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Thomas Shanahan Obituary
May 5, 1934 – Dec 27, 2011
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saturday, half after 10am, Christ the King Catholic Church. Graveside Service and Interment Saturday, 1pm Calvary Cemetery. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
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for Thomas Shanahan
Kevin Murphy
December 23, 2021
Jane & Family, Hard to believe Tom passed ten years ago. Tom was my best friend. So miss the daily visits regarding ND football and Tom's updates on Jane and his upcoming fishing trips to Wyo. Tom will always be remembered as the most generous smart funny loving person I knew. He will be long remembered by all of us who so admired and loved him. Kevin Murphy Casper, Wyo
Shank's Friend
September 16, 2012
Hemingway wrote "one true sentence" in using the least amount of words to convey his thoughts - Judge Shanahan prescribed to the very same type of thinking when handing out "his own" thoughts..! His genius was his ability to say more with less. I got lucky in life, not many get to brag about being best friends with the son of such a kind soul!
sandy
January 7, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Shanahan only met Tom for a short time in therapy.... your friend the poet-photographer
John Ryan
January 5, 2012
Jane, Toma and Family -- It was a joy working for and knowing Judge Shanahan. His approach to the practice of law, his humor, his kindness and his demand that you approach your work with intellectual curiousity and honesty have influenced me to this day.
January 4, 2012
I never got to meet Mr. Shanahan; but, if he and Tom were anything alike, he must have been a wonderful man. Tom, my family's prayers are with you and your family.
Your friend,
Jerry Johnson
January 3, 2012
Jane, We express our deepest sorrow to you and your family in this time of sadness. Tom will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with you.
Tom & Mary McQuade
Kevin Murphy
December 31, 2011
Jane and Family, Words can't describe my sadness at the loss of my best friend, fishing partner and fellow ND Alum. The people of Wyoming were so blessed that Tom and you adopted our state as your second home. Never thought I could miss someone so much. Please know the Murphys in Wyoming will always hold a special place in our hearts for the Shanahan family. Our prayers are with you. Love, Kevin and family
Patty Charhut
December 31, 2011
Cat and Family --
I'm so sorry you have lost your dad. From what I've learned, he was a passionate and loyal person to all. His essence certainly lives on in you, your siblings, and your children. May God grant you stamina during the sad times and the ability to smile and remember the good times.
Much love, Firefly
Cleve Trimble
December 31, 2011
Jane -- When you, Fritz and Tom graced the ranch, Nature rejoiced. One reason was that Tom never much threatened the fish population. And when he episodically slipped in the stream it was clever how he made that an act of piety -- re-baptism, he called it. But now Tom is where the hatch matches whatever he puts on, and the trout volunteer for exercise, and he is grinning. Thanks for sharing him with the Sand Hills.
December 30, 2011
to the entire shanahan clan,
you are all in our hearts and thoughts. my regret is to have never met the "famous" jeeps! through stories & memories i will capture the pure significance of this wonderful man & father. to my dear dear friend, cat & family, we hold your hand & hearts. always.
with love,
joy, rebecca & alyson gibson
lake forest, il
Bill & Sandy Foreman
December 30, 2011
Our deepest condolences to all of you during this time of sadness. Please know our prayers are with you for God to give you peace, rest and comfort.
December 30, 2011
December 30, 2011
Tom was a loyal follower of the faith and a strict adherent to the law. He also had a great sense of humor. His only flaw was that he was a fervent Notre Dame backer or as he liked to refer to as a "Gold Domer"
Pat Wagner, Omaha, Nebraska
December 30, 2011
Jane,
The Nebraska legal community is better because of Thomas Shanahan.
I am a better Lawyer because of Judge Shanahan.
Tom was a better man because you loved him.
Aside the grief, all is right in Tom Shanahan's world.
Our thoughts are with you, Shannon and Michele O'Connor
Marilyn and Larry Berryman
December 30, 2011
We so enjoyed Tom whenever he visited our clinic. A true gentleman and wonderful example of kindness and humor.
Stewart & Cathy Danburg
December 29, 2011
Jane, we loved Tom so! He was such a wonderful person who was funny, kind and wise. We will miss him deeply. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 29, 2011
Jane, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. I remember Tom well from our grade school days at Holy Cross. He was bright, kind and by eighth grade noticeably wiser than the rest of us.
Rest in Peace, Tom.
Well done.
Mary McGovern
Bill and Anne Quigley
December 29, 2011
Thinking of Tom and how he enjoyed life. And we are sure it is continuing.
"It's not a crime not to be Irish--it's just a terrible, terrible shame."
Lauren Fangman
December 29, 2011
Tom,
Our lives are richer for having known you. I will miss you.
December 29, 2011
Dear Kath and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you..Love, Jay and Debbie
Nick, Caroline, and Ellie
December 28, 2011
We Love You Always Geeps!
Kevin/Christine Shanahan
December 28, 2011
Rest in Peace Uncle Tom
December 28, 2011
Tom, I thought of you and the dogs and this:
Murphy walked with his dog every day all through the villiage, so everyone knew both Murphy and his dog. One day Murphy is on his walk without the dog. Cronin sees Murphy and asks, "Where is your dog?". Murphy answers, " I had to have him put down." "Was he mad", asks Cronin." "He wasn't too pleased," says Murphy.
I will miss you, my friend.
Rich Kopf
Jerry and Lucy Furlong
December 28, 2011
Jane - Our prayers and condolences. Tom may take his wonderful stories to heaven with him. But he leaves behind great memories for family and friends. Peace.
Lorraine Boyd
December 28, 2011
Dear Jane and family,
I am so very sorry to learn of the judge's death. He was such a wonderful man, so funny, so caring. I am so grateful that I got to know him in the last few years. I will miss him very much, as will so many of his friends and former colleagues. His passing is a huge loss for the legal community as well. I am heartsick over the loss of this gentle soul. May you all be comforted by the memory of his presence.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lorraine Boyd, editor, The Daily Record
Lance Zimmerman
December 28, 2011
On behalf of the staff of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Omaha, we offer our prayers and condolences. May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.
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