8/19/1957 – 2/28/2021
Bill was a happy guy. He made friends everywhere he went, Starbucks, Safeway, and the bookstore. He sincerely told everyone, “I love you”.
He was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from North High School. He was a faithful Catholic, member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, and close to Mother Mary. He worked for many years at family-owned Santa Rita Stable in North Phoenix. He also spent time working with Jim and Duree Shiew on Chambers Ranch outside of Flagstaff.
His joys in life were friends, family, books, movies, and music. His favorite horse was the Quarter Horse, and his favorite truck was the Ford F150.
Bill is preceded in death by parents Ed and Rita Gannon, and brothers Tom and Ray Gannon.
Bill is survived by brothers and a sister, nephews and a niece, grand nephews and nieces, great nephews and a great niece, and friends galore.
He traveled extensively in life, but his heart was at the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, and especially Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, his grandparents’ home.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Riordan Mansion by check payable to Riordan Action Network, mail to RAN c/o Riordan Mansion, 409 W. Riordan Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 or donate online at www.azgives.org/nazpioneers
Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Darla MacLeod
It was awesome knowing Bill and I am so happy that he was part of our lives. He believed in the value of having family and once he got to know you, he treated you with love.
May you Rest In Peace Bill and may the lord be with you.
Love always
Scott and Darla MacLeod
VERA MARTINEZ
My heart goes out to you all. You all hold special places in my heart, and Bill will be sorely missed. Love and prayers to the entire family.
Dominique Mondini
God has an extra special angel by his side
Helen Malmgren
Bill was a wonderful man. He will be missed. Love to all the Gannon family.
Helen Pollock
Bill had a handful of special things that he looked forward to. Two of those were attending Mass and Iced Tea. He usually phoned in the late afternoon. I especially loved his detailed stories about the Riordans, Chambers and Gannon families.
Iced Tea will always be so .much more to me because of Bill Gannon. With love, hp
Tom Pollock
Tom Pollock wrote from Ireland
What a wonderful way to describe Bill.
He was a blessing to the world. X
Susan Babbitt
What a lovely remembrance for Bill. Please accept my condolences and prayers….
Mary Lou Moore
I loved that Bill was always anxious to share his latest news. No matter what that news was, he found a way to be positive and would always ask me how I was doing. I am grateful to have known Bill.
Sending love and sympathy to the entire family.
Eileen
I miss my little bro something fierce. We have an extra special guardian angel now, that is bringing gifts to us daily.
I love you Bill.