Nancy Shannon, 82, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019, at The Cottages. Nancy was born May 16, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Vernon and Eleanore (Barrett) Tapelt. Nancy graduated from South High School in Minneapolis and was united in marriage to Gordon Shannon on Aug. 6, 1955, in Minneapolis. She was a United States Air Force wife for 8½ years. Nancy was very family oriented, always remembering everyone’s birthdays, and she loved the precious time that she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She spent her free time enjoying the blooming flowers, gardening, taking walks and bowling in her younger years. Nancy enjoyed road trips with family and friends and especially enjoyed her many trips to Door County. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed.
She was survived by her husband, Gordon; her children, Laura (Tom) Naeyaert, of Shawano, Mike Shannon, of Green Bay, Jerry Shannon, of Minneapolis, and Colleen (Joe Smet) Ebert, of Shawano; four grandchildren, Neal Naeyaert, Jordan Reinke, Alyssa (Tyler) Grundman and Rachel Ebert; great-granddaughter, Audrey Naeyaert; siblings, Mary Jo Janke, of Minnesota, Vernon (Olivia) Tapelt, of Minnesota, Tom (Diana) Tapelt, of Minnesota, Charles (Sylvia) Tapelt, of Minnesota, David (Patty Locke) Tapelt, of Minnesota, Melanie (Carlos Balibrera) Tapelt, of Minneapolis, and Maureen (Clint) Glazner, of Black Creek. Nancy is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Eleanore.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Inurnment was held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Nancy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to The Cottages and Heartland Hospice for the love and care Nancy received.
If roses grow in heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my sweet Nancy’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her how much I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, please place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Tell her how much I think of her each and every day, and that my love for her will never ever fade away.