Jim Shanahan

James (Jim) Lee Shanahan died at home of natural causes on Thursday, July 7.

Jim was born Jan. 6, 1964 to Billy (Bill) Rex and Norma Lou Shanahan (Bushong) in Cordell, OK. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1982. James became an Eagle in 1980.

James joined the Army under the delayed entry program in 1981, and went on active duty in 1985. 

James served in Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. He then retired from the military in 2005 from the National Guard.

James married Lora Shanahan (Shirley) May 10, 1986. They recently celebrated 36 years of marriage. 

James and Lora settled down in Washington to raise their four kids, Amber Shanahan, Cory (Emily) Shanahan, Erica Shanahan, and Victoria (fiancé Jerad Kerr) Shanahan. Later their grandchildren April and Ryleigh.

James is survived by his wife, four kids, two grand kids, his father, four brothers and two sisters. He is preceded in death by our son Ryan James Shanahan. 

The graveside services will be held Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale.

The celebration of life will follow at the Bellingham American Legion Post #7, 1688 W. Bakerview Road.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Legion Riders at Post #7 c/o Jim for the flag replacement project for the Annual Parade of Flags. See address above. 

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.