Gregory James Shannon

1951 - 2014

BORN

1951

DIED

2014

Gregory Shannon Obituary

Gregory James Shannon

Born in Kansas City, Missouri Nov 3, 1951 and died peacefully Nov 12, 2014 and was buried in Boise Idaho after a long illness.

Greg was preceded in death by his father Robert Emmett Shannon and brother James Joseph Shannon.

He is survived by his mother Patricia McManus Shannon, his wife Liz Markus and her two sons Brian and Brandon. His dear sisters, Susan Riederer (Paul), Nancy Allen (Vaughn) and Marianne Shannon. His dear brothers, Kevin (Erin) Shannon, Dan (Shelly) Shannon and Bob (Leigh) Shannon and sister-in-law, Lisa Cuff (Dan) and 15 nieces and nephews and 5 great nieces and nephews.

Greg was a graduate of Southwest High School and spent most of his early life in Kansas City until his career took him to Boise Idaho where he worked in the food service industry. His work required travel around the globe perfecting and training companies on producing the "perfect French fry".

His love of food, cars, travel, and sense of humor were evident to all whom he encountered. Greg never knew a stranger and was so generous in his heart and spirit. Heaven is a happier and more joyful place today.

Greg's family would like to thank the wonderful and compassionate staff at St. Luke's Medical Center for their care and kindness during his prolonged hospital stay.

A private memorial service will also be held in Kansas City. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Center for the Visually Impaired in Kansas City (www.ccvi.org).

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Nov. 26, 2014.
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To all the Shannon clan; We are all so sorry for your loss. Greg sounds like he was a lot of fun and I know you all miss him already. Please be blessed and comforted at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I know that Thanksgiving is a big time of celebration for you all and thus my hope is that tomorrow on Thanksgiving you are feeling blessings alongside the grief and sorrow of Greg's passing. Sincerely, Christine Riederer

November 26, 2014

we are sorry for your loss. tom and tammy palmer boise foreign car

tammy palmer

November 22, 2014

Liz: I am saddened to know that Greg passed away. He was such a sweet man. My heart and prayers are with you. Jude (Smith) Porter

November 21, 2014

Liz We are so sorry to hear of your loss
We are in Costa Rica so will miss seeing you.Please call us in May when we get home. Want to see you and catch up.Our heartfelt prayers and blessings are with you. Love and hugs from Dean and me.

Shirley Ware

November 19, 2014

Liz,
We are so sorry for your loss. We were praying regularly for you and Greg the past 3 1/2 years. Be assured of our prayers for you in the days ahead.

Joe & Diane

November 18, 2014

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