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Immediate family will hold a memorial in her honor.
Betty Ann Shannon, 87 of West Bend Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2023. Born Sept. 3,1935, the daughter of Paul and Florence Tessman, Betty grew up on a farm in rural Jefferson County with her six siblings. She attended school in Jefferson where she met her future husband Keith Shannon. After graduation, Betty attended UW Whitewater until she married and moved to NJ for Keith’s military service.
They later settled in West Bend, Wisconsin where they raised five children Kelly, Kim, Kathleen, Keith II and Klay. Betty was the consummate homemaker. She was an excellent cook and took great pride in making meals for her family. She was a talented baker and enjoyed making fresh baked goods for others. She often shared her culinary talents with her children and grandchildren, and her recipes will be cherished.
Aside from busy family life, Betty coached volleyball, taught piano lessons, and loved sports of all kinds. She was an avid Brewers and Packers fan, golf and bridge player, and delighted in her travels abroad. She worked at the West Bend YMCA, and always had a smile for those who came to the front desk. She made many lasting friendships there, and will be remembered fondly.
Betty is survived by her daughters Kelly Shannon of Milwaukee, Kim (Nick Iuanow) Shannon of Alpharetta, Georgia, Kathleen (Paul Lambert) Shannon of Seattle, WA and son Klay (Joette) Shannon of Racine, WI.
She was a loving grandmother to Quinn, Liam, Grace, Jack and Ian.
Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband Keith A. Shannon (1978) and son Keith A. Shannon II (2021).
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimers Foundation are appreciated.
Immediate family will hold a memorial in her honor.
Gail Klassen says
What a beautiful and generous lady our world has lost! I will always remember her smile and laugh. I miss her and will remember her in my prayers.. May the angels wrap her in their wings and carry her to Jesus.
Mike and Diane (Watry) Kent says
With deepest sympathy to the entire Shannon family. Betty was a wonderful woman who touched the lives of so many. It was an honor to know her. Also, fond memories of the Shannon family as neighborhood friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marion Karl says
Betty was my cousin on her dads side. Have fond memories of the annual family reunion that was held on their farm. Rest in peace.