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Visitation at Funeral Home
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Nolan Funeral Home, Inc.
5 Laurel Ave
Northport, New York, United States
Friday
21
June
Funeral Service
12:30 pm
Friday, June 21, 2019
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
120 Vernon Valley Road
East Northport, New York, United States
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Friday
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Final Resting Place
2:00 pm
Friday, June 21, 2019
Northport Rural Cemetery
Sandy Hollow Road
Northport, New York, United States
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Jane Stevens posted a condolence
Monday, February 5, 2024
Hi Shan,
I have been wanting to write to you for a very long time. I have sat down to do so numerous times but to no avail. You know how I never run out of words… well, I’m running out of words to express how much I miss you. I miss your smile. I miss your hugs. I miss the way you would tease me and we would banter back-and-forth. The missing doesn’t stop. It’s almost 5 years and the missing doesn’t stop. So very much has happened in our lives that I desperately want to share with you and I have to stuff the unspoken words deep down inside.
Yesterday, on your 42nd birthday, I thought of you from the moment I woke up. Karen and I talked about you for a long time as I drove home last. I was at an early Valentine’s get together last night and the whole time my friends were talking, my mind was far away thinking of you, wishing I was sharing in a birthday celebration. I know this day was incredibly difficult for your family, especially your mom as she reflected on the day she brought you into this world. I’m hoping to spend some time with her this week to give her a hug and sit for awhile. We get together for lunch a few times a month now at one of your favorite breakfast places, Greenlawn family restaurant! I cherish our talks and the times we reminisce about you.
Collecting Winnie the Pooh quotes from Instagram and Facebook has become a regular habit. When I’m having a really difficult day of missing you,, I put the song “Dancing with my Eyes Closed” on and just let the tears come. About a month ago James and I went to Friendly’s together. During our conversation, I began asking him if he knew things like my favorite color, my favorite food, my favorite season and when I got to my best friend, I figured he would name a close girlfriend. He said “Shannon”. His words hit me like a truck. I said, “you’re right.” He replied “I know.” ❤️
I love you, Shannon . We all do.
Piglet
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Happy Birthday My Beautiful Son! The happiest day of my life was 42 years ago when you came into our lives. We visited you today and brought you one of your favorite cookies from Hummel Hummel. I know you always love to get that treat and, in my heart, you are enjoying one right now. Aja and Daniel brought you some beautiful flowers but your Dear Friend Heather and her wonderful daughters also brought you a beautiful bouquet so we shared the flowers with Grandma and Grandpa and knew you wouldn't mind. Irene and Aunt Happy sent me messages to help me through this rough day. I miss you everyday Shannon but today, your birthday, it hits me especially hard. When they handed you to me, I immediately fell in love and that will never change. Aja kept me busy yesterday, I knew she was trying to keep my mind off today and I love her for that. She misses you as much as I do. She would love for you to meet Daniel and see how happy he has made her. I know you would like him, he has a wonderful sense of humor and he loves your sister very much. She had a wonderful idea, and she is going to use the fabric you bought for her in Williamsburg in her wedding dress that she is going to make with Christi. Her face just lit up telling me that you would be with her on her special day. I always love the relationship you had with each other and am so happy that it has continued to this day. So, I am sending you a Big Birthday Hug and all the love in my heart.
Love, Mom
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Friday, December 1, 2023
My Dear Son Shannon - I just posted my letter to Uncle Bob. I am sure you greeted him with a monster Hug and a big smile. I was with the man today that brought you home four years ago and I told him how much that phone call meant to us. When you are grieving you remember the little things and that phone call stuck out, I still cry every day when I think of how much I miss you and how much I want you to be a part of our lives. Your beautiful sister got engaged August 18, 2023, to Daniel. I know you would really like him. Doesn't know too much about sports but maybe that would have been a good thing. He has a wonderful sense of humor, and he loves your sister very, very much. There aren't any plans yet, but Aja is going to use the material you bought her in Williamsburg on her wedding dress. She wants to make the. Bodice out of the paisley print so she will have her Big Brother with her on her special day. He proposed on the Haunted Mansion ride right when the bride says, "Til Death Do Us Part". I figured you had something to do with that because it was supposed to happen the next day. Daniel just said he felt it was the right time and I said Shannon was probably on the ride with you as a Hitch-Hiking Ghost. I love you Shannon - you are still with me every second of every day!
Your Loving Mom
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Monday, June 19, 2023
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Dearest Shannon - I cannot believe it has been four years since we said Goodbye. Aja and I did a crazy thing this year in your honor, and you would have loved every minute of it. We spent your day at your favorite place - Epcot. We toasted you at Space 220 - a restaurant that you would have loved and again at the new Indiana Jones Pop up Bar. I had a drink that Aja said tasted just like the Pearl at Trader Sam's, minus the cream. We had School Bread at Norway - a hidden treat that we never knew about and again you would have loved. I imagined doing all of these things with both my wonderful children and in a way I did. I imagined your wonderful smile and your contagious excitement about and for all things Disney. On our way out of the park we grabbed a Star Wars Popcorn Bucket with your favorite popcorn and left some with you and Grandpa yesterday. Aja and I also picked out a faux stained glass Figment ornament and we left that with you yesterday as well. Dad was well taken care of by your Dear Friends, Jane and Don and they took Dad and Daniel out to Del Fuego in honor of your love of tacos - and they all said you would have opted for Taco Bell instead - and they were probably right. Heather left you beautiful flowers and is always helping me deal with my continuing profound sorrow,
You can see Aja and I below at Space 220 toasting the best son and brother either one of us could have ever had. You were all a Mom could ever ask for and I am so proud of who you were and how wonderful a man you had become. The world needs more people like you, not fewer, and I know this would be a better world if you were still here with us. My heart still aches to hold you, talk with you, laugh with you and experience life with you. I loved every minute we spent together, and I treasure the memories I am lucky enough to have with me always.
