Janice Lynn Shellborn

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Lynn Shellborn on November 11, 2024 at the age of 67 after a brief battle with cancer.

Janice was born on January 8, 1957 to Basil Woloshen and Sadie McAuley. She attended Scandinavia School until it closed and completed the remainder of her education in Erickson, graduating in 1975.

On September 25, 1976, Janice married Wade Shellborn and they had four children between the years of 1977 to 1984.

In 1993 Janice started to work outside of the home. She began volunteering at the high school front office and soon started working on a casual basis. She also spent time at the school and town libraries. She was hired at Erickson Credit Union in 1998 and worked there until she started at Prairie Mountain Health, first in Minnedosa and then in Erickson. She worked for PMH for over 20 years before retiring earlier this year. Janice was known for her strong work ethic and dedication to teamwork in every job she had.

Janice was a very dedicated homemaker. She always kept busy doing all the things a doting mother and farmer's wife does - making the best meals and homemade treats for family and friends, visiting many relatives (particularly the older family members), driving her children to numerous activities, taking out meals in the field, and whatever else was needed to be done on the farm or for her kids. She never missed sending a birthday or Christmas card. Janice was always making sure everyone was taken care of - she was the definition of selfless.

In 2013 Janice was blessed with two grandchildren, Maverick and Gweneth, followed by Freya in 2014. Janice's grandchildren meant the world to her and she would often be found attending their activities. The last notable outing with all three grandkids was August 2024 at Minnedosa Beach where she astounded everyone by taking in the fun on the water park structures.

Janice will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 48 years, Wade; her children Emil (partner Lin), Bradley (partner Natalya, granddaughter Gweneth), Stacey and Chrystal (grandchildren Maverick and Freya); as well as siblings Ray (Debbie), James (Donna), Leslie (Donna), Judy (Darcy) and Valerie (Danny); sister-in-law Darcie (Peter) and brothers-in-law Spencer and David. Janice was a special aunt to many nieces and nephews, and also leaves to mourn numerous extended family members and countless friends.

She was predeceased by her parents Basil and Sadie; three sisters who died in infancy: Elaine, Sandra and Lois; her sister Marlane; her brother Richard; and parents-in-law Emil and Elvera.

Janice's legacy of kindness and deep love for her family will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her warmth, generosity and strength will never be forgotten. She will be deeply missed.