Ellis, Avery, Gardiner, McKinstry, Battler 2000-2010

In the photos below, Shirley Ellis was integral in painting and keeping the burn pile flames going during our fall and spring work parties and cleanups.  
Shirley, b. December 15, 1920, d. April 31, 2021, was an avid sun worshipper until her death. 
To keep our beloved lake property, we rented the larger pan-a-bode cabin during the summer months from 2006 to 2021.
The vacation rental helped pay taxes and maintain, renovate, and repair the property.    
We have had several family weddings, work parties and celebrations at Shawnigan.  Our father, Dick Ellis’ birthday was on August 16th, 1925. 
He always celebrated with many of his friends and family on that day every year. 
Hence, we celebrate weddings here on that date.
Debbie Ellis married Michael Battler on August 17, 2002.   
Duncan & Jessica Gardiner married on August 2, 2008,
Cathy married Ken Waet on August 16, 2014.