So, Here's to Shannon - Our Son, My Brother and a Wonderful Friend to All!
Your Loving Mom
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Don Stevens posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
Dearest Brother,
St Patrick's Day, since I met you, has always been about celebrating you, your proud heritage and your adoring family, who have embraced our family as their own. I still do and will always, celebrate you this day, though now your voice rings clearly through my heart and soul instead of just my ears, when I hear you say 'happy Saint Paddy's Day. I miss you terribly.
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Dear Shannon - Today is the day after your Birthday but it was a difficult day for me and I just couldn't write to you. Dad, Aja and I went to visit you and left you some sunflowers and one of your favorite cookies from Hummel Hummel. We know a lucky critter will enjoy it, but we also know you wouldn't mind that. Your Dear Friends touched base with me and that was wonderful, You are remembered with so much love, it warms my heart that people remember what a wonderful human being you were to everyone. I remember the day you were born, three weeks early but eager to greet the world. You brought joy to everyone that day and every single day of your life. Happy Birthday my beautiful son.
Love always - Mom
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Jane Stevens lit a candle
Saturday, February 4, 2023
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Happy 41st Birthday, super friend!
Love you always,
Jane
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Jane posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2023
My dear Shannon,
Christmas was different this year. After church on Christmas Eve, the three of us joined Brandon and his parents for Japanese! Yes, I'm eating that occasionally! Crazy, I know! On Christmas Day, the three of us were alone. Don's parents didn't come this year. That was peaceful and more relaxing, but definitely different. I missed the tradition. Actually, Christmas wasn't the same at all this year. I wasn't feeling well for weeks on end so I barely got 1 tree up this year and decorated a few shelves with the antique Christmas village and a few of my mom's decorations. There will be a whole lot less to put away this coming weekend!
I took Don to the New England Air Museum for his birthday. He LOVED it because he got to sit in the cockpit of one of his favorite planes and had a personal tour of the entire museum!! After lunch we did some antiquing. I saw lots of things you would have liked, including some retro lunchboxes!
We had such a lovely New Year's Eve with your mom, dad, Aja and Daniel. James joined us for a bit and we got to see Radar!! He is as handsome as ever! As we celebrated, you were highlighted and you were missed! It's been four Christmases without you and the missing you hasn't gotten any easier. Not even a little. Your mom has continued your tradition of giving me Wonder Woman ornaments. I so enjoy that! I told her how you wrote "To Diana: Love, Steve" on a gift tag one year and how I have saved it. I loved when you used to say, "Hey there, Wonder Woman" to me on particularly hard days to let me know I'd make it through. Thank you for all the days you helped me get through. Thank you for letting me help you get through yours.
Your dad finished the amazing stained glass cross you began for me so many years ago. It is a treasure! I remember going through the panes of glass with you in the basement and choosing the shades of color. You'd put them next to each other so I could see how they complemented each other. This gift is healing for me. Thank you for the work you did on it. Thank you for even thinking to make something so special for me. It reminds me of our time at St. Patrick's cathedral, taking in all the beauty and attending mass. The finely carved wooden ornaments we bought for my mom are still on our tree.
I made a new calendar of your photos for your parents and Aja. Every time someone at the photo area sees your photos, they remark about how amazing they are. And they are. You were an incredibly gifted photographer, drawing focus to God's amazing creation. Now you are with the Creator Himself. I've been thinking about our books. I've been praying for God to reveal how He wants me to write them. I'm waiting for Him to guide me with His wisdom and will. I want your photos to be appreciated for the work of art that they are.
Oh, Shan, how I wish you were here to talk with me about so many things! I can't begin to imagine how incredible it must be for your faith to have become sight. I wonder what you do, who you talk to, what it looks like, what it is to be in the actual physical presence of our Savior. I wonder so many things. Did you ask God why He created earwigs? Have you talked with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln? And by the way, I digress, thank you for our trips to DC. They were so meaningful and powerful. Your patriotic sense coupled with Don's love of history and James' adventurous antics made those times so special.
I have so much to say to you and yet I am often left speechless. That's why it has taken me so long to write.
I don't have to say "Good night" or "Rest well" because you are now forever good and well and there is no longer lonely nights or a need for rest. It's beyond comprehension.
Love ya, Pooh.
