His time of departure was at hand. He fought the good fight, he finished his course, and he kept the faith. Then he took position in the place that was created especially for him, to receive his reward. He held steady as a crown of righteousness was placed on his head by the One True Righteous Judge. Then he stood in awe as he heard “Well done, My good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord!” (Inspired from: 2 Timothy 4: 6b-8a & Matthew 25:21)
James “Jim” Shannon, 72, of Long Grove, IA, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, May 24, 2021, following a long battle with cancer and heart disease. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, at Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport, IA. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 28, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Long Grove.
Jim was born August 22,1948, to Norbert and Phyllis (Sothmann) Shannon. He grew up in the Long Grove area, graduating from the Eldridge North Scott School District. Jim later went on to graduate from St. Ambrose University with a B.A. He worked in management at the Rock Island Arsenal IT Department for 34 years. His hobbies included anything outdoors, pheasant hunting, photography, and always loved being around dogs. Jim was the photographer for the Scott County Special Olympics and also enjoyed running the Bix for several years. He will always be remembered for bouncing back over & over again.
Jim will be missed by his wife, Connie; children: Jim D. Shannon, Dan Shannon, Kyle Shannon, Carlie Shannon, Ryan Shannon, Jeremy Shannon; step-children: Courtney (Brian) Henson, Ron Hill, Tyson (Tabby) Hill, Ethan (Karin) Hill; grandchildren: AJ, Briton, Katelyn, Megan, Michael, Alora, Kaylee, Sydney, Nathan, Zachary; step-grandchildren: Brandon, Brealynn, Brayten, Bryson, Kasey, Ronnie, Jaycee, Grace; great grandchild: Naleigh; siblings: John (Linda) Shannon, Kathy (Harvey) Henningsen, Nancy (Jane Bergendahl) Shannon, Judy Shannon; a sister-in-law: Deb Shannon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; former wife of 31 years, Janet; brother, Dennis Shannon; two sisters: Debra Shannon and Mary Anne Kelly.
The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus for the compassionate care they provided to Jim & the family. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa Special Olympics or Operation Christmas Child. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com
