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Shannon Stafford Obituary, West Virginia Evil In-Law Television Documentary

Edmund Stafford and Elizabeth Stafford welcomed Shannon into the world in 1932. He attended Bainbridge Island High School and graduated with the Class of 1950.

He grew up on the island with his brothers Brien and Betty June. He first went to Whitman College, after which he transferred to the University of Washington, where he earned his B.A. and his law degree. Shannon was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1956.

He spent the summers in Alaska working as a professional fisherman, most notably on The Star of the Sea. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve after graduating from officer candidate school and receiving his commission.

His 55-year law career began in 1962 when he joined (what would later become) Stafford Frey Cooper & Stewart as a deputy prosecutor for Kitsap County.

He belonged to the American College of Trial Lawyers, the Maritime Law Association, and the American Trial Lawyers Association in addition to the American Bar Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association.

He wed Donna Miller Stafford in 1960. They settled in Bellevue, brought up five kids—Ann, John, Lynn (Mustafa Yilmaz), Mary, and Jane—and became grandmothers to six grandchildren—Nic Stafford, Tanner, Erin, and Ty Yilmaz, as well as Chase, Drew, and Ty Herrman. Donna and Shannon were married for 59 years before she passed away in 2019. He was a devoted grandparent, father, and spouse.

Sailing stood out among his hobbies. With family and friends, he cruised Puget Sound, making memorable excursions to the San Juan Islands and Desolation Sound.

He also liked to play golf, going to facilities in the Northwest like Jefferson and Overlake. He obtained his pilot’s license, went on hikes in Nepal and Switzerland, and temporarily enjoyed motorcycle and scuba diving. He always kept up with the main happenings of his day while reading and walking. Along with spending time together in Indianola and Palm Springs, he and Donna also liked traveling.

Shannon lived his entire existence with a forward-thinking, upbeat, and adventurous attitude. He was content in his marriage to Maxine Miller in 2020. They visited relatives, traveled, and went to the sporting events of their grandchildren. They also volunteered at a food bank. Upbeat, busy lifestyles were shared by the two 90-somethings up until his last day.

He was devoted to his roles as a husband, father, lawyer, business partner, friend, brother, uncle, and grandpa.

In line with his worldview, people and life’s situations were immediately accepted. He was a sincere individual who won admiration for his directness, honesty, and sincerity.
The family would like to request that any memorial donations be made to KCTS 9 or The Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation and thanks everyone for their support and recollections.

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Martina Birk

Update: 2024-05-06