Your super friend, PIglet
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Sunday, January 1, 2023
To my Dear Son - Happy New Year Shannon! I waited till today because I wanted to tell you about Christmas and about New Year's Eve with your Dear Friends. Christmas was celebrated with Kim, Pete, Peter and James. Aja and Daniel did a great job of hosting and Aja made a delicious eggnog from your recipe and James enjoyed it for the first time - can you believe he's going to be 21 in three months? Peter handed out presents and James said he was going to come out of retirement because he was doing such a bad job. They played with the toys that you had bought for them and James almost mastered the marble game. I gave Aja some gifts from you - a Playmobile Ecto One and a Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghosts Backpack and Wallet, You shared so many memories with her and I knew you would have bought them for her if you were here. Aja gave me a Baseball Hat with all the Boston Teams emblems mashed into one - I love it and I proudly wear it for their Number One Fan!
On New Year's Eve we celebrated with Jane, Don and James. Your name was on most of the tags but the one that meant the most was from you and Dad to Jane and Don. We finally found most of the pieces of the cross you had cut for Jane out of stained glass and Dad was able to put it together for you. Jane said she had picked out the glass in 2010 and I said, Oh My, 12 years to get this done and wrapped. They were thrilled with it and Jane said she remembered picking out the glass with you. The ornaments were all from you and you were very much a part of the evening. We were given a photo album of pictures of you on some of the trips you went on with Jane, Don and James. Your beautiful smile was in every picture - except the one where you were sitting on the Emperor's Throne - you looked very serious in that one. They gave us a Calendar of pictures that you had taken of your animal friends and that went right up on the wall.
I cannot believe that this is out fourth Christmas without you. I miss you so much and I am so sad that I can't hug you or tell you how my day was or hear how your day is going. I will tell you that I was talking about you to Daniel and he said something very beautiful - he said that from what he has heard about you he sensed that you had helped so many people in your life and that God had called you home because you had done on this earth what he asked you to do. I know, in my heart, that the lives that you touched are richer for it - I know mine is - and I know that one day I will hug you again. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my Beautiful Son - Your Loving Mom
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Jane Stevens posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, September 24, 2022
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Shanny,
I miss you. Every day. More than words can express. I have so much to share with you, so much to mull over with you, so much to be real about and get super friend real advice about. I know you are in a perfect place with the perfect One, but oh, how I miss you.
Piglet
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Friday, June 17, 2022
My Dear Son,
Three years ago, I held you for the last time and I weep every time I think about how much I miss you. I know you were looking down on us this evening as we toasted you and shared with each other our amazing times together. Your brother Don composed and read a beautiful tribute to you that brought us all to tears. He captured your unique abilities and shared with us his memories and feelings. I, of course, did not think to bring a bottle opener for your Game of Thrones Beer and tissues would have been helpful as well. Your Dear friend Mr. Charlie pulled up and I was overjoyed. I had texted him but didn't hear back and I thought I had the wrong number. It was so great to see him and catch up and he finally quit smoking! I told him I was so happy for him. Your Dear friend Andy is in the hospital recuperating from surgery - let him know you are looking down on him. Heather and the girls left you and Grandma and Grandpa beautiful, handpicked, flowers. Heather said the girls were very specific on who got what flower. I got a bunch of pictures and they looked so precious, and I know you are holding them gently in your hands. James is growing into such a fine young man. He seems very happy in his new job, and I told him that you would be very proud of him. Your beautiful sister spoke of you with love and had fun telling everyone about Trader Sam's and all the fun you had together there. On our last trip Aja took me there and I understood why you loved the place and how it brought out the best in people. Daniel met your friends for the first time - I know you would have liked him, he's genuine and a very gentle man - very much like you.
I cannot believe it has been three years - it feels like yesterday that you put your arms around me and told me that you loved me. I am working on a quilt using your old tee shirts and when I pick one up, I see you in it and I remember why and how you got each and every one of them. The memories are so precious, and I feel like I wanted so many more with you, but you left me too soon. Your life continues to touch those who loved you and we are all trying to emulate your kindness, compassion and acceptance for everything and everyone in our lives. I love you, to the moon and back and I so honored to have been your Mom.
Your Loving Mom
J
Jules N posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
It's been almost 3 years since you died, nearly 6 since I last saw you alive. I was talking about you with an old classmate from school, and I've been thinking about you. You were always there for me when I was getting bullied, or I was stuck waiting at ATB for my mom, or if I just didn't feel like playing on the playground and just wanted to make chalk drawings in the shade next to you at recess.
I don't think you knew how much of an impact you really had on me, but I wanted to say Thank You for everything. I'm sorry that it's closed now, bought out by some other school. I've looked at the pictures, and it doesn't look nearly as lively as I remember our classes being; how you used to pop your head in just to say hello, colors and projects decorating the walls.
I feel weird writing this since I was your student, what feels like a lifetime ago, and the only posts now are from your family and your friends, but I thought it was time. You were, and always will be, well-loved between all the kids you bonded with including myself, and your family.
So, I'm going to be a senior next year in high school. I think you'd be proud of me, and say congratulations, but all those 8 years at the school with you really shaped who I am now. Thank you again.
