Shannon W Smith, Jr^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11]}

1941 - 1996  (55 years)

• Name	Shannon W Smith  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11]
  Suffix	Jr
  Birth	1 Apr 1941	Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA   [2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11]
  Gender	Male
  Residence	Phoenix, AZ   [3]
  Residence	Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA   [9]
  Residence	1950	Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA   [7]
  	Relation to Head of House: Son; Marital Status: Never Married
  Residence	1957-1958	Indiana   [4]
  Residence	1960	Tempe, Arizona, USA   [2]
  Residence	1985	Scottsdale, AZ   [3]
  Residence	1993	Phoenix, AZ   [3]
  Residence	1996	Phoenix, AZ   [3]
  Death	15 Jun 1996	Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, United States of America   [4, 6, 7, 9, 10]
  Residence	1985-2020	Phoenix, Arizona, USA   [11]
  Burial	Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America   [6]
  Person ID	I422646496699	Kaufmann
  Last Modified	5 Feb 2026

  
  

  Father	Shannon Winifred Smith,   b. 15 Jul 1897, Casey, Clark, Illinois d. 13 Sep 1984, Brevard, Florida, United States (Age 87 years)
  Mother	Margueritte Frederica McCotter,   b. 2 Jun 1905, Dowagiac, Michigan d. 15 Dec 1976, Melbourne, Brevard, Florida, United States (Age 71 years)
  Marriage	15 Aug 1925	Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA   [7, 12]
  Family ID	F389	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Madeline Marie Staab,   b. Abt 1904, Illinois, USA d. 02 Sep 1985, Illinois, USA (Age ~ 81 years)
  Marriage	30 Jan 1978	Brevard, Florida   [5]
  Children	1. Living   2. Kelly Mae Smith   3. Ryan Patrick Smith   4. Phillip Michael Smith
  Family ID	F969	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	5 Feb 2026

  
  

• Notes

  IN LOVING MEMORY SHANNON WINFRED SMITH, JR. Founder of Suncraft Sportswear, Inc, died Tuesday, June 4, 1996 after a lengthy illness. Born April 1, 1941 in Des Moines, lowa, he was the son of Shannon W. Smith Sr. and Marguerite McCotter Smith who are both deceased. Shannon is survived by Mary, his loving wife, companion and coworker of 28 years. During those years Shannon Winfred Smith III, Kelly Mae Smith, Ryan Patrick Smith and Phillip Michael Smith arrived to share their parents love. In addition to the above, Shannon leaves Erin, Shannon Ill's wife, a sister, Sharon Wynn, Melbourne, FL and her family which includes 2 nephews, John Shannon and Will Sherman and 1 niece, Sharry; a sister, Sharlene M. Smith of Melbourne, FL, and sister Shirlee S. Cavaliere, Gettysburg, PA and her family including 2 nephews, Gregory and Ralph Shannon, and 1 niece, Tara. Shannon had been a pioneer in the silk screening business in the Phoenix valley for the last 37 years. The company was conceived by Shannon in the late 50's and grew into the present family run business. Over the years, Shannon and Mary have run all facets of the operation which specializes in silkscreening, embroidery and design. In 1991, Shannon Ill joined the company and presently Erin and Kelly participate in the family business. Shannon was educated at Arizona State University; and served in the Air Force National Guard. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chaparral Christian Church with Rev. Hostetler officiating. The Church is located at 6451 E. Shea Blvd, in Scottsdale. Friends are encouraged to join the family in celebrating the life of their beloved Shannon. may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix.

  
  

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