Thomas Edward "Eddie" Gannon
Marriages
Sharlene Gannon
Later Divorced
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 8B - November 20, 2022
Thomas Gannon, or as
his friends and family
called him “Eddie”, was
born in Montrose CO. He
lived in Cedaredge CO
until his dear mother passed away when he was a young
child. He then moved, with his remaining family, to
Grand Junction CO where he was raised. He went to
Grand Junction High School and played several sports;
however, football was his favorite.
After high school he enlisted in the Army. He went
right into training to be a Hercules Missile Crewman.
He was then stationed at the Army’s Alaska Nuclear
base. He would often laugh saying they and Russia
kept an eye on each other. He married his sweetheart
Sharlene and they embarked on a journey that took
them to several states and two children. They parted
ways several years later but remained friends until her
passing.
Aside from his loyal service working for 30 years for
the Colorado Department of Transportation, he was
an avid Denver Broncos fan never missing a chance
to root for his team. He was a strong JUCO fan that
loved watching the ball games year after year. He was a
passionate outdoorsman enjoying all things hunting and
fishing. He passed that love along to his son Todd. They
spent many hours and days exploring, hunting, and
fishing all over The Grand Mesa. His love of hunting
with his son only grew larger when he harvested, with
his son right beside him, a trophy Shiras Bull Moose up
on the Grand Mesa. That record harvest is published in
Boone and Crocket. He was so excited three years later
when his son drew the same once in a lifetime tag and
he got to be right by Todd’s side this time. However,
son’s moose was not near as big as dads!
Family and loved ones were the most important part
of his life. He was one of the kindest souls you would
have ever met. His generosity and sincere goodness
are unmatchable. Every person that got to know him
couldn’t help but love him. He will truly be missed.
Family members including both parents Thomas and
Elaine, siblings Regina Sue “Jeannie”, Mary Francis
“Frankie”, Billy, Kathy and Andy preceded him in
death. He is survived by his children; Todd (Shannon)
Gannon, Luxie Gannon, grandchildren; Nickoli, Joshua
(Megan) and Tyler. He is also survived by special
siblings; Joana, Bennie, Gary and Lois and numerous
nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in the name
of Ed Gannon to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Funeral will be held at the VA Cemetery December
1st at 10am.
