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Michael CANNON Obituary
CANNON,
Michael
Paul, Jr.
Michael Paul Cannon Jr. was born in Washington D.C. on September 14, 1923. He passed on into eternity on November 1, 2017. He served in the Navy during WWII in SACO, which was the precursor to the Navy SEALS. After the war he traveled west to attend and graduate from Gonzaga University. He worked many years as a pharmaceutical representative for the company that became 3M. After he retired he attended SFCC and graduated from their photography program. Photography was a lifelong passion and he was very accomplished. Mike was married to Betty Homer and they raised a large family: Patty Allen (Steve), Michael(Pete) Cannon (Gayle), Kate Kondo (Mark), Terry Perry (Brent), Jim Cannon, Peggy Hamilton (Ray) and Mary Jo Gowan (Dave). He had NUMEROUS grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was one of the all-time greats and truly the luckiest Irishman alive!
A Rosary will be Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 7:00pm at Hennessey Funeral Home. Memorial Mass Friday, November 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm at St. Aloysius Catholic Church 330 E Boone Ave. Spokane, WA. Donations in his honor may be sent to the House of Charity, 32 W. Pacific Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. Please visit Michael's page at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.
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November 29, 2017
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Michael P. Cannon, Jr. for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifice he made for our nation, he is a true hero.
steve hauenstein
November 12, 2017
I met Mike at the photography club meetings...he was especially friendly and welcoming. God bless him for his service to our country in one of the most difficult crafts.
November 11, 2017
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in Peace.
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