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Marvin A. Shahan

1932 - 2013

Marvin A. Shahan obituary, 1932-2013

BORN

1932

DIED

2013

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Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery

18000 Interstate 45 S

The Woodlands, Texas

Marvin Shahan Obituary

Marvin Allen Shanan, 81, of Conroe, TX, died October 20, 2013. Marvin Shahan, youngest child of Homer and Agusta Shahan, loving husband of Norma Shahan, passed away on October 20th at The Wellington Assisted Living in Conroe, Texas following a twenty- year struggle with Parkinson's Disease.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Norma; two sons, Michael and Roger; daughter Kelly Westerkamp; ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, daughter and son-in-law Christine Shahan,Darrell Westerkamp. A son Dennis, five sisters, Ellen Robinson, Francis Campbell, Vivian Brewster, Lavada Regan and Juanita Knapp, one brother Orville Shahan, which preceded him in death.

He was a Navy veteran. He worked for Shell Chemical for eighteen years as a Technician in Denver, Colorado, then Coors Brewing Company as an Instrument Technician in Golden, Colorado. He was a longtime member of The Knights of Columbus, Brighton, Colorado until retiring in Conroe, Texas.

He enjoyed playing the guitar, troubleshooting, and attending mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Conroe, Texas. Family was everything to him and he will be deeply missed by all.

Psalm 51:12

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me willing spirit, to sustain me.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 23, 2013.

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October 30, 2013

"Gosh what a beautiful man. Aunt Norma is a very lucky lady to have such a great man in her and their children's lives. I always loved going to their home growing up. Uncle Marvin will always be in our thoughts and prayers because one can never forget someone as special as him."
Tony and Carol Kuberski (Las Vegas, NV)

Keith & Charlene Thompson

October 28, 2013

Loved the pictures. Such an amazing family Uncle Marvin left behind. I have so many fond memories. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying that your heavy hearts will find some comfort. Love you all so much.

Cindy Sheldon

October 28, 2013

I loved looking at all the photos. So many fun memories. We've all been blessed by Uncle Marvin in our lives.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Love,
Cindy and Todd Sheldon

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