Longton, Shawn Patrick, age 33, of Mankato, formely of Apple Valley & Fairmont, taken tragically 10/4/06. Preceded in death by his uncle, Bobby. Survived by children whom he adored, Cheyenna, Dakotah, Savannah and mother of his children, Jody; by loving parents, Debbie & Gordon; sisters, Kari and Dina; niece, Arlana and nephew, Austin; grandparents, Robert & Betty Ehler; grandmother, Joan Kane; aunt, Kathy (Mike) Kunzig, as well as other relatives and many friends whose lives he touched. Funeral service Monday, 1 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th & Garrett, Apple Valley. Visitation Sunday, 2-5 PM at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the children’s trust account.