John Edward Gannon's Obituary
John Edward Gannon was born March 17, 1933, in Portland Oregon and passed away on September 13, 2022, at the age of 89. He was born to Edwin and Marian Gannon and is survived by his loving wife JoAnne Gannon, his four children Rick, Marcia Nunes, Linda Pressel, and Nancy Barnes (of his first marriage to Lola Gannon). Stepchildren Brian Boster and Billie Neal. His twelve grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and one great, great grandson. He is predeceased by his parents, sister, Fran Gannon and his first wife Lola Fisher. John and JoAnne have a puppy named Joey who was dad’s best friend in his last years.
John graduated from Grant High School in Portland, OR in 1950. He served in the US Navy from 1952 – 1956, stationed on the USS Boxer Aircraft Carrier. It was during leave in San Francisco that he met his wife, Lola of 52 years. They married in 1955 and had four children while living in Portland. They moved to Gladstone in 1973 where they lived until after Lola’s passing. He met his wife JoAnne in 2014 and married in 2016. He enjoyed traveling and visited many different countries with his wife Lola. He and JoAnne enjoyed going on cruises and sailed through the Panama Canal on one trip.
After leaving the Navy, John became a Journeyman type setter, which started his career in the printing industry. He worked at Arkety Press, Graphic Arts Center, and Paul O’Geisey Adcrafters where he finished his career.
John was a gentle man who loved his family. It didn’t matter if they were months old or in your 60’s he was always there for them. Family gatherings were an important part of his life. He was charming, made you laugh and had a calming presence, but look out if you were a child, grandchild, or great grandchild, when he gave you “that look” you straightened right up, even if you weren’t sure what you’d done. He wouldn’t have to say a word.
John will forever be missed for his love, guidance, and sense of family. He will be sincerely missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him and spend time with him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
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