Local 706 - The Artisan

68 • THE ARTISAN SUMMER 2021 EXTENDED FAMILY NEWS Shannon Soucie, a second-genera- tion member of Local 706, passed away April 19. Shannon's father Gerald (Jerry), was a well-known and respected make-up artist, as well as serving many years on the Executive Board. Shannon joined our Local in 1996, and right away established Shannon Soucie (1965-2021) Journeyman Hair Stylist herself as a hair stylist one could count on. Whether working on principals, supporting players or background performers, she brought a quiet, efficient work ethic to her craft, making her a valuable team player. Her credits include Alpha Dog, Primary Colors, Man in the Moon, The Last Samurai, Night at the Roxbury, The George Wallace Story, JAG, Lois & Clark and Sliders. For her work on the Disney special Geppetto (2000), Shannon earned an Emmy nomination in the category of Best Hairstyling for a Miniseries, Movie or Special. Shannon had been helping on the CBS hit series NCIS from the beginning, and with the start of Season 3, she became a regu- lar part of the show's hair department, staying for 15 seasons until her passing. Carla Dean, the show's Department Head, Hair said Shannon was "always happy and smiling, wanting everyone to be okay," adding "she was the best haircutter." In her free time, Shannon was an avid player in women's soft- ball, playing the position of short stop. She was very proud of the fact her team won several division championships over the years. Anyone on the NCIS set will tell you about her love of baseball, and how she could carry on a conversation about the sport with the best of them. Shannon is survived by her brother Mark, a studio electrician. –Michael F. Blake Bari Dreiband-Burman as an "extraordinarily kind, generous and lovely presence in the trailer; she especially enjoyed decorating the trailer, making it feel warm and fun for the holidays." Leigh loved the organizational aspect of being a department head, and took great pride in running a tight ship. Leigh retired in 2001 and moved to Oregon with her beloved husband Ron Mitchell, who sadly passed in 2006. She is survived by her brother Richard Pattie. In Memoriam FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION REAL ESTATE AGENT DRE# 02061033 daniel.curet-rodriguez@compass.com 323.697.4559 DANIEL CURET-RODRIGUEZ

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