Nancy Shannon, age 82, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at The Cottages. Nancy was born on May 16, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN, 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 August 6, 1955 in Minneapolis. She was a United States Air Force wife for 8 ½ years. Nancy was very family oriented, always remembering everyone's birthdays, and she loved the precious time that she spent with her family and 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 is 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) Glaser 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 will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Gail Irwin officiating. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:30 am until the time of the service.

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.

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