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Service: Friday, April 14, 2017 at 12:00 noon in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
Visitation: Thursday evening in the funeral home from 5-8 pm and on Friday from 11 am – 12 noon
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Racine, WI – Beverly J. (nee: Schuster) Shannon, age 89, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove, WI on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
Beverly was born in Caledonia, WI on April 10, 1928 to the late George and Marie (nee: Gaie) Schuster. After graduation from high school, she attended University of Wisconsin – Parkside. On August 8, 1953 in First Presbyterian Church, Beverly was united in marriage with Lee Shannon II, who preceded her in death on January 27, 2005.
Although her vocation in life was being a stay-at-home mom, she did work as a Hallmark card rep. at Pick-N-Save for several years. She was a member for over 60 years at First Church of God in Racine and a member of Crossview Church in Antioch, IL since 2003. Among her interests, Beverly enjoyed embroidery; bowling; and looking out after & caring for the elderly residents in her apartment building. Above all, she was a great wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Surviving are her children, Lee (Diane) Shannon III, George (Virginia) Shannon, Penelope (John) Kopecky, Gene (Leah) Shannon, Ellen (Wayne) Blake and Beverly Rabe; grandchildren, Lee Shannon IV, Brittani Shannon, Elena Marie (Nick) Roosa, Jenifer (Greg) Dosch, Kimberly Blake, William Blake, Rob Rabe, Jr., Krystine Rabe, Cindy Shannon, Annalese Shannon and Dylan Schlesinger; great-grandchildren, Hailey & Tyler Dosch, Ethan Scott Bennett, Summer E. Shannon, Marie Roosa and Nicholas Roosa, Jr.; brother, Robert (Ann) Schuster; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Beverly was preceded in death by her brothers, Julius (Jean) Schuster and George Schuster; brother-in-law, Warren Shannon; and special aunt/God-mother, Marge Stein.
Funeral services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Good Friday, April 14, 2017 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday (TONIGHT) from 5-8 pm and on Friday from 11 am – 12 noon. Memorials to the American Cancer Society have been suggested.
Ellen Blake says
I have been one lucky daughter to have an amazing Mother like you. Mom you will be missed. Now you can reunite with Dad and your brothers. My 😇angel has received her wings. I love you 💕 Rest In Peace 💋
William Blake says
Grandma Shannon,
I will miss you so much. You have always been there to guide me in the right direction since I was just a little boy. It is very hard to let you go, but you have so many people waiting for you on the other side and I know you are in a beautiful place with Grandpa and those you love. Thank you for supporting me for who I am and understanding who I strive to be.
Love,
Billy 😇
Krystine Ann Rabe says
Your suffering is over and you made it to your 89th birthday. You were a fighter and were always kind to me and my brother. I wish you had lived longer, but at least you are with Grandpa now and are able to watch over us. I wish I had been able to see you in good health one last time. I will miss you and I love you.
Rick Cohen says
Lee,
I am terribly sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, Beverly. May her soul rest in eternal peace and the thoughts, prayers, and condolences of all bring you, Diane, and your family comfort during this difficult time.
Donna (Brehm) Haas says
I wish I could have been there w/ you to celebrate Beverly’s life today as you put her to rest.
I have alot of fun memories w/ the Shannon family from our younger days.
I will never forget the trip to Florida & her contagious laugh always!!!
God Bless all of you & Cherish the memories! Consider yourselves hugged!
Love & Prayers Donna (Brehm) Haas
Donna (Brehm) Haas says
I am so sorry for the loss of your; loved one.
I wish I could be there to help celebrate Beverly’s life today.
I have many happy memories w/ the Shannon family.
Beverly’s laugh was contagious!!!
I will always remember the fun trip to Florida too!
God Bless all of you.
Consider yourselves hugged! & Cherish the memories!
Love & Prayers Donna(Brehm) Haas
Anonymous says
Mom was the most kindest, loving, caring person you will ever meet. She had a laugh that was ccontagious and was always there to lendva helping hand. I will miss her so much and will always love her. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I know she is in a better place and reunited with father, brothers, and her hu
Beverly ann (Shannon) Rabe says
Mom was a kind, loving, caring beautiful person on the inside and outside. She was willing to lend a helping hand and always smiling. I’m blessed to be named after her. She will always have a special place in my heart. She’s at peace now with her dad, brothers, and her husband. I will miss her. Love you forever.