J
Jane uploaded photo(s)
Friday, February 4, 2022
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Jane posted a condolence
Friday, February 4, 2022
My dear Shannon,
Happy 40th birthday to my super friend! I thought about you all day! The truth is I think about you every day. I really miss celebrating with you and I really miss celebrating you! I remember the steak and lobster we had for your 30th birthday! How could that possibly be 10 years ago? Even though you did not seem to have a birthday month like me, we always did something special to mark the day of your birth…often a sports event. I don’t know what we would have done together for this “big” birthday but I know it would have been memorable. Maybe even a Disney trip. I miss you my friend and I am sending my hugs to you in heaven.
As always with love,
Jane
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Friday, February 4, 2022
My Dear Son - Happy Birthday Love Bug! I can't believe 40 years ago today you came into our lives and brought joy to us then and every single day since. We went and visited you today and your Dear Friend Heather had left you and Grandma and Grandpa some beautiful flowers. She put them up against a wreath left by your Dear Friend Andy for Christmas, which we left. Aja found a flag for you with a cat that looks just like Meeko - I hope she is still tucking you in at night. We had Taco Bell for your Birthday Dinner - we knew that it would have been your choice if you were here with us. We also left you one of your favorite Hummel Hummel cookies. Remember they always took your Birthday week off for vacation and that was your favorite cake - with strawberries!
This is always the hardest day for me Shannon. The day I gave birth to you and realized what a joy it was going to be, to be your Mom. It was and I am so sorry that it was cut short for both of us. You had so much more to do and I was looking forward to that journey with you. I can just imagine what wonderful things you would have done and the lives you would have touched.
So, another year passes, you are a part of my life every day and will be forever. Your face, your beautiful smile and your warm hugs are always what I think of as each day passes. Your Loving Mom
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Saturday, January 1, 2022
My Dear Son - Today is the beginning of a New Year and another year without you. This season was particularly difficult for me, and I missed you more than ever. I decorated your tree with all of your Lenox Mooses and a bunch of your cooking ornaments. I of course, put on some G.I. Joe and some of the beer steins from your collection. I have been so sad for the past few weeks and your Dear Friend Heather stopped by with a beautiful bouquet and a bunch of sunflowers and some goodies to bring me some joy. Last night, as the ball dropped, I wanted you by my side so badly. Christmas is so hard for me because you loved it so much - your joy in finding the perfect gift for your sister always brought a smile to my heart. You always thought of others before yourself - just one of your outstanding qualities. As I hung up the bell wreath you had given me many years ago, I remember you saying that you bought it for me because I loved bells so much. I think of all my loved ones that have passed whenever I hear a bell - especially you, my beautiful son. Know that you are always in my heart, and I talk to you every day. Watch over us Shannon and know that I love you. to the moon and back. Love, Mom
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Jane Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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My dear Shannon,
It's hard to believe that we've just celebrated our third Christmas without you. I don't know how it's possible. Thank you for making Christmas such a magical time of year for me... for all of us. I love you and I miss you more than you could imagine. Merry Christmas in heaven to my super friend.
Love,
Jane
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
My Dear Son - Aja and I just returned from a wonderful Disney Trip. We stayed at the resort you picked out with Aja when we joined the DVC - what a great choice the two of you made. We spoke of you at every event we went to and knew that you would have had the time of your life at every one we attended. From the Boo Bash to the post Fireworks Dessert Party - you were with us in our hearts and souls. We made light sabers together and with tears in our eyes we made them with you in our hearts. Our last lunch was at the place you nabbed reservations at when it first opened and Aja said you were so happy that you got to experience a new restaurant. I asked what you had eaten and Aja said she remembered you weren't feeling too well but you still enjoyed the experience. We went back to the Wilderness Lodge and we were waiting for our ride to the airport and Aja looked down on the floor and there was a squished penny from Trader Sam's - your favorite hangout at the Polynesian - Aja looked at me and said "this isn't even at the same resort - Hi Shannon!!! Did you have a good time wit us?" My heart breaks that we can't share this together like we planned but I know that you are always with us and sharing our memories. You are and will always be in my mind, my soul and my heart in everything I experience - Your Loving Mom
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Don Stevens posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Dearest brother,
My struggle to acknowledge that your place in my life has been surreptitiously shifted from "present" to "past and "future" is no less a struggle today than it was that terrifying evening in June 2019 when I stared at the Heavens, my heart ripped from within me, desperately trying to understand the incomprehensible. Apple icloud has been sending me photo memories "from this date in..." and every photo reflects you together with us, sharing what I know now was a "once in a lifetime". Your dear Mom and dear beautiful sister Aja just got back from Disney, and I'll go out on a limb and say that every other moment (if not every), they experienced, was experienced with your precious life as the backdrop of their joy.
Perhaps wounds do heal, but the space you occupy in my life still belongs to you. Your kindness, your wit, your heart for everything beautiful and your ability to make each special person in your world feel like they were most important in your life is one of my greatest gifts.
J
Jane Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, June 17, 2021
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My dearest Shan,
I don't know how it's possible that we have lived without you for two years. I have so many Jane stories to share with you and so many things I'd like your opinion on. I'm thinking now that it never mattered what we were doing...cooking, baking, shopping, dining, traveling, decorating, planning, or just talking for hours on end about anything and everything...it was always special. It was fun and dynamic and witty and adventurous and to coin your term, "magical."
