Shannon’s Flowers and Gifts closes after 50 years

Peg Dowd, owner of Shannon's Flowers and Gifts in downtown Bothell, has retired and closed her family's business after 50 years. "Peg has given a huge contribution to the Bothell community," said Kim Horton, a friend and former Shannon's employee.

Peg Dowd, owner of Shannon’s Flowers and Gifts in downtown Bothell, has retired and closed her family’s business after 50 years.

“Peg has given a huge contribution to the Bothell community,” said Kim Horton, a friend and former Shannon’s employee.

Dowd’s last day of business was Oct. 12. Her father, Bill Shannon, bought the business in 1961; previous owners were Mildred Keeney and the Evans family.

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