Don Shahan, 83, passed away on August 12, 2020, in North Tustin, California. Don was born June 2, 1937 in Riverside, California, to Kenneth and Violet Shahan. He grew up on a farm near Bird City, Kansas, and attended school in country schools in Cheyenne County. He was a student under his mother at many of these schools. He graduated from Bird City High School in May, 1955. He attended Barnes Business College in Denver, CO, and later graduated from University of Kansas with a degree in Business Administration in 1961. He and his wife, Polly, were married in St. John's Lutheran Church in Bird City on September 11, 1960. The couple raised three daughters. He is survived by his wife, Polly, and daughters Traci Shahan, Teri (Mark) Allen, and Tami (Rafe) Hastings. Grandchildren include Sam and Jack Allen, Hannah and Taylor Gohl, and Joel and Violet Hastings. He is also survived by his sister, Sondra (Jack) Doughty and nephew Jason (Paula) Doughty, as well as niece Jeanine (Wade) Peter and nephew Mike (Cindy) Weaver.

Don had a successful career in retail management for F.W. Woolworth, Denver Dry Goods, and W.J. O'
Connor department stores. He then joined Gateway Realty as an associate broker in commercial real estate. He retired in 2000.

Don was deeply involved in community organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce where he was an officer and board member, Ambassador's Club, Retail Merchants Association, Boy Scouts of America, First Lutheran Foundation, Lincoln County Board of Realtors, and the Civil Service Commission. He served on church councils as well as many committees at the churches he attended throughout his life.

Don was an avid, life-long fan of KU Jayhawk basketball. He was a great lover of dogs and other animals. Per Don's wishes, memorial gifts may be left to the North Platte City Animal Shelter. Condolences may be sent to Adams-Swanson Funeral Home or online at www.adamsswanson.com .

Due to current public health restrictions, memorial services will be held at a later date.