Obituary of David Joel Fannon
DAVID J FANNON
Dave passed away at home on Monday April 17, 2023, after a hard battle with Lymphoma. His family
Was by his side.
Born on June 27, 1949, in Minneapolis to John and Lois Fannon. He grew up in northeast Mpls. He
Graduated from Columbia Heights High School in 1967. He went to the U of M until the draft came
Calling. Dave joined the Air Force in Sept 1969. He was stationed in Topeka, KS. He got a leave and
Came home and married Rebecca Edstrom on May 9, 1970. Their son Geoffrey was born in Feb 9,
1973 in Topeka KS. They got out of the military and moved back to Minneapolis. Dave and Becky
Welcomed their 2nd son Eric born on Sept 4, 1974. Dave went to college at Mankato State for his
Bachelor and Masters Degree in Finance. He went to work for JB Hudson Jewelers, and then moved
On to Medtronic. He became Finance Manager – Heart Valve Division. He retired from Medtronic in
June 2006. In 2014, Dave and Rebecca moved to Fort Myers, FL to live there for 8 months out of
The year. In August 2022, after a trip to Alaska with friends, Dave became ill. He was diagnosed
With Lymphoma. Dave stayed in Minnesota for treatment at Abbott Northwestern. At the end of
March 2023, Dave choose to stop all treatment.
David is proceeded in death by his parents, John and Lois, his daughter in law, Amanda Fannon and
His infant son and his in laws Eugene and Marianne Edstrom.
David is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rebecca, his son Geoffrey (Jill) his son Eric and his grandkids
Ella, Evan and Ethan, his siblings John( Jean), Michael (Suzi), Leanne (Steve Larson), William Fannon, his nieces and nephews and many friends and neighbors. A celebration will be scheduled at a later date.