Harry W. Cannon's Obituary
Harry W. Cannon, age 86, of Longton, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 on his ranch near Longton. Harry was born on October 2, 1922 near Matfield Green, Kansas the son of Frank and Bertha (Watson) Cannon.
Harry was a graduate of Rosalia High School in Rosalia, Kansas. On December 17, 1946 Harry was united in marriage to Aliene Howell in Sedan, Kansas and she survives at their home. Harry was a well known devoted rancher in the Busby and Longton area. He was a member of the Odd Fellows. Harry was a proud PRCA Gold Card member and competed in rodeos in places like Ft. Worth and Houston, Texas, Dewey, Oklahoma, and New York City’s Madison Square Garden. He was also very active in the Elk County Free Fair in Longton.
Harry is survived by his wife Aliene of the home, one daughter Patricia Snively and her husband Joe of Howard, Kansas, five sons; Bill Cannon and his wife Deanna of Moline, Kansas, John Cannon and his wife Shari of Howard, Kansas, Kenny Cannon of Ogallala, Nebraska, Harold Cannon and his wife Bobbie of Longton, Kansas, and Howard Cannon and his wife Debbie of Howard, Kansas, one sister Vivian Lemaster and her companion Maurice Swihart of Wichita, Kansas, twelve grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Edwin Cannon in infancy, one brother Clifford Cannon, a sister Helen Trigg and one sister in infancy.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Monday, November 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard. Inurnment will be at the Busby Cemetery. Family suggests contributions to the Elk County Free Fair in Longton and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
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