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Shannon Mathis Obituary
1939-2014
Salt Lake City, UT-Shannon Whitlock Mathis passed on January 11, 2014 in Salt Lake City, UT. Born on September 1, 1939 to Thelma Bown and Lawrence Whitlock in Manti, UT. Shannon attended and worked at the University of Utah before marrying Gerald Mathis and moving to Las Vegas, NV in 1962. She worked as an executive casino host and loved every opportunity to meet and entertain guests from around the world. She was the world's best mom, sister, grandma, and friend. Shannon held her own with three older brothers. She could hunt, shoot, sew spectacularly, and sing and dance like an angel. She made a glamorous, exciting life for herself and her loved ones! Shannon had a life-long passion for learning and the arts. Her family considered her the patron saint of animals. Shannon loved her family fiercely. The people who were fortunate enough to be in her life knew the most generous, loving, gracious, fun, and kind-hearted woman in the world!
Shannon is survived by daughters; Stacy Mathis Amezcua (Oscar) and Nicole Mathis Trammell (Derek), brother Rodney Whitlock (Karin), sisters-in-law; Norma Whitlock, and Sandra Whitlock, and grandchildren; Evan Amezcua, Danielle Amezcua, Grace Trammell, and Duke Trammell. Preceded in death by her parents and brothers; Ray and Wesley Whitlock.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 10 am at the Union Fort 4th Ward located at 6710 South 1300 East, Midvale, UT. Interment at Manti City Cemetery at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to CASAforChildren.org or aspca.org.
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Linda Nicholes
February 7, 2014
I tried to send a card, but it was returned to me...hope this gets to SHannon's family. I met Shannon in an Osher class about two years ago. We discovered we were practically neighbors in Sugarhouse. We soon discovered things we had in common and enjoyed going to movies, eating out and generally just "gabbing" about many things. I so enjoyed her spirit and interest in life. She shared stories about her family and loved you all very much. I will miss her, but know she is now at peace and won't have to worry about the physical things that were nagging at her. My best to you all and may her memories bring you a smile and chuckle from time to time. I shall alwalys remember her with fondness.
Christine Lund Marshall
January 22, 2014
I only met her on a few occasions, but I always found her to be gracious and kind. I will forever be grateful for the love and support she was to my mother, LeAnna Lund, during their lifelong friendship. My mother spoke of her so often that I felt I knew her very well also. I loved hearing stories of all of the crazy fun things they did growing up. What great memories they had! Shannon was especially supportive and loving to my mom these past couple of years as my mom went through severe trials. I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman to your family. She will be greatly missed. She was truly loved. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Carol. Young Quayle
January 17, 2014
Growing up in Manti and being good friends; I had not seen Shannon since we graduated in 1957 . On a beautiful Nov. day in 2013 ,she and a few other friend,s met for lunch. I know now that it was meant to be. She was the same vibrant,caring, interesting ,beautiful friend I had shared fun times with many year ago.
To her family; may our Father in Heaven give you love and peace as you treasure your memories of her.
Gale Pignataro
January 17, 2014
I had the privilage of knowing Shannon and her two daughters as a surrogate family..It has been well over 38 yrs that my relationship with Shannon has perservered over many miles(she in Vegas and I in Massachusetts)..What a wonderful human being..So beautiful in many ways..She had worked so hard to provide a loving and nurturing atmosphere for her daughters..She will be missed physically but will always be present in my mind...Her essence is ever present in her daughters...God Bless.
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January 16, 2014
We will all miss Shannon; she touched our lives in so many ways for over 60 years. She was a true, gracious, thoughtful and loyal friend. We express our condolence and love to her special family. Love, Clair and Joyce Christiansen
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