Norman William Shannon, age 76, of Terry passed away October 23, 2017 at Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City.
Norman was born April 14, 1941 to Otis (Beanie) Shannon and Alice Olsen Shannon in Dupree, South Dakota. He attended school in Dupree graduating from Dupree High School in 1959. On Thanksgiving Day, 1959 Norman came to Broadus, Montana with a truck load of horses for his brother-in-law, Voyle Samuelson. His plan then was to unload the horses and go back to South Dakota but, because of a snow storm, ended up spending the winter at the Samuelson Ranch. He never did make it back to South Dakota to live.
On June 2, 1962 Norman married Vera (Vonnie) Steadman in Broadus. He worked at various jobs until the spring of 1969 when a snow storm hit and he started working for Tongue River Electric Coop as a lineman. In August 1969 Norman, Vonnie and Randy along with a dog, cat and a horse moved their trailer house to Terry, Montana where he continued working for TRECO until he retired 37 years later in 2006. Scott was born after the move.
He was a member of the Broadus and Terry Jaycees, a Terry volunteer fireman, a Town of Terry councilman and for many years helped with the Prairie County Fair in the livestock division.
Norman spent his life enjoying his kids and grandkids and traveling to the four corners of Montana to their sporting events. He and Vonnie attended the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas for 20 years. Norman never knew a stranger and made many friends from his travel to Las Vegas, to South Dakota, to his work with TRECO. Norman had a great love for horses and could always select a good one. He was always proud of his grey and paint horses, especially the one grey mare that taught all four of his grandkids to ride.
Norman is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Phillip Shannon, Sturgis, SD and Roy Shannon, Volborg, MT; sisters Stella Vance Stave, Rapid City, SD and Audrey Holmes, Dupree, SD; brothers-in-law, Voyle Samuelson, Wayne Vance and Wayne Holmes.
Surviving Norman is his wife of 55 years, Vonnie; sons, Randy (Aletta), Broadus, MT and Scott (Kristy), Terry, MT. Grandchildren, Tyrel Shannon, Savage, MT, Tell Shannon, Sheridan, WY, Randee Shannon and Travis Shannon, Miles City, MT; sister Virginia Samuelson, Broadus, MT; brother Robert (Kim) Shannon, Dupree, SD and sister-in-law Betty Shannon, Sturgis, SD along with many nephews and nieces in South Dakota and Montana.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry with burial following in the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 27, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday October 28, 2017
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 27, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday October 28, 2017
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, Montana 59349
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Andrea Miller says
Prayers and thoughts go out to the Shannon family during this difficult time.
Bub and Carlene Gaskill says
Condolences to the Shannon family.
gary and pat helm says
SO SORRY VONNIE, HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
carol schneidt says
My thoughts and prayers to the Shannon family.
Tom & Ann Emmons says
We are thinking of you and your family, Vonnie. God Bless
Klayton and Mary Jane Rogge says
So sorry for you loss, Vonnie. Norman was a good man.
tammy & john schoenbeck says
oh so sorry vonnie, randy & family our thoughts & prayers are with you
Craig and Denita Harding says
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Delphine Coon says
To all of the Shannon Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers.
Vanna Byrd says
Vonnie, Randy, Scott and Families, So sorry to hear of Norman’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God’s blessing comfort you. Vanna, Mary & Leonard
Dennis and Bonnie Lyda says
So very sorry Vonnie,Randy,Scott and Families..Thinking of you all with our prayers and hugs..
Betty Vail says
Vonnie,
I’m so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Be comforted by the good times.
Lynn Anderson says
Vonnie, Randy, Scott and family,
So sorry to hear of Norman’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
May God grant you peace and comfort.
Janice Kaul says
Vonnie & family, So sorry to hear about Norm, my thoughts & prayers are with you.
Del Linda Frost & Barry Rakes says
Dear Vonnie, Randy, Scott and families, Truly sorry to hear about Norm’s passing, he was a very special guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Del Linda and Barry
Gerald and Janet Himelspach says
Dear Vonnie, so, so sorry to hear of Norman’s passing. We always enjoyed our time with you and Norman, our friends. Our sincere condolances and may all your memories bring comfort to you and Randy and Scott and families. Gerald and Janet
Roy & Ardith rost says
Sending Prayers for the Shannon Family during this sad and difficult time.
Tim and Leslie Stradinger says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Shannon family!!
Wayne & Ani1ta Wetherelt says
Our many thoughts & prayers for all of the family. So very sorry to hear this news. Know you’ll always be in our hearts-thoughts & prayers.
Dawn Olson says
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the families.
Casey Klasna says
Very sorry to hear of Norman’s passing. He was a great man that always made me laugh. Thoughts and prayers to Vonnie and the rest of the Shannon family.
Della & Kenny Greslin says
So Sorry to hear you lost Norman. He had such a bubbly personality, he will be missed by many. Cherish and take some comfort from the many happy memories. Keep your family close & comfort each other.
SALLY A. BORLA says
SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND NORMAN. I DIDN’T KNOW HIM, BUT WHEN I RELAYED THE MESSAGE TO SAM, HE SAID HE WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING AND THAT HE WAS A GREAT GUY. KNOW THAT WE ARE THINKING OF YOU VONNIE AND CHERISH YOUR MANY MEMORIES. GOD BLESS/PRAYERS.
