Shannon Lear

1971 - 2022  (50 years)

• Name	Shannon Lear
  Nickname	Ninja
  Born	22 Nov 1971	November 22, 1971 - March 31, 2022 (50 years old) Georgetown, Texas
  Gender	Female
  Died	31 Mar 2022	Galveston, TX
  Person ID	I116	Steeles_Genealogy
  Last Modified	20 Jun 2022

  
  

  Father	Donald Lear
  Mother	JoLynn ALFORD
  Family ID	F432	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Shannon Lear Martin November 22, 1971 - March 31, 2022 (50 years old) Georgetown, Texas Shannon Lear Martin Obituary Here is Shannon Lear Martin’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shannon Lear Martin of Georgetown, Texas, born in Escondido, California, who passed away on March 31, 2022, at the age of 50, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. She was predeceased by : her step-father Jack Long. She is survived by : her parents, JoLynn Long and Donald Lear; her husband Mitch Martin; her daughter Avery; and her step-daughter Haley. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to H.E.L.P. Center of Austin. IN THE CARE OF Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home November 22, 1971 - March 31, 2022 Shannon Lear Martin, of Georgetown Texas, died unexpectedly on March 31st as the result of an improbable accident during routine horse training. While she lived more during her 50 years than most would do with double that time, Shannon’s sudden and untimely passing leaves a huge hole in her family and the many communities she contributed to so passionately. Born in Escondido, California, to JoLynn Long and Donald Lear, Shannon’s formative years included stints in Mississippi, California, New Jersey, South Africa, and Germany. She graduated in 1992 from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, with a degree in International Studies. So many moves developed a passion for travel that never faded, and honed her remarkable ability to drop into new groups and situations with ease. Who else would fly to London and back just to keep American Airlines executive platinum status? Her professional life combined technology and education into a variety of leadership roles supporting internal teams and the customers they served. Shannon – who earned the nickname “Ninja” – had an uncanny knack for figuring things out, making them better, and helping others take full advantage of available tools and information. Whether running her own IT business, planning a major customer event, or reworking an operational team, she impacted thousands of colleagues with her leadership ability, sharp humor, and relentless drive. Following a rich tenure at travel marketplace HomeAway/Expedia (2009-2020), Shannon joined caregiver marketplace Care.com, where she was recently promoted to Vice President. In her own words, she sought out challenges to “build something big. I love bringing a team together, creating a shared vision and goal, energizing everyone and accomplishing something that makes a difference. I like it when we can change things for the better. If there's a big problem to be solved, the energy to solve it is infectious." While her career was meaningful, Shannon’s most important team was her family. Shannon’s most cherished role was being mother to Avery. Their close bond moved between guiding discipline and joyful camaraderie with ease. Shannon was known to bring Avery along to concerts, and their time together at horse shows created lasting memories. With Mitch she loved planning adventures, everything from sailing the British Virgin Islands to achieving their vision with the home in Georgetown (Rancho MAS — Mitch, Avery, Shannon). Shannon never did anything in half-measures, and her vibrant smile lit her path. Her love of 80s music was legendary; she imprinted this love on her family through endless non-negotiable Depeche Mode sing-a-longs. Shannon’s long love of Snoopy has become a staple of her home’s decor with numerous paintings and collectables. Shannon volunteered extensively at Hill Country Bible Church Georgetown, doing everything from Audio/Visual to working with teens to lead summer Bible camps. She was very active in Central Texas Dressage Society, where she competed and also served as webmaster. During the last several years, her passion brought her to ballroom dancing through Dance with Me USA and Let’s Dance Austin. This community brought her incredible joy, new friendships, and a healthy collection of awards. Whether participating in dressage training and competition, out on the boat with her family and friends, leading a work project, or even mucking stalls, her infectious laugh made those in her presence feel special. Shannon is survived by her dear husband of 22 years, Mitch Martin; mother JoLynn Long; father Donald Lear; daughters Avery and stepdaughter Haley. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jack Long. Her impact on colleagues and friends will ripple for decades. Services will be held on Thursday, April 7th, at Hill Country Bible Church in Georgetown, Texas, at 2pm. Attendees are invited to join the family at a reception following the service at Celebrino Event Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to H.E.L.P. Center of Austin. This special place is the current home of the Martins’ first beloved horse, Moon, acting as a special needs therapy horse. SEE LESS