"Aloha Families of Brother Michael; Angela and our Families offer our condolences to you for your loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. Please let us know what we may do to lessen your pain. Angela, Tanya, Jaime, John, Patricia and James We love you ????????????"
In loving memory of
Michael John Gannon
April 14, 1949 - February 9, 2022
Michael John Gannon, age 72 of Colfax, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com
The son of John Joseph and Helen (McGreevy) Gannon, Mike was born on April 14, 1949 in Des Moines. He graduated from Mingo High School in 1967 and then went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University. On July 24, 1971 he was united in marriage to Brenda Beals, they had three sons, Josh, Shane and Josiah. The love of Mike's life was his wife, Brenda and their children and grandchildren, along with his Catholic faith and a lifetime of farming which included the profession of an Agronomist. As an agronomist, he especially enjoyed teaching his clients about diseases of plants and identification of weeds, competing in ISU's State Fair Weed Identification Contest for several years in the professional category. Mike's cattle were his livestock pride and joy to the end. When checking on them he enjoyed visiting neighbors along the way to the pastures.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Brenda; two sons, Josh (Shannon Wagner) Gannon and Shane (Autumn) Gannon; four grandchildren, Kade, Tristan, Camille and London; seven sisters, five brothers, in-laws, nieces and nephews. Preceding Mike in death were his parents, a son, Josiah "Poe"; a brother, Chris Gannon. And his wife's parents, Robert and Margaret Beals.
Tributes
"Brenda, I'm very sorry for your loss! Mike will be greatly missed! - Nikki Russell"
"Brenda & family, I am sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family over Mike?s death. May the kindness and love of family and friends comfort you during this tragic time. May God guide you through this period of grief and help to lead you to some peace. I am so very sorry. Hugs & prayers, Shelley Maher Chambers"
"What a great picture of Mike! Always handsome?always a smile! There should be more men like Mike Gannon.. he adored his beautiful wife..his amazing children and those awesome grandchildren. A true family man! He was also a true farmer?loved his land and his animals?with Brenda always by his side to help! You made a great team! I know, Brenda, that he wasn?t only your beloved husband..but, more importantly, he was your best friend.My heart is breaking for you and your family as he was taken too soon. I know your Mom and Dad were there to greet him! May his beautiful soul Rest In Peace."
"I am truly sorry and sad to read this. I enjoyed visiting with him when I worked at Weirick;s drug store. He always had time to say hi and visit, I am so sad for your loss."
"Brenda and Family, My prayers go out to you and all family members for healing at this time, and for Mike's journey to be with his Heavenly Father. Best to all, Kevin "
"Our prayers and sympathies are extended to the friends and family of Mike Gannon."
"i am so very sorry for your loss Brenda he left way too soon , i hope you and your family are comforting each other at this very dark time ,, god bless Larry Thomas"
"Mike was such a joy to visit with. Emory and i would go to McDonalds for coffee and usually ran into Mike. He always mentioned Brenda in the conversation and his eyes told the story of how much love he had for her. I know he will be missed by all."
"Remembering Mike in my class in school reading the stock reports in the newspaper on the bus I rode to my friend's home down the road. I very much admired his strong family; his being a serious, top student. My condolences to the loved ones. May he rest in eternal peace. "
"So sorry to read of Mike's passing as I only remember him as a youngster, but knew that he was always destined for great things. I worked the desk where the students came to buy their lunch tickets when I was a senior in high school. I remember Sheila coming in to purchase the lunch tickets for all the children and sometimes he would come with her, along with some of the other children. I guess to make sure they got their ticket to take to their teacher!"
"Brenda, Jeff and I are so sorry to learn of Mike's passing. He was always ready for a conversation. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family."
"Keeping Mike?s family in my thoughts and prayers??"