Jim & Marj Anderson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carmen Russell says
My condolences to the Shannon family.
Sorry to hear about this Robert.
Dana & Kim Krengel says
Keeping the Shannon family in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Vicki Hess says
Sympathy to the entire Shannon family. Sorry to hear of your loss. I’m sure norm is watching some good bronchitis riding.
Ken and Vicki Hess says
Sympathy to the entire Shannon family. Sorry to hear of your loss. I’m sure norm is watching some good bronc riding.
Kelly, Dulcy and Family says
Dear Vonnie, Randy, Scott and Families: We are truly saddened at the news of Norm’s passing. He was such a wonderful man. I can not remember a single time in all the years of seeing him without that beautiful sincere smile. He was a true gentleman and will be dearly missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Clint Kalfell says
I’m sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing… my condolences to you, Vonnie and your family.
Jason, Felicia and Mackenzie Gumm says
Heaven gained a True American Cowboy and a Great Man. Godspeed Norman! We will all miss your humor, kindness and genuine friendship. You were one of a kind and I am privileged to have been your neighbor and friend for many years. Thoughts and prayers with Vonnie, Randy, Scott and the entire Shannon Family at this most difficult time.
Ross Irene Gumm says
Vonnie Randy and Scott and family’s. I am sure Norman and Mr Gumm are talking over old times in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of this good man. Vonnie my love to you during this dark time. Remember our tons of good times together as neighbors.
Delite & Darren says
Norm had a way of telling a story that was highly entertaining. Will miss his teasing ways and good stories. We are thinking of you in your time of loss.
Jean Brown says
Vonnie and family, So sorry to hear about Norm, he was a great guy. He will be missed. JEAN BROWN
Christine Keltner says
Sorry for your loss. I remember the years of you all going to Bowman to the horse sales, I aiways had to keep the light on for you!! Chris enjoyed the trips.
Christine
Jane Huber says
Vonnie and family…
Saying prayers to our Lord for comfort and strength.
My deepest sympathies.
Jane Huber
Dave and Lisa Tescher says
Dave and I are thinking of your family. Our prayers go out to each of you….
Roger/Lisa Gaskill says
To the Shannon family, we are so sorry to hear of Norman’s passing. We know you will miss him tremendously. Enjoy very good memory you have and find peace in those. Blessings and prayers to all.
Kimber, Brett, Chi, ~Kenna~, Cale, Kensi, Caty and Karlee says
Thinking of all of you and sending our love and prayers for peace your way. Heads Up Hearts Strong. Always.
Maurice & Sandy Lemke says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the many Shannon families. We are with you always Robert & Kim and your family as well as the Holmes families. May God be with you all in your time of need.
Carole Carey, Ekalaka says
I am so sorry to see this. Please know that you, Randy and all the family are in my prayers.
Donna Stanford says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Norman’s family. Norman and I grew up in Dupree and were classmates and friends. I remember meeting Vonnie several years ago when they were in Deadwood. Cherish your memories.
Donna (Collins) Stanford and husband Doug
Pam Wall says
I am so Sorry for your loss. Norm was a Great guy. I remember Norm and Doug having a lot of great visits. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vern and Andrea Rice says
Sorry for your loss, our sincere condolences to the Shannon family.
Dan and Chele Harrington says
Our sincere sympathy to the Shannon families, Scott, Randy and Vonnie. Sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. Hope he’s riding some of the best ones in Heaven. The Terry community will sure miss him.
Lee and Kathy Baugatz says
Shannon Family, Norman was the nicest guy .So glad to get to know him and enjoyed visiting with him and Vonnie.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lee and Kathy Baugatz
Pam Schlotter says
Vonnie, Randy, Scott and family,
So sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. He had such a great sense of humor and was always so kind. Always enjoyed running into the two of you in Billings. May God give you comfort and peace thru your memories and each other.
Pam (Spidel) Schlotter
Lorrie Pearce says
What a great man. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to all!
Wayne Wetherelt Jr. & Serena Wetherelt says
Vonnie and Family of Norman. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I had many fun times working with Norman while employed at TRECO. What a guy, he could tell the best stories. May you find peace with the precious memories you each have of your loved one.
Kent Benjamin says
So sorry to hear about Norm. What a good guy, we will all miss him. Prayers
Ray Traub says
Sorry To hear about Norm. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gary and Cathy Kalmback says
Vonnie, Randy & Aletta, Scott & Kristy & families,
We are so sorry for your loss! Prayers for all!
Laurie Janssen Claypool says
Thoughts and prayers to the Shannon family!
The Nitka Family says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Merlin Brown says
Dear Vonnie, Randy, Scott and family’s Sorry to hear about Norm’s passing. I sure enjoyed working with Norm all those years. He talked a lot about you boys and I know you made him proud. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you’.
Justin Hanley says
We send our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Vadnae says
So sorry to hear of Norm passing. I am sure he and Dad are having a good BS session. Know you are in our thoughts and we pray that you find comfort in your memories of this fine man.