▰ Donald D Shanks Died June 29, … More Information |
Donald D Shanks, born January 24, 1920 entered into eternal rest June 29, 2015 in Sedona, Arizona. Donald was 95.
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Obituary: Donald D. Shanks, a resident of Sedona, AZ, was born on 24, 1920 in Fox, Arkansas. 95 years of living an active and inspiring life, he passed away on 29, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ. He spent most of his early years growing up near Flagstaff where his father was the supervisor for the Doney Park Ranger District of the US Forest Service. He attended school in Flagstaff and graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1938. He held a variety of jobs including playing music in various clubs, trapping for sheep camps and working for the Forest Service. He learned to be a welder and was working as a welder in the Bremmer Shipyards when World War II broke out. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and flew many missions in Italy, Africa, and France as a flight maintenance gunner on the A-20 Attack Bomber in the 27th Bombardment Group. At some point, the Army discovered that he had a flair for languages and sent him forward to learn the language and make contacts where the unit was planning to go. He was awarded the American Defense Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, and Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. returning from Europe, he married his beloved Anna Marie Reinhart in Buffalo, NY. He was on his way to the Pacific when the war ended. He returned to Buffalo and used his GI Bill benefits to learn tool and die making. When his second child was born with respiratory problems, he and the family moved back to Flagstaff. He went to work for the Flagstaff Police Department and held various part time jobs with the Forest Service. He also served as a volunteer fireman. Eventually, he was offered a position as instrument maker at Lowell Observatory where he worked until his retirement in 1988. Among his many jobs there, he built their first photometer and at the time of his retirement, had built more photometers than anyone else in the world. He was always amazed at the experiences he had and the amount of history he lived through. Don was a family man who said he didn need much money because he had a million dollars worth of wife and kids to come home to. As a family, the Shanks built their own garage and workshop, loved to spend time in the forests, took many hunting, fishing and camping trips, learned to use guns safely, and were active in Cub Scouts. Don was also an outstanding outdoor cook who was often invited on hunting trips so he could be the cook. his retirement, he spent most of his years caring for his ailing wife and son. In 2005, he moved to Sedona where he spent his remaining years. Donald is survived by his daughter Janet (William) Fish, sons Gerald (Merry Carol) and Leonard (Janice), grandchildren Gerry (Lisa) Shanks, Donna (Dennis) Betz, Kristie (Chris) Peruch, Donnie (Terra) Shanks, Scott Shanks, William (Jennifer) Fish, and 8 great grandchildren including his namesake born 2 weeks ago. He is also survived by his sister Mina Thompson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Marie, son Daniel, parents Lewis Leonard and Jean (Coffin) Shanks, and a sister Avis Bennett. Memorial Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 700 Bill Grey Rd., Cottonwood, AZ on 10 at 10:00 AM with inurnment to follow in All Souls . In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Wounded Warrior project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com |
▰ Dennis Michael "Mike" Shanks Died January 15, … More Information |
Dennis Michael "Mike" Shanks, of Arizona, born in California, entered eternal life January 15, 2004. Dennis was 62. Obituary published: January 16, 2004 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Dennis "Mike" Shanks Died January 12, … More Information |
Dennis "Mike" Shanks, of Arizona, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Dennis January 12, 2004. Dennis was 62. Obituary published: January 13, 2004 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Damon "Jesse" Shanks Died July 26, … More Information |
Damon "Jesse" Shanks, of Arizona, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master July 26, 2004. Damon was 21. Obituary published: July 27, 2004 in "Tucson Citizen" |
▰ Clarence Auvergne "Joe" Shanks Died May 01, … More Information |
Clarence Auvergne "Joe" Shanks, age 80 of Arizona, born in Ohio, died on May 1, 2004. Obituary published: May 02, 2004 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Clarence Auvergne "Joe" Shanks Died May 06, … More Information |
