Alan Thomas “Tom” Shannon
Wednesday, May 18, 1949
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Age:
66 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday March 30, 2016
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday March 31, 2016
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Thursday March 31, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Wednesday, May 18, 1949
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Age:
66 years old
Wednesday, May 18, 1949
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Age:
66 years old
Alan Thomas “Tom” Shannon
Alan Thomas (“Tom”) Shannon of Rochester passed away at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis on the evening of March 24th as a result of congestive heart failure and complications from diabetes.
A visitation will be held at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester on Wednesday, March 30th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 31st with a lunch to follow.
Tom was born in Elma, Iowa on May 18th, 1949, and graduated from New Hampton (Iowa) High School in 1968. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Frances Shannon. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Cindy Shannon, his son Ryan (Nicole) Shannon, daughter Jackie (Kirk) Grandstrand, grandchildren Jackson and Lucas Holte and Grace and Charlie Grandstrand, brother Terry (Vonnie) Shannon, sister Maureen (Brad) Northrup, and brother Stephen (Jean) Shannon. Tom is also survived by former wife, Janet Shannon of Rochester (mother of Ryan and Jackie).
Tom is a Vietnam veteran, having proudly served in the U.S. Navy Construction Battalion (Seabees). After leaving the Navy, Tom continued his 30+ year construction career as a crane and heavy equipment operator and long-time member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49. Tom was most well-known as a tower crane operator and took part in the construction of many of Rochester’s most iconic buildings, including the Gonda Building and newer portions of St. Mary’s Hospital, as well as a number of Minneapolis high rises.
His favorite place in the world was his garage with his tools and cars. He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren, and his hobbies included watching NASCAR, working on his own cars, and fixing/improving anything he could get his hands on (whether it needed it or not). He was also an avid reader with a particular interest in current events and military history.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota – State Veterans Service Building, Floor 3, St. Paul, MN 55155, www.davmn.org/foundation
Condolences
The family of Alan Thomas “Tom” Shannon has received the following condolences.
Dear Cindy, Just heard about Tom's passing. My sympathy to you and your family. May your strength carry you thru this difficult time. May God bless you and your family.
Sincerely, Susan Kundo
Dear Jackie and Ryan : My Sincere sympathy to you both.
Dear Jackie And Ryan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Tom loved both of you with all his heart.
We have a lot of fond memories of your Dad. He was a fantastic mechanic! Ann drove her first car across town to your Dad's garage smoking and burning oil the whole way. We took the back roads to get to your house because we thought the police might give us a ticket for air pollution. He replaced the engine and we drove the car 5+ more years.
Larry had his first ride in a corvette with your Dad. He told Larry to punch it and he almost ended up in the back seat. It was a ride to remember!
Savor the memories of your Dad and the love he brought to your lives.
Love,
Larry and Ann Bodensteiner
WILL MISS YOU DEARLY TOM AND I KNOW SADDIE WILL TO. GOD BLESS AND REST IN PEACE.
Sorry to hear about Tom I was friends with Tom and Terry when they lived in Elma
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of your family at this sad time. Praying that God will grant you and your family peace. Happy memories you have of Tom will bring a smile to your face (probably some tears too), so think of him often!
With sincere sympathy~Kay Riley Schoon & family
Cindy and family: Sorry to hear about Tom passing away. My thought and prayers are with you at this time. You must know he is no longer suffering and at peace. God Bless and take care.
Lou
My sincere sympathy to the Shannon family in the loss of Tom. The Kinnamon family from Elma were lifelong friends of the George and Clara Shannon family, and I was very fond of Paul and Frances, as well as still phone/correspond with Jean Shannon, New Hamptom, and Marge (Shannon) Gansen, Riceville. I will be thinking of and praying for you during this sad time. Diane Kinnamon (dtr of Monica and V. G. Kinnamon) 3-28-16
Lots of love and prayers to you and your families.
May Tom's loving family and friends find comfort from these bible verses in Revelation 21:3, 4; With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Dear Jackie, we are so sorry to hear about your dad; we will be thinking of you and your family in these tough times. Love. The Bettermans
My family and I would like to offer our condolences to the Shannon family as they grieve the loss of Tom. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
"We are all the pieces of what we remember. We hold in ourselves the hopes and fears of those that love us. As long as there is love and memory, there is no true loss." You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
You are in my thoughts and prayer, Cindy. It has been a long journey. May you find peace in the memories.
What a long journey for all of you. I hope you feel the comfort in knowing peace at least.
Cindy,
I am sorry to hear the sad news, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jaime
Cindy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. may the good Lord guide you through.