SHANNON SELF

Oct 17, 1956 - July 11, 2014 OKLAHOMA CITY Shannon T. Self, beloved husband, loving father, and dedicated businessman, passed away quietly, surrounded by friends and family, on the evening of Friday, July 11, 2014. Shannon was born October 17, 1956, in Thomas, Oklahoma, to Walterene and Ralph Self. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; a niece, Reagan Self; and a cousin, Brooke Self. Shannon is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tiffany Self; his three children, Taylor, Bailey, and Ian Self; his three younger siblings, Drew, Tarena, and Sid Self; and many nieces and nephews. Shannon is best described in terms of his numerous and incredible qualities. His intelligence, compassion, generosity, and faith affected all he came into contact with, and the lasting impression that he leaves will never be forgotten. Shannon was a man of great faith. He was a dedicated student of the Bible for many years as a member of Bible Study Fellowship as well as a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Moore and, more recently, Crossings Community Church. As a businessman, his many talents led him to assist his friends, Aubrey McClendon and Tom Ward, in taking the Chesapeake Energy Corporation public, where he served as primary attorney and an original member of the Board of Directors. He received his bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Oklahoma in 1979 and his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University in Chicago in 1984. After graduating and finding success in his career, Shannon went on to sit on the boards of Westminster School in Oklahoma City, Heritage Hall in Oklahoma City, and the Board of Visitors at Northwestern University School of Law. While on these boards, he generously contributed his time and counsel to these institutions which shaped both him and his family's educational experiences. Services will be on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Crossings Community Church, 14600 N. Portland, interment to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Family visitation will be held Monday, July 14, 2014, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Hahn Cook/Street & Draper, 6600 Broadway Extension. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of two organizations Shannon loved and supported: Ukraine Ministries of Oklahoma, 1417 Old Mill Rd, Moore, OK 73160; or The Shannon Self Debate Team at the University of Oklahoma (OU Foundation, 100 Timberdell Rd, Norman, OK 73019).