Kenneth Russell Shannon

Kenneth Russell Shannon October 27, 1976 - March 02, 2014 Kenneth Russell Shannon born on October 27, 1976 was called home on the evening of March 02, 2014 to join the Lords army and to be with his daughter Brianne and Uncle Greg and many others we have lost along the way. Kenneth was driving to a friend’s house and suffered from heart failure while driving. He loved his family with all of his heart. He was one of the hardest working men we have known. Kenneth loved writing, learning, music, playing his guitar, and being with his family. Kenneth lives on in the heart of his wife and love of his life Joellen Shannon of Puyallup, Washington, his daughters Emily Whelan-Shannon and Kylee Shannon of Puyallup, Washington and Shea Marie Shannon of Ventura, California. His mother Deanna L. Rego of Battleground, Washington. His father Russell A. Rego I of Altaville, California. His sister Ruby Laura Rego of Yakima, Washington and niece Zoe Rene Rego of Yakima, Washington. His brother Russell Rego II of Yakima, Washington, his niece Maddison Hope of Bastrop, Louisana. His grandmother Wilma F. Hendren and great grandmother Ruby Bollmier both of Vancouver, Washington, his mother-in-law Vickie Reed of Puyallup, Washington, and numerous other relatives and friends. Kenneth is forever in our hearts and he will be here guiding us from heaven. Joellen’s Thoughts: My love I'm sitting here watching Kylee paint a picture for you and Emmy is down on her computer making a picture slideshow, you would be so proud of her, she is being so strong, they both are. We know you’re with us. You have always been my rock Kenny and I feel you with me. I'm going to make sure our girls are great, they are too much like you not to be. We all know your our protector and our guardian and will always take care of us. No one could of loved us more than you and it was enough to last for a lifetime. You are my best friend and my husband and I need you and I know you will be with me always! Keep telling me to breath and guiding me. I promise I will listen. I love you baby. Your wife Joellen. P.S. I'm not done talking to you. Mom’s Thoughts: Hello Kenneth, it’s your mom you know you can still call me from heaven, so I will be waiting for a call from you each day, our talks and hearing your voice will guide me along the way. With the grace of God and your words of wisdom will forever be guiding light each day, catch a hug my son. I love you with all my heart, Love your mom. Dad’s Thoughts: My son, I will remember the conversations we used to have and I want you to be at peace, love dad. Daughter’s Thoughts (Emily): Kenny you always told me to stay strong so that is what I am trying my hardest to do for you. I have never gone through anything as hard as this and i don't really know if I'm handling it well. I promise you that I will remember our talks, our memories, doing stupid stuff together, and always cherish those things. I promise to take care of mom and Kylee and really step up for you champ. I know there is a lot unsaid and I will write you letters, I am not quite sure what I am going to do with them but I know you will get them. You were my protector Kenny, so promise to always protect me. Our life’s have changed forever in the blink of an eye and I don't know if we are gonna be okay without you but we are gonna try. I love you so much and I just hope and pray to god that I made you proud while you were here on this earth. That is the one thing I hope I did Kenny, I hope I made you proud. I hope I continue to make you proud, as you continue watch me grow from heaven into an amazing, respectful, and responsible women that you helped raise me to be. I love you and will continue to miss you everyday champ. I will always be your slugger head. Rest in paradise dad. Daughter’s Thoughts (Kylee): Kylee touched moms (Joellens) face and said, "It's gonna be okay, daddy is all around us" She likes to blow kisses to daddy and likes to talk on the walkie talkie and knows daddy can hear her. She is being one strong little girl for daddy. Grandma’s Thoughts: My dear grandson Kenneth, you are the best of the best, you always have been. I love you and I will see you in Heaven soon. Love Grandma. Sister’s Thoughts: To my brother Kenny, I love you so much and you have been a great big brother. You have guided me through life and I know you will continue to guide me. You have helped me be strong and I will take care of your family. I don't want you to worry or stress anymore, because your baby sister got this. I will miss our long talks, your laugh, and your smile. Your advice and wisdom will always be with me. You always found a way to stay hopeful and keep your faith, even in the worst situations. You will live on through us. And your niece Zoe loves you and she looked up to you so much. She called you "Kung-Fu Kenny" all the time because she looks at you as one of her protectors, thank you for that. I am honored to be your sister and so happy Zoe had a great man like you to guide her and Zoe wants you to know that you were a very nice, thoughtful, and supportive uncle. We love you and please just rest now, Kenny. It is too hard to say good-bye, so I will see you later, brother. Love Ruby Laura. Brother’s Thoughts: Well bro I can't tell you how bad I feel at the fact that I wasn't there for you. None of us can really say how we feel. Time has been stolen from us. I will say this, we will all be the family you wanted us to be. I'm not going to forget all the good times we had brother; playing hackey sack, cruisin, playing video games, and most of alll talking about big dreams! I love you bro please know this. You are a great brother, a loving father and husband, an awesome friend, and a good son. I'm gonna miss you bro. See you when I get there. Love you Kenneth. Mother-In-Law’s Thoughts: Kenneth, no words can express this feeling of loss. I hold close to my heart so many great memories. Thank you Kenneth, from the bottom of my heart. I will always love you this I'm sure because you have a special place in my heart. God bless you Kenneth as you rest in peace for all eternity. All the rain the past couple days is your family’s tears being shed because of all our love for you. Love your mother in law Vickie Reed. Heidi's Thoughts (Close Friend): My friend Kenneth Shannon you truly are an amazing husband, friend, and dad. You have taught all of us how to stand up for ourselves, how to be strong, and to always be aware. I don't understand why you’re not here and don't know if I ever will. i give you my word to keep your memories alive and to keep your family safe. Kenneth you will be missed more than you would have ever imagined. Take care my friend, stay with us always and I love you. Dennis's Thoughts (Emily's Dad and Close Friend): Kenneth I want to thank you for raising Emily into a strong young lady that she is. I enjoyed the long talks that we had, they helped reassure me that you would take care of Emily. I had to know she was gonna be well taken care of and I know you would do an amazing job. After the talks I knew you would raise her just like I would. You could always make me laugh and I could do the same to you, we had the same sense of humor, I would make you laugh and you would make me laugh ten times harder. If I would've been living closer I know we would've become close friends. You were an amazing man and may God rest your soul it was a pleasure knowing you.