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Joshua Elliott Obituary

Joshua Linn Elliott, 24, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008 in Tulsa, OK. Joshua was born in Chanute on January 3, 1984, the son of Doug and Mary (Bly) Shannon. He was later adopted by Marvin and Jane (Bly) Elliott. He graduated from Chanute High School. He is survived by his birth mother, Mary Shannon of Olathe, KS; adoptive parents, Marvin and Jane Elliott of Iola; two sisters, Rose Kass of Topeka, KS and Ellen Shannon of Topeka, KS; four brothers, Charles Bly of Wichita, KS, Mike Engstrom of Topeka, KS, Brandon Shannon of Topeka, KS, and Jason Mulvihill of Citrus Heights, CA; paternal grandparents, Ray and Wanda Shannon of Iola. He was preceded in death by his father, Doug Shannon; and maternal grandparents, Doris and Alfred Bly. Graveside service will be held at 11:00am Friday Oct, 10th at Neosho County Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Penwell-Gabel Gibson Chapel, Chanute. Burial will be in Neosho County Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Allen County Animal Rescue Foundation of Iola and May be left at the funeral home. "To leave a special message for the family on-line, visit www.PenwellGabel.com" Joshua Linn Elliott

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Oct. 8, 2008.

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Marti P

October 9, 2008

Our love and prayers are extended in your behalf. May God grant you peace and comfort as only He can. Love, Marti and Coleen

Dawn,Dallas,and Brent Bombardier/Buckley

October 9, 2008

Brandon,
We are thinking of you and are in our thoughts and prayers.Keep your wonderful memories of Joshua close to your heart.

Robin Carpenter

October 9, 2008

I did not know Joshua or do I know his family but I do know the heartache of losing a son and my prayers go out to everyone who loved and cared about Joshua. I pray God gives comfort and strength to you all as you adjust to Joshua's physical absence. Just know his spirit and love live on and will remain around you. Love does not die. Rest in Peace, Joshua.

Paula Martens

October 8, 2008

I want to express my deepest sympathy to Joshs family. My heart goes out to all of you. I only got to spend time with Josh when he was young, but it was a wonderful experience. It is unfathomable to understand the loss you must feel. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Rose Kass (Engstrom)

October 8, 2008

One thing that many didn't know about Josh was how intelligent he was. I remember one day when we were younger, and @ Aunt Jane and Uncle Marvin's farm (where Josh was raised) we found this really ugly bug that I had never seen before. Josh caught the bug, and found out that it was not common to our area. Not to mention birds, he knew all of the different kinds of birds and knew all about them. He loved reptiles and amphibians. I remember catching frogs w/ him in the pond. There are so many fond memories and I will always cherish them. I will always hold you near and dear in my heart little brother.

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