We joined Aja, Mom, Dad, Heather and Andy to honor and toast you tonight. Your absence is too real and surreal all at the same time. Please know that your life mattered greatly to many many people. You made a difference and you are missed each and every day.
Love,
Piglet
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Thursday, June 17, 2021
My Dear Son - It has been two years since we lost you and it hurts as much today as it did then. We just spent the evening with you and some of your Dear Friends - Heather, Jane, Don, James and Andy. We laughed, we cried and we spoke about the cherished times that you gave us every time we were together. You touched so many lives in your short time and gave so much of yourself to everyone. I am so proud of the man that you were. Aja misses you so much - your were not only her brother, you were her Best Friend. When things go her way she always thanks you and I know that you are looking out for her. As we toasted you with one of your Game of Thrones Beers - a Monarch Butterfly landed on Dad's hat and we all said "Hi Shannon". You might not be with us physically but you are with us in our minds and forever in our hearts. Not a day goes by where I don't tell you how much I love you and what a wonderful son you were. I miss you so much Shannon and I still see your beautiful smile whenever I close my eyes. Your Loving Mom
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Sunday, May 9, 2021
My Dear Son - It's the end of another Mother's Day without you and I find it so difficult and heart wrenching. Dad and Aja were wonderful but I felt a void that can never be filled. It was such an honor to be your Mother. I loved you unconditionally from the moment you were born. Your smile lit up my heart and I am thankful every day for the time you were given to us - much too short! You are the best son a Mother could have asked for and I can not wait to feel your loving arms around me again. I had you for 37 Mother's Days and I will treasure every memory we made. I love you my beautiful son and I miss you every second of every day. Your Loving Mom
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Jane Stevens posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
My dear Shannon,
Today is May 4th and all day long I could hear you saying, "May the 4th be with you." (I thought about the light sabers you made out of pool noodles and duct tape. James still has a few) Then I realized that tomorrow is May 5th, Cinco de Mayo. The one and only time I celebrated that holiday was with you when you had the three of us to your home. You made life special for me, for all of us. When the month of May began a few days ago, I could hear you teasing me that my birthday month had started. Our banter back and forth was always so much fun. I would tell you it was a birthday weekend and you would insist that I somehow managed to always get a birthday month. Oh how I wish you were here to celebrate with us!
I miss you, my friend. I miss you every single day.
Love,
Jane
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Sue Rose posted a condolence
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Hap[y Birthday my Dear Son. 39 yeas ago you brought joy into our lives and it has stayed with us ever since, We visited today, Dad, Aja, Anthony and myself, toasted to you and brought you your Hummel Hummel treat. I talk to you everyday and miss seeing your beautiful smile and kind eyes. Our Family and many of your friends have reached out to us today with loving words and memories they have for you and of you. Your kindness touched so many and made them the people they are today. I wore my Moana shirt that you and Aja gave me for Mother's Day and Mickey earrings with your birthstone and Aja's. I got two pairs and took one earring from each set. I miss sharing my day with you and getting those 2:00 am texts - I always wanted to hear from you and talk things out. I miss you as much as I did the day you left me - the hurt is with me everyday and I know I will always feel this way. You will always have a piece of my heart and know that you are a part of my life everyday. Love to the Best Son a Mother could ever have - Mom
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Jane posted a condolence
Saturday, December 26, 2020
My dear Shannon,
I can’t believe another Christmas is upon us and you are not here. Don bought me some more beautiful Thomas Kincaid Disney paintings. The last time he did that was the year you celebrated Christmas Day with us, my mother’s last Christmas with me, 2012. I keep thinking about that beautiful red coat you bought me and how happy it made my mother because she was obsessed with buying me coats. You took so many photos of the family and you captured the tremendous surprise and emotion when I opened my purple laptop from my mom. Thank you for capturing those memories.
I decided to bake late tonight. I made the peanut butter blossoms with the Hershey kiss in the middle. I have not baked cookies since you’re gone. It has seemed like too much effort without you but I thought you’d want me to carry on with the fun things we did. You bought me that chef’s hat and coat and apron and they always seemed to be covered in flour or icing. Somehow yours never was. You would tell me it was because you were awesome. So, my friend, thank you for the beautiful Christmases that we shared. Merry Christmas, Shannon. I miss you like crazy. We all do.
Love,
Your super friend
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Sue Rose posted a condolence
Friday, December 25, 2020
My Dear Son - Another Christmas has gone by without you and my heart is as broken as ever. I put up a tree in our front window with some of your ornaments and Aja put up a tree on her porch with your Star Wars and Star Trek treasures, We all miss you so much and wish you were back in our lives. Aja made the egg nog reading off the card you wrote and upon finishing it she placed the card back on the refrigerator where you always kept it. She gave me beautiful sunflowers that are solar powered and since that was the flower you always gave me I am going to put one with you and keep one home. She gave me birthstone Mickey earrings, one from your month and one from hers. I put one of each in my ears and gave the other pair to Aja - she misses her Big Brother so much. When I think of you or see your beautiful face I cry and wish I could put my arms around you and tell you how much I love you. You are a part of every day of my life and I treasure every memory I hold in my heart. You gave me joy and happiness that can never come from anyone else and I miss our special times. Merry Christmas my beautiful son - you are always with me. Your Loving Mom
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Jane Stevens posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
My dear Shannon,
Tomorrow will be our 2nd Thanksgiving without you. I still miss you more than words could ever express. I keep thinking about you in your apron, busily walking between the two houses, getting ready for company, making your brine... We can't go to NC this year because of Covid. It's so strange not to be seeing Rob, Bre,and the kids. Then of course I think of us going there to pick up James. I came downstairs in the morning to find you seated at the kitchen table with Jadon, working on math, doing what you do. You touched every member of our family in some way. You were literally a part of every facet of our lives. How is it possible that you are gone?