Clarence Auvergne "Joe" Shanks, age 80 of Arizona, born in Elmwood Place, Ohio, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 6, 2004. Obituary published: May 07, 2004 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Charles E Shanks Died February 19, … More Information |
On February 19, 2004, Charles E Shanks, 72 of Arizona passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: February 20, 2004 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Carla Jean Shanks Died September 24, … More Information |
Carla Jean Shanks, 56, went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2002 in Arizona. Obituary published: September 25, 2002 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Barney Shanks Died May 01, … More Information |
Barney Shanks, age 85 of Arizona, born in Michigan, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master May 1, 2004. Obituary published: May 02, 2004 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Arthur Harold Shanks Died March 01, … More Information |
Arthur Harold Shanks, age 88 of Arizona, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 1, 2011. Obituary published: March 02, 2011 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Anna Marie (Reinhart) Shanks Died May 31, … More Information |
Anna Marie (Reinhart) Shanks, of Arizona, born in New York, entered eternal life May 31, 2005. Anna was 88. Obituary published: June 01, 2005 in "Sedona RRN" |
▰ Anna Marie Shanks Died May 22, … More Information |
Anna Marie Shanks, of Arizona, born in Buffalo, New York, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she May 22, 2005. Anna was 88. Obituary published: May 23, 2005 in "Independent-Bugle" |
▰ Anna Marie Shanks Died May 25, … More Information |
Anna Marie Shanks, age 88 of Arizona, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she May 25, 2005. Obituary published: May 26, 2005 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Lee "Lionel" Shankman Died October 09, … More Information |
Lee "Lionel" Shankman, of Arizona, passed from this life on October 9, 2008. Lee was 77. Obituary published: October 10, 2008 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Julie Shankman Died January 10, … More Information |
Julie Shankman, of Tucson, Arizona, went to be with her Lord and Savior January 10, 2004. Julie was 55. Obituary published: January 11, 2004 in "AZStar" |
▰ Julie Shankman Died January 12, … More Information |
Julie Shankman, of Arizona, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2004. Julie was 55. Obituary published: January 13, 2004 in "Tucson Citizen" |
▰ Gertrude A Shankman Died July 24, … More Information | Gertrude A Shankman, born October 26, 1914 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home July 24, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. Gertrude was 105. |
▰ Estelle (Kashar) Shankman Died June 26, … More Information |
Estelle (Kashar) Shankman, age 81 of Arizona, born in Kansas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she June 26, 1997. Obituary published: June 27, 1997 in "K C Star (MO)" |
▰ Mary Shanklin Died January 16, … More Information |
Mary Shanklin, age 88 of Tucson, Arizona, passed from this world into the next January 16, 2012. Obituary published: January 17, 2012 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Henry B Shanklin Died December 09, … More Information | Henry B Shanklin, born February 27, 1944 entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 9, 2015 in Yuma, Arizona. Henry was 71. |
▰ Henry B Shanklin Died December 09, … More Information | Henry B Shanklin, born February 27, 1944 entered into eternal rest December 9, 2015 in Yuma, Arizona. Henry was 71. |
▰ Henry B Shanklin Died December 09, … More Information | Henry B Shanklin, born February 27, 1944 entered eternal life December 9, 2015 in Yuma, Arizona. Henry was 71. |
▰ Gary W Shanklin Died September 18, … More Information | Gary W Shanklin, born September 8, 1946 joined the Lord September 18, 2017 in Sahuarita, Arizona. Gary was 71. |
▰ Gary W Shanklin Died September 18, … More Information | Gary W Shanklin, born September 8, 1946 went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. Gary was 71. |
▰ Fred Lynch Shanklin Died November 12, … More Information |
Fred Lynch Shanklin, age 90 of Arizona, born in Indiana, entered into eternal rest November 12, 2002. Obituary published: November 13, 2002 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Walter Vernon Shankle Died January 16, … More Information | Walter Vernon Shankle, born May 12, 1931 entered eternal life January 16, 2018 in Sun City, Arizona. Walter was 86. |
▰ Joan V Shankle Died May 15, … More Information | Joan V Shankle, born May 8, 1934 passed from this world into the next May 15, 2018 in Sun City, Arizona. Joan was 84. |
▰ Jerry Dean Shankle Died March 06, … More Information |
