Mrs. Signa Shannon

Signa Joan Gustafson was born in Gillette, Wyoming November 22, 1929 the daughter of Alfred and Rose (William) Gustafson. On October 5th, 1947, she married Patrick Shannon at Miles City, Montana. The couple lived at Rocky Point, Wyoming until moving to Upton, Wyoming in 1956. Here, she was involved with the V.F.W. Women's' Auxiliary. Joan loved playing cards and was known to try stacking the odds in her favor when no one was looking. She also loved hunting and of course cooking for the bunch. She enjoyed her yard work but missed her husband Pat following his passing. Joan also enjoyed company and visiting with her family. Doing craft work was her way of staying busy.

Joan died unexpectedly Thursday, February 7th at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle following a brief illness.

Preceding her in death was her husband and one son Terry Shannon.

Surviving her are two sons, Donovan Shannon of Greybull, Wyoming and Rick Shannon of Sheridan, Wyoming. Also surviving are fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday, February 10th at Upton United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am Monday, February 11th at Upton United Methodist Church with Rev. Sharee Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at Upton Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Worden Funeral Directors of Newcastle. The family would appreciate Memorial contributions to the Upton Ambulance Service.

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