Shannon Marie was born April 11, 1974 in Fargo, ND to Gary and Janice (Hottman) Cooper. She was raised and educated in Fargo, ND graduating from Fargo North Public High School. In 1992, Shannon was united in marriage to Mitch Bugge. They resided in Fargo and together had five beautiful daughters. Shannon had a love for animals, which the family dog adored her. She enjoyed the her times camping, swimming, cooking, playing bingo, and playing cards, especially “Skippo”. Shannon had a great sense of humor that would brighten the day of every person she met. Her strong Christian faith and giving nature was displayed by her love for family, and most importantly her love for her daughters.
Shannon will be remembered and missed by her children: Sarah, Lindsay, Jasmine, Cindy and Emily Bugge of Park Rapids, MN, her mother Janice Mikkelson of Barnsville, MN her father Gary (Glenda) Cooper of East Grand Forks, MN, one brother; John Cooper, and grandmother Mary Hottman of Fargo, ND. She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Jake Hottman, John Cooper and Roberta Cooper.