Phillip Michael Smith[1, 2]
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Name Phillip Michael Smith [1, 2] Gender Male Person ID I422670022576 Kaufmann Last Modified 5 Feb 2026
Father Shannon W Smith, Jr, b. 1 Apr 1941, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA 
d. 15 Jun 1996, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, United States of America (Age 55 years) Mother Madeline Marie Staab, b. Abt 1904, Illinois, USA d. 02 Sep 1985, Illinois, USA (Age ~ 81 years) Marriage 30 Jan 1978 Brevard, Florida [3] Family ID F969 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - IN LOVING MEMORY SHANNON WINFRED SMITH, JR. Founder of Suncraft Sportswear, Inc, died Tuesday, June 4, 1996 after a lengthy illness. Born April 1, 1941 in Des Moines, lowa, he was the son of Shannon W. Smith Sr. and Marguerite McCotter Smith who are both deceased.
Shannon is survived by Mary, his loving wife, companion and coworker of 28 years. During those years Shannon Winfred Smith III, Kelly Mae Smith, Ryan Patrick Smith and Phillip Michael Smith arrived to share their parents love. In addition to the above, Shannon leaves Erin, Shannon Ill's wife, a sister, Sharon Wynn, Melbourne, FL and her family which includes 2 nephews, John Shannon and Will Sherman and 1 niece, Sharry; a sister, Sharlene M. Smith of Melbourne, FL, and sister Shirlee S. Cavaliere, Gettysburg, PA and her family including 2 nephews, Gregory and Ralph Shannon, and 1 niece, Tara.
Shannon had been a pioneer in the silk screening business in the Phoenix valley for the last 37 years. The company was conceived by Shannon in the late 50's and grew into the present family run business. Over the years, Shannon and Mary have run all facets of the operation which specializes in silkscreening, embroidery and design. In 1991, Shannon Ill joined the company and presently Erin and Kelly participate in the family business. Shannon was educated at Arizona State University; and served in the Air Force National Guard.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chaparral Christian Church with Rev. Hostetler officiating. The Church is located at 6451 E. Shea Blvd, in Scottsdale.
Friends are encouraged to join the family in celebrating the life of their beloved Shannon. may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix.
- IN LOVING MEMORY SHANNON WINFRED SMITH, JR. Founder of Suncraft Sportswear, Inc, died Tuesday, June 4, 1996 after a lengthy illness. Born April 1, 1941 in Des Moines, lowa, he was the son of Shannon W. Smith Sr. and Marguerite McCotter Smith who are both deceased.
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