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Theresa SHAUGHNESSY Obituary

Born February 27, 1956 in St. Paul, Nebraska passed away on March 19, 2014. Teri is survived by sons Daniel Joseph and John Phillip Snell, loving friend and partner, Peter Hansen, sister Roseann Kehoe and brother Michael Shaughnessy, and she joins deceased son Mort Christopher in everlasting life. A debater in college who loved motivational speaking in her quest as a successful real estate broker, office manager, insurance agent, life coach, author, motivational speaker and entrepreneur. She ended her storied career as broker associate and office manager for Pacific Union in Santa Rosa. Teri was an avid reader and swimmer who loved the warmth and sunshine of Hawaii. Kind, supportive and always smiling and positive to everyone who crossed her path and totally in love with her Yorkshire Terrier, Molly. Memorial services will be held at Santa Rosa Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Road at 10:00 a.m on April 8, 2014. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Delancey Street Foundation, 600 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107, 415-512-5104 (Tel.)

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Published by Press Democrat from Mar. 26 to Mar. 31, 2014.

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Linda Hodson

March 21, 2024

10 years have slipped by. Still miss you friend.

Lynda LeVeque

April 9, 2014

Teri helped my husband and I with the sale of our home in Santa Rosa. She was so upbeat and a joy to work with. We were living in Florida when the sale closed and she went out her way to send us a surprise bottle of Champagne to celebrate. That's the type of person she was. Always going the extra mile and making her clients feel special. SHE was the one that was special. Our hearts are your family Teri!

Matt Clancy

April 8, 2014

I loved Teri, I've said it more than once over the years - she was one of my favorite coworkers ever. So kind, patient and always laughing and smiling. Bless you, Teri, and thank you for being such a wonderful soul.

The Japanese maple you gave me is all the more precious.

Linda Hodson

April 8, 2014

Peace on you beautiful friend.... I will miss your radiant smile, and your stylish way. The Grace you leave in your wake makes me smile. Sleep well friend.

Joyce Corda

April 2, 2014

To Teri's Family:

I had the opportunity to work with Teri at Legacy. I didn't know her well but that didn't matter to her she always treated you like her best friend. She was a true angel on earth and now in heaven.

My sincere sympathies,

Ed and Sharen Metz

April 1, 2014

YOUR LIGHT WILL SHINE FOREVER.GOD BLESS YOU.

Tom Bolich

April 1, 2014

RIP Teri

Roxanne Ellis

March 28, 2014

Teri was such a great person. I will always remember her for being an inspiration. Prayers to her family, she will be missed.

Jill Eccles

March 27, 2014

To Teri's family, please accept my deepest sympathies. Teri had an impact on my life as well as many others here. I am thankful for the things she taught me, professionalism, and first class lady standing out on top.

Judy Reynolds

March 27, 2014

Teri was a business acquaintence and became a friend. She will be missed, she had a wonderful heart and quiet spirit.

Anna Marie Oatis

March 27, 2014

Although I hadn't seen Teri for many years, I remember her smiling face, positive attitude and kind nature. My prayers go out to her family and friends who loved her dearly.

Sonya Jones

March 26, 2014

Teri was a bright spirit, mentor, teacher, and great co-worker. She is the type of person one strives to be like and I can only attempt a percentage of what she accomplished in her shortened life. I am grateful to have known her.

Dayna Wells

March 26, 2014

Teri was a true inspiration to so many. Always so positive and uplifting. She will be greatly missed.

Danyea Tylman

March 26, 2014

So sorry to hear of Teri's passing. I always will remember her bright smile and upbeat personality. She was one of those people you really enjoyed working with. My deepest sympathy to her family and sons.

Shannon Jay

March 26, 2014

Teri was a dear friend for many, many years. We had so many great times together and I was so pleased when she moved back to California from Arizona. I am so glad that I got to be with her during her last 2 years. Teri was the most inspirational person. In all she did, she truly showed class and compassion. She made a real impact on my life. I will miss her so very much.

Angie Piontkowski

March 26, 2014

May this candle shine bright in the same way you lit up a room when you entered it. May it shine to honor your memory and remind us of what an angel we all have lost.You were my idol & now you are my angel. Rest in peace.

I extend my deepest sympathy to the entire Shaughnessy family, especially Teri' sons. I know how devoted and how much she loved them.

Angela Piontkowski

March 26, 2014

You were someone I was blessed to know for over 53 years. I admired you and all you did. There will never be another like you. Very few people in the world are as wonderful as you always were. You touched every single life around you. You were everything that anyone could want to be. You touched the hearts of everyone you came in contact with. I have so many wonderful memories of you, my lifetime friend. You were the Class of 1974. You were humble, kind, compassionate to everyone, you treated every single person the same. My admiration for you is beyond words. I celebrate your life now knowing you are no longer in pain or suffering, and that you are in heaven by the side of our Lord, and with the rest of your family who have gone before you. I am still in disbelief that you could be gone, but God must have decided you had already touched the world with so much, HE needed to take you home. Rest in peace my dear dear friend, the world has lost a diamond, but it is shining brightly in heaven. I will forever admire and love you so much.

shelley vasquez

March 26, 2014

Terry, gone way too soon. Loved by many, touched many. I remember you fondly at Legacy and am so saddened by your passing, warmly and with love, Shelley

March 26, 2014

I will miss you dearly my friend. I love you and will always cherish our friendship!

David Albaugh, Sr.

March 26, 2014

Teri will be missed by many. As a co-worker and friend, I found her to be one of the nicest, caring persons I have ever met. Professional, fun, and always positive. May she find peace and love. Bless you for being part of our lives.

Lucy

March 26, 2014

Am so sorry to hear of Teri's passing. I remember her fondly from working together at legacy. She was always motivating and inspirational, so I knew she would be successful in whatever she put her mind to. Am sorry for the loss of such an inspiring lady.

Gretchen Barry

March 26, 2014

I will always remember Teri as a ray of sunshine. She was a positive person who genuinely wanted to help others see the good in themselves, reach their potential and live more positive, productive lives. The world doesn't have enough people with Teri's inner beauty and positive nature. Her presence will be missed.

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