I keep hearing the Christmas Canon by Trans Siberian Orchestra and think about that amazing concert we went to. Just last week, I walked through Macy's for the first time in a very long time. It was really weird. I kept smelling the scents in the perfume department and all I could think of was our days in the city, shopping at Macy's and getting our pictures taken with Santa. Our city days are among my favorite memories.
Well, just so you know I am grateful to have had you in our lives. I am thankful for your friendship and love. I am thankful for what you poured into our son. Happy Thanksgiving, super friend. I love you. We all do.
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Don Stevens posted a condolence
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Dearest Shannon,
Today was James's graduation... I'd always taken for granted that you would be an integral part of this day. You were key in so many roles in his early school life and were always there with just the right thing to say to encourage him. He honored you in his yearbook as "Most Influenced By...", second only to his parents.
Your Mom sent James a beautiful letter, which meant so much to him.
Thank you, my Friend
Thank you...
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Jane Stevens posted a condolence
Thursday, June 18, 2020
My dear Shannon,
Yesterday marked one year since your passing. I tried to write to you several times, but wasn't able to find the right words. I'm just going to say what's on my heart. I miss you every day. I miss your humor. I miss your intelligence. I miss your problem solving abilities. I miss sharing daily life with you, hearing your stories and telling you mine. I miss planning our next crazy adventure! You can't imagine how much I wished you were here for James' 18th birthday or that you'd be sharing in his high school graduation next weekend. You were such an enormous part of his growing up years... you were his older brother. Your mom gave him your Harry Potter watch for his birthday. He's so proud of it! I was very grateful to be with your family and friends to honor your life yesterday. We toasted you and I enjoyed your beer! You'd be proud of me!
I love you, Pooh.
Your super friend forever,
Piglet
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Don Stevens posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
It’s been a year since I had to face the sudden horror of losing you, and although 366 days have gone by since that Monday, I find I’m still no closer to preparing my heart for life without you.
Jane, James and I joined Mom, Dad, Aja, Anthony, Andy and Heather for a toast in your honor, each sharing precious memories of days with you… sometimes, there were just a few words juxtaposed together in a tiny sentence fragment that somehow completely filled this grand collective canvas, a snapshot of time painted with only words less spoken and more understood… all nodding their head knowingly while the clanging of that silent bell within our hearts reminding each one of this amazing multi-faceted person that was you. You are one of a kind, dearest brother…truly “an rud is annamh is iontach”
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
My Dear Son Shannon - It has been a year since you passed and it has not gotten easier for me at all. I miss you everyday, and you are always in my thoughts and in my heart. I called a few of your Dearest Friends and invited them to Toast you with your Games of Thrones Beer - The Hand of the Queen. It was Aja's selection because she knew how much you loved the saying - "I drink and I know things". Heather, Jane, Don, James, Andy, Anthony, Aja, Dad and I were with you and toasted to the man you were to all of us. Your loving, caring nature to everyone was so special and Don and Andy felt like they lost a brother - not just a friend. We spoke about you with joy and laughter and i knew that this was they way you would want to be remembered. Everyone that you met you embraced and gave them the time and love that they needed. We did have a meal that you would have enjoyed - Taco Bell and your little guy Radar was very interested in all the smells coming from the bag - I remember that smell. You brought joy to everyday of my life and I thank God he gave you to me! Your loving Mom
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Sue Rose posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2020
My Dear Son - Today is Mother's Day and it was my first one without you by my side. I miss you so much and I weep when I realized that on a day like today I won't get a hug from my beautiful son. I read your message that you sent me last year on Mother's Day and I remembered getting it and feeling so proud to have you for a son and so blessed that I was your Mom. I got beautiful flowers from Dad and Aja and we visited you and Grandma and Grandpa and brought you Lilacs - I attached tissue to your flowers cause I knew you would need them as soon as they bloomed. Today is also Grandma and Grandpa's Wedding Anniversary so make sure you give them an extra hug from me. I am wearing the "Family" Spirit Jersey that you and Aja gave me last year for Mother's Day and Aja said that I will always have the two of you with me and I know you are watching out for us and keeping us safe. You have a piece of my heart with you and I know you will keep it warm and protected in your care - On Mother's Day to my wonderful son - I Love you! Mom.
