela of Arlington, TX, Rocky Maunders his wife Kristine of Phoenix, Joe Maunders his wife Jana of Tea, SD, stepmother Flo Wright of Phoenix, 9 nieces & nephews, other relatives, host of friends.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 28, 2004.

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Brad Maunders

August 18, 2020

I loved my sister dearly and I miss her so much. Her daughters are grown, oldest, Amanda has her own daughter. Rheanna has grown as have both of them. Love & Miss you sis...BB Brad

Dianne Millen

September 22, 2004

Shawna was always fun to talk to and knowledgeable to work with. She is missed here at SRP.

Mickey Bach

September 10, 2004

I sure enjoyed Shawna's bubbly personality. Her illness brought us all together to find a way to help. Our thoughts and prayers were always with her.

Nancy Starr

September 3, 2004

Shawna's energy, intelligence and wit impressed me from her first interview. She worked hard, played hard, and always had time for a funny story or quick smile. It was apparent that family and faith were her keystones. God bless you, Shawna.

Sheryl Girard

September 3, 2004

I will miss Shawna and all the fun times we had.

Kurt Kammerer

August 30, 2004

I will miss Shawna. She was a very nice person and always willing to help. The Lord must have needed her to do some special work for him. May God bless her family with the things that they are in need of.

Susan McGinnis

August 30, 2004

It was comforting to meet Shawna's family. Her children are beautiful and resemble Shawna. What an amazing legacy to leave. She is greatly missed. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers. May each happy memory of Shawna bring you comfort and peace in your heart that she is in a better place and no longer in pain.

Jim Pattyn

August 30, 2004

Shawna will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful lady, and a wonderful friend. I am sorry I was not able to attend the service due to other obligations. I wish Shawna's family the best.

Dale Inman

August 30, 2004

Sure enjoyed working with Shawna and we, as a family, prayed for her during her ordeal. May the Lord bless and comfort her family during this time of grieving.

Sharon Ecenbarger

August 30, 2004

Our Lord has called you home. No more suffering no more pain. We shall miss you dearly. Good bye Shawna we shall meet again.

WILLIAM RODRIGUEZ III

August 30, 2004

May the memories of Shawna we hold in our hearts bring healing and peace to our souls. She was a very special lady and the Lord has welcomed her into his arms.

Cyndi Krajecki

August 30, 2004

I will miss gossiping with Shawna in the hallway. We always had such great conversations. She was a wonderful person and I'll miss her very much. God bless and keep her safe in his arms.

Terry Walker

August 30, 2004

God Bless her.

Gaye Walker

August 29, 2004

Until we meet again, Shawna....I miss you and will always hold you dear in my heart! Thanks for being part of my life... Love Gaye

Paula Karr

August 29, 2004

We know that God has welcomed Shawna into Heaven, and that she's smiling down on us. While we're rejoicing that her pain is gone, we miss her so much. Thank you, Lord, for letting us have her -- although we wish it could have been for a longer time.

Dar

August 28, 2004

I miss her terribly. It comforts me to know she is with our Lord and no longer suffering. She is now our angel friend and will watch over all of us.

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