DRIVE-THRU / CURBSIDE PICKUP

Passwords are now required to access your account. To create a password, select "Reset my Password" from the Login screen (email address required). For further assistance, please visit the Library Account Passwords FAQ page for instructions or call the library at 970-243-4442.

Shannon Isaac Gallegos

Image of Shannon Gallegos
Birth Date: July 3, 1971
Death Date: January 19, 2011
Age at Death: 39

Marriages

Natalie Arpke - March 15, 1997

Burial Details

Cemetery Name: Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado
Cemetery Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Mortuary Name: Callahan-Edfast Mortuary

Obituaries

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 4A in Memoriam - January 19, 2019

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 8A In Memorium - January 19, 2018

Image of Obituary Text

Shannon Gallegos July 3, 1971 - January 19, 2011
Our Beloved Shannon, The strength and depth of our love for you... and the void that losing you left in our lives will never change. Memories of you sustain us but we miss you so very much every day. As the Lord watches over you...
Love, Your Mom, sis Debbie (Alex), Phil and Rich, bro Solomon, Celeste and Kaylee.

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3c - January 23, 2011

Shannon Isaac Gallegos July 3, 1971 – January 19, 2011 Shannon Isaac Gallegos was born July 3, 1971 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Shannon died in a tragic motor vehicle accident on January 19, 2011. He attended Clifton Elementary and then graduated from Fruita Monument High School in 1989, while also participating with the Grand Junction Police Cadets. After graduation, Shannon served in the U.S. Air Force. After returning home he completed a five year apprenticeship program and became a master plumber as well as a pipefitter and welder. He excelled in all these areas and he was employed the last three years as a general foreman on mechanical systems phase at St. Mary's Hospital. Our Shannon had an optimistic attitude and lived by his life credo "it is what it is, you deal with it". He had a beautiful smile, outgoing personality and enjoyed his life. He worked hard and was dedicated to everything he put his mind to. His big loves were music, his guitar, golf, and his Harley. He has many devoted and wonderful friends. Everyone who met him and who worked with him liked and respected him. There is nothing in this world that can ever begin to fill the void of losing Shannon in such a tragic way. He will live in our hearts forever. We Love You Shannon. Shannon married Natalie Arpke in Las Vegas on March 15, 1997. He raised four stepchildren, Briana, Anthony, Levi and Adam whom he loved and cherished as his own. The light of his life was his grandson, baby Jaymz. Survivors include his parents, Isaac and Ruth Gallegos of Grand Junction; one brother, Solomon (Yen) Gallegos and two nieces, Celeste and Kaylee of Grand Junction ; one sister, Debbie (Alex) Montoya and two nephews, Richard and Phillip of Pagosa Springs. Memorial contributions to Jaymz Brain Wolf Memorial Education Fund in care of Wells Fargo Bank, 500 Palmer St., Delta, CO 81416. Visitation for family and close friends will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, January 26th, 11:00 a.m. at Clifton Christian Church (615 I-70 Business Loop) with burial to follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. A reception will be held at Local 145 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union located at 3165 Pipe Court (32 and D 1/4 Rd.) in Grand Junction.

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5B Death Notice - January 21, 2011

Shannon I. Gallegos, 39, Cedaredge, died Jan. 19, 2011, in Grand Junction. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. Visitation also will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Clifton Christian Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Gallegos was a master plumber.
Survivors include his wife, Natalie K.; three sons, Anthony, Berg, Adam Berg and Levi Berg, all of Cedaredge; one daughter, Briana Rudy of Cedaredge; his parents, Isaac and Ruth Gallegos of Grand Junction; one brother, Solomon of Grand Junction; one sister, Debbie Montoya of Pagosa Springs; and one grandchild. Memorial contributions to Jaymz Brian Wolf Memorial Education Fund in care of Wells Fargo Bank, 500 Palmer St., Delta 81416.

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D In Memoriam - January 19, 2014

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 8A In Memoriam - January 19, 2015

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5B Memorial - January 19, 2016

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A Memoriam - January 19, 2017

Image of Obituary Text

Shannon Gallegos
July 3, 1971 - January 19, 2011
Dearest Shannon,
Your leaving us was sudden and heartbreaking. A lifetime on this earth will never change how very much we love you and how much we miss you.
We do thank God for the blessing that was you for 39 short years.
With All Our Love,
Mom, sis Debbie (Alex, Phil and Rich),
Bro Solomon (Celeste and Kaylee)

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 4A Memorial - January 19, 2019

The Daily Sentinel page 6C - January 19, 2020

Image of Obituary Text

Memories of you sustain us;
time does not ease the pain of
losing you.
Everyday, and in everything
we do, we miss you so very
much. We love you dearly,
always and forever.
Mom,
Sis - Debbie (Alex),
Phil and Rich
Bro - Solomon,
Celeste, and Kaylee

Comments

No comments found.