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Jane Stevens posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, April 5, 2020
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Jane Stevens Posted Apr 5, 2020 at 11:59 PM
It's Palm Sunday, my friend, the day of Jesus' triumphal procession into Jerusalem. Everyone shouted "Hosanna!" to the Son of God. I realize that you are present with Him and I can't imagine what it's like... to be fully present with the Lord, the moment your faith became sight. I'm sure there is constant rejoicing and praising of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I miss you more than words can express, but I know that you are well and whole and in perfect peace and joy. With my love, Jane
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Sue Rose posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
My Dear Son Shannon - I visited you yesterday and left a shamrock wreath for one of your favorite holidays. I had a good cry and told you how much I miss you every day, With all that is going on right now, I miss talking with you and deciding what the best thing to do for all of us. Aja, Dad and I are taking care of ourselves but I know you are looking down on us and protecting us from this horrible virus. I bought a loaf of rye bread yesterday because I knew that was your favorite part of this holiday - the sandwiches the day after. I picked up some Guinness and we will toast you tonight and remember how you loved the food, music and fellowship of this day. I think of you in your kilt doing 15 parades during the season - I can still hear you drumming. Please hold on to the piece of my heart that is always with you. Love you to the moon and back - Mom
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Jane posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Hi there friend. It’s 12:21 am so it’s officially St. Patrick’s Day...one of your favorite days! It’s also 9 months to the day that you left us. I don’t even know how that’s possible. We didn’t go one day without talking/ texting let alone 9 months! I miss you every day. There is always something I want to tell you or get your opinion about. As I write this with tears streaming down my face I wonder if you truly knew the impact you had on my life and the lives of so many others... you made your way into our hearts so easily. You were just easy to be with, talk with, stay silent with, laugh with, cry with, travel with, sit with. It’s really hard to do life without you. I found the email where you told me you coined the phrase “super friend” to describe our indescribable friendship. Please know you will always be that to me. So.. top of the mornin’ to you super friend!
Love,
Piglet
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Sue Rose posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
My Dear Shannon - Your birthday was yesterday and it was so much harder to endure than the holidays that just passed. This was the day that you came into our lives and for every day of your life you added joy and happiness to ours. Aja and I shared a breakfast with your Dear Friend Heather and we laughed and cried our way through the meal. Your loving family left you one of your favorite Hummel Hummel Cookies and we wept and hugged each other trying to bear this loss. Aja and I went to the outlets and remembered all the times we made that trip together to get special gifts or have a special lunch. We missed having you with us and the fun we had together. I hope you had a wonderful celebration with our loving family and know that you are missed every second or every day. Your Loving Mom
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Don Stevens posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Dearest Friend,
For the first time, I find myself unable to wish you my traditional 'happy smurfday' on this, your 38th year...
Love you and miss you terribly, dear brother...
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Jane lit a candle
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
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Happy Birthday in heaven, Super Friend,
We should be planning a birthday get-away or a trip to the city, but I'm sure nothing compares to the daily celebration in heaven! Love you lots and miss you every day!
xo,
Piglet
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Sue Rose posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
My Dear Shannon - Well the holidays have passed and they were not the same without you. We shared Christmas Eve with Kim, Pete, James and Peter and Aja even made the infamous eggnog. I cried at Mass when the Priest said to remember those that had gone to sleep and woke up in the Kingdom of Heaven - my Dear Son. We had your dear friends, Don and Jane over to thank them and spend an evening remembering all that you meant to us. They gave us very thoughtful gifts and a binder of beautiful pictures that you took. You were in the binder in a field of flowers and looking lovingly at a baby owl resting on your hand. The pictures were a look through your eyes and I was able to see the beauty of the world as you saw it. My grief is no less and I miss your beautiful soul and warm hugs every minute of every day. Be my Guardian Angel and stay with me always. Your Loving Mom
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Jane Stevens lit a candle
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
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Sue Rose posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
My Dear Son - Today marks six months since my life was devastated by you going to heaven. I cannot stop missing you and expecting you to come walking into our back door to tell us about you day. Your little Radar still cries when he sees the light go on in your home, You must see all the work that Dad, Aja and Don are doing to make your home a happy place filled with wonderful memories and new beginnings. Christmas is so hard for us because you loved this holiday so much. Your biggest joy was to find the perfect gift for someone and watching their face as they opened it up. I bought a dress for Aja that you would have bought for her - Toy Story, and I will make the gift tag from you. I miss you so much my beautiful son and your Angel will join Grandma's and Grandpa's on our tree. Aja left you a pickle on your wreath so, it's your turn to find it. Love you to the moon and back - Mom
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Don Stevens lit a candle
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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Jane Stevens posted a condolence
Sunday, September 29, 2019
My dear Shannon,
The days keep passing and I keep thinking that one day I'll hurt a little less. But the truth is, with each passing day, I miss you all the more. Our friendship was like none other. It really can't be put into words which is why you came up with the phrase "Super Friends". In the nine years that we shared together, you became my true confidante, the one I could depend on no matter what. I miss all of your texts and daily phone calls. It was crazy how we could talk for hours and still have more to say. You never judged me. You never said, "I told you so." You always had a word of encouragement and a "It's not that bad. This is how you can fix it." A new part of my life began when you stepped into it. I think of all the baseball and hockey games we shared (you laughing at my naivete), baking cookies for each holiday, mall runs for Disney dolls and Oakley glasses, and our amazing trips to NYC especially at Christmas time to see Santa. The trips we took were amazing adventures... Washington DC, Cape Cod, Newport, Boston, Maine, Philly, NC, Georgia and of course the many trips to Disney for Star Wars Celebrations, Christmas and Halloween. You not only touched my life, but you became a younger brother to Don and an older brother to James. All of our lives were so intermeshed... you became family. No one could ever take your place. You were the most caring, humorous, intelligent, talented and unique person we knew. Thank you for making our lives better by being in them. Thank you for seeing how amazing our son is when others did not take the time to understand him and for getting him through some really tough times. We love you. We miss you in a way that can't be put into words.
