Obituary of Shannon Tooker

Shannon Tooker, age 87, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away March 13, 2013. Shannon was born in Chicago, IL. on June 17, 1925. She worked for Merrill-Lynch for 27 years. She started as a Sales Assistant to Vice President to Chairman's Club. At the age of 70, Shannon retired and moved from Carefree, AZ to Albuquerque, NM. Shannon is survived by daughter, Barbara and husband David Klaus, son Michael Riordan and wife Patricia; two grandchildren, Kristen and husband Matt Steffen, Michael Klaus and fiancee, Catherine Edmunds, and her sweet poodle, Alfie. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the numerous friends who greatly added value and substance to Shannon's life. Shannon will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd., N.E. in Albuquerque. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to your favorite charity. Services intrusted by Riverside Funeral Home.