Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....(DeHoog) Shannon, Deana Lucille December 27 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Deana Lucille Shannon
Nov. 21, 1941 - Dec. 27, 2004

Wife, Sister, Mother, Grandmother and Friend


Deana Lucille Shannon was born November 21, 1941 to Horace (Bill) and Helen 
DeHoog in Inglewood, California.

Deanas father fell in love with Deanas mother after hearing her sing in 
church, so when Deana was born he knew that she, too, would become a singer. 
It was that belief that compelled him to name her after the popular singer of 
the 30s and 40s, Deanna Durbin, and Deana did not disappoint him. At the age 
of seven she was participating in theater as well as singing in church choirs 
and performing solos.

By the time she reached high school she was an integral part of Bakersfields 
East High School Choir, and nearly every production for the four years she 
attended, receiving numerous awards.

After graduating from East High School in 1960 she attended Pacific Bible 
College where she continued in her love of music by traveling and performing 
throughout the U.S. in a trio of women known as Three-in-Accord.

On September 28, 1964 Deana married her long time beau, Ray Shannon, and after 
Ray completed his tour of military duty they continued to remain in 
Bakersfield and raised their family. They had recently celebrated their 40th 
wedding anniversary. Through the years their love and dedication to one 
another has been an inspiration to many.

Deana continued in Community Theater and became the Toast of the Town when she 
starred in the 1967 production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Even when she no 
longer participated in theater, she continued her music by participating in 
church choirs and musical groups for the rest of her life.

The highlight of her musical career was touring Europe with the Vocal Octet 
His Praise in the mid 1990s.

Deanas professional career included employment as a Medical Assistant for Dr. 
Willard B. Christiansen, and as a Skilled Nursing Hospital Administrator, 
serving the greater Bakersfield community for over 30 years.

Most recently Deana was employed as a Senior Consultant with Sycamore 
Healthcare, traveling the state improving the healthcare delivery services to 
residents in numerous facilities. Doing what she felt very passionate about, 
Improving the quality of life for senior healthcare recipients.

Deana loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She worshipped with her family 
at Calvary Bible Church for over 20 years. She and her husband had the joy of 
leading their son, Christian to the Lord when he was yet seven years old.

Ray and Deana enjoyed a life full of love and laughter and were blessed with 
opportunities to travel to far away places, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

She loved cooking with her husband, and crafts projects with her two 
grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting art, reading good books, playing piano, 
working in her yard, and the company of her beloved cats.

Her favorite place to run away was Cambria, California, always with her family 
in tow. This was her great escape to refresh and renew, and count the many 
blessings God had poured out upon her.

Her family will also make this her final resting place as they release her 
into Gods care and love.

We Love You Mom

Deana is survived by her husband, Ray Shannon; sister, Peggy DeHoog; son and 
daughter-in-law, Christian and Debby Shannon; granddaughter, Madison; 
grandson, Maguire; and sister and brother-in-law, Michael and Janie Tramel.

Visitation will be available for Deana at Greenlawn Cemetery, 3700 River 
Blvd., on Friday and Saturday, January 7th and 8th. It will be closed casket 
at her request.

The family invites you to join them in an open house Celebration of Deanas 
life on Saturday, January 8, 2004 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to be held at 
the home of her son. Directions will be provided at the visitation facility.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you make a donation to 
Deanas favorite Christian Ministry, Children to Love International in memory 
of Deana Shannon, P.O. Box 9575, Bakersfield, CA 93389, or go to their website 
at www.childrentolove.com 


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