All my love,
Snow White aka Mrs. Periwinkle, and Piglet
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Sue Ann Rose posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
My Dear Son, It has been three months since you left us and everyday I miss you more. Your smile, your laugh, your wonderful sense of humor is missing from my life and it makes my heart break over and over again. Your Dear Friends have tried to help us through this but not having you here to share our family life with is sometimes more then we can bear. We received videos today of you with the people and children that you cared so deeply for and Aja, Dad and I just wept. You were always happiest when you were helping others and that is why your passing has devastated me. A bracelet was left in our mailbox that says "A piece of my heart lives in heaven." A piece of my heart is with you forever - With all my love forever - Mom
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L. Romano posted a condolence
Monday, June 24, 2019
My sincerest and deepest condolences to the Rose family during this difficult time. Shannon was a beloved AUS team member and he will be missed. RIP Shannon.
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Friday, June 21, 2019
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X-Wing Missing Man Formation
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Don Stevens posted a condolence
Friday, June 21, 2019
Today, we will bury my friend. Oh, how the roots of his life have become so firmly intertwined with my own... today, a part of me will be buried along with our dear Shannon.
Godspeed, dear Shannon... I'll catch up with you later
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Susan Ellis posted a condolence
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Shannon, my buddy, open house assistant, sounding board, fellow marvel nerd-I cannot believe you are gone. We shared many beers and corned beef egg rolls when we were together those 3 years. Ever day I have my jar of superhero’s you gave me on my shelf at work and I will forever look at it and remember you and your love the children whom you cared so deeply for at LuDay. I will miss you my friend. Xoxo Susan Ellis
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Karen Gullestad lit a candle
Thursday, June 20, 2019
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It was so heartbreaking to hear that Shannon had passed away. My heart goes out to his family. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Shannon was truly a wonderful man.
Rest In Peace Shannon.
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Jennifer Liefke (Kaufold) posted a condolence
Thursday, June 20, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of Shannon's passing. I remember all the great times we had playing as kids and the kindness he showed me in our class together in high school. I wish we had stayed in touch after I moved. Thinking of you and sending prayers and love your way.
Jen
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Jennifer Liefke (Kaufold) lit a candle
Thursday, June 20, 2019
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Deepest sympathy for your loss
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Starship Commander
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Howe Caverns
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Mars Astronaut
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Mt Vernon
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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#1 Fan
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Intrepid
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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St Pauls Kids First table (look for Mr Rose's handprint)
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Kristen Latuga lit a candle
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Luke D Powers posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
I knew Shannon from the pipe band. Needless to say, we’re all incredibly saddened at his passing. I think I can speak for each of us when I extend our heartfelt condolences on your loss.
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Angel Eleazer posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Brent and family,
My heartfelt condolences to you all. May your beloved son rest in peace and may the Lord keep you all surrounded in his perfect peace.
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Pat Keller posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
He was a friend to Charlie and I for a decade. We had so many good times together from LuDay, Drum Lessons, swims and too many to mention. He watched ATB for 6 years 1000+ days. He loved his family, his friends, his animals and our kids. We loved him♥️
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The Habberstad Family lit a candle
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Deepest Sympathy. Much Love!
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Cindy Habberstad posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
It is with a heavy heart, this news is received. Incredible memories shared with Shannon flood my mind! Shannons character was exemplary! His honesty, loyalty, kindness, love for family and friends are just a few of his many beautiful attributes!
His passion for Nascar, the Redsox, & the NY Islanders will forever remind me of him!
Heartfelt condolences to Sue, Brett and Aja. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers! Shannons LIGHT & LOVE will continue to shine forever!
Rest in Peace, Shannon! God Bless!! XOXO
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Yvonne Maddiona lit a candle
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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You were such a loyal friend. You always had my back, always. You were kind and good. You were patient with the kids and with me, those M & M’s were always ready. You were always ready, ready to serve others. I can’t get my head around this. I always thought I’d see you again. May you Rest In Peace.
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Susan Kilmer lit a candle
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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So sorry for your loss.
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Barbara and Tom Scholl lit a candle
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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On the night you left, above was a strawberry moon, two days waning, flanked by Jupiter and Saturn...
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Space Shuttle Discovery
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Don Stevens uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Space Shuttle Endeavor 2012
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Don Stevens posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
It's difficult to say goodbye to one of my dearest and truest friends. I cherish the memories and miss you dearly.
Godspeed, dearest brother...
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Trizzino Family lit a candle
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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With our Deepest Sympathy and Much Love ...
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Eicher Family lit a candle
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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Our Deepest Sympathy
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McInnes Family lit a candle
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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Our deepest sympathy.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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