In Memory of

Shandee

Manship

(Nabess)

Obituary for Shandee Manship (Nabess)

1960 ~ Shandee Manship ~ 2022
Shandee Manship (nee Nabess) passed away on Sunday, May 8th at the age of 62 years at the Medicine Hat Hospital. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 34 years, Ken Gemmell; daughter, Tanya Manship and her child, Kay; daughter, Nicole (Jeremy) Hall and their children, Jesse (Sam), Fayth, Josh, Max, and Beau; stepdaughter, Nicole Gemmell and her children, McKenzie, Mya, and Megan; stepson, Dustin Gemmell and his children, Dafydd, Atley, and Dayton. Brothers and sisters, Darrell, Candace, Derek, Gayton (Yvonne), Dayton, Rocky (Sharon), and Tamara; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Shandee was predeceased by her parents, Olive and Andy Nabess. Shandee Nabess was born in The Pas, Manitoba to Andy and Olive (O’Neil) Nabess. She was one of 8 children. She met her life partner, Ken Gemmell, in Calgary and they both called Medicine Hat their home for the last 28 years until her passing. Shandee was a proud Métis who believed in equality for all. She was an advocate and a voice for those who needed one. She was a skilled photographer and loved to cook and refinish furniture. She had a good sense of humor and loved watching her grandchildren grow. She liked to listen to music and loved her two cats, Snuffy and Jigger. As per the request of Shandee, there will be no formal Funeral Service. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Shandee Manship.