Jerry Dean Shankle, of Arizona, born in Elizabethton, Tennessee, entered Heaven's gates on March 6, 2020. Jerry was 79. Obituary published: March 07, 2020 in "BakerCH (OR)" |
▰ Janice Octavia Shankle Died January 08, … More Information |
Janice Octavia Shankle, born December 10, 1940 went to be with her Lord and Savior January 8, 2021 in Surprise, Arizona. Janice was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Jane Talbot Smith |
▰ Frances M (Boulware) Shankle Died October 23, … More Information |
Frances M (Boulware) Shankle, of Phoenix, Arizona, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 23, 2002. Frances was 81. Obituary published: October 24, 2002 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Willo "Naomi" Shankland Died December 02, … More Information |
Willo "Naomi" Shankland went into the presence of the Lord on December 2, 2010 in Arizona. Obituary published: December 03, 2010 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Richard P Shankland Died March 04, … More Information |
Richard P Shankland, of Arizona, born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully March 4, 2007. Richard was 67. Obituary published: March 05, 2007 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Richard P Shankland Died March 03, … More Information |
Richard P Shankland, age 67 of Arizona, born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed from this world into the next March 3, 2007. Obituary published: March 04, 2007 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Jon William Shankland Died November 30, … More Information |
Jon William Shankland, of Arizona, born in Oregon, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 30, 2002. Jon was 85. Obituary published: December 01, 2002 in "Independent-Bugle" |
▰ Edith R Shankland Died August 14, … More Information | Edith R Shankland, born July 7, 1942 passed from this world into the next August 14, 2014 in Arizona. Edith was 72. |
▰ Edith R Shankland Died August 14, … More Information |
Edith R Shankland, born July 7, 1942 entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 14, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. Edith was 72.
Family members and close friends: , Valeri Golish Rodney Kawulok |
▰ David M Shankland Died September 08, … More Information |
David M Shankland, of Arizona, born in Argonia, Kansas, passed from this world into the next September 8, 1997. David was 80. Obituary published: September 09, 1997 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Walter Shankin Died June 21, … More Information | Walter Shankin passed away June 21, 2016 in Oro Valley, Arizona. |
▰ Joyce Shankey Died March 31, … More Information |
Joyce Shankey died unexpectedly on March 31, 2001 at the age of 59 in Arizona. Obituary published: April 01, 2001 in "Tucson Citizen" |
▰ Sheldon Flarian Shanken Died September 12, … More Information |
Sheldon Flarian Shanken, born February 22, 1928 went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2013 in Sun City, Arizona. SHELDON was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Mark Kroman, Renita Holmes, Sara O'brien, Harriet Klein, Deborah Martinez, Jacqueline Thornton, Shanken Family, Arthur Tallis |
▰ Sheldon Shanken Died September 12, … More Information |
Sheldon Shanken, born February 2, 1928 died September 12, 2013 in Sun City, Arizona. Sheldon was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Mark Kroman, Renita Holmes, Sara O'brien, Harriet Klein, Deborah Martinez, Jacqueline Thornton, Shanken Family, Arthur Tallis |
▰ Alice Harriet Shanken Died March 21, … More Information | Alice Harriet Shanken, born September 23, 1929 departed this life Sunday March 21, 2015 in Sun City West, Arizona. Alice was 85. |
▰ Alice Harriet Shanken Died March 21, … More Information |
Alice Harriet Shanken, born September 23, 1929 passed from this world into the next March 21, 2015 in Sun City West, Arizona. Alice was 85.
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Obituary: Alice Harriet Finkelstein Shanken, 85, passed away at her home in Sun City West on 21. Born Sept. 23, 1929, in Minneapolis, she was a longtime Phoenix-area resident. In her mid-20s, she moved to Los Angeles, where she worked for the City of Hope. She and Sheldon Shanken met through mutual friends in LA and were married 29, 1958, after a six-week courtship. She was a devoted wife to Sheldon until his death in 2013. She survived breast and lung cancer, and attributed her survival and longevity to daily exercise and dancing. She is survived by her sons, Earl (Laurie) Shanken of Gilbert, and Alan (Allison) Shanken of San Francisco; her grandchildren Ryan, Hannah, and Ross Shanken; and her brother, Jerry (Beverly) Finkelstein of Minnetonka, MN. She volunteered at Banner Hospital, and was a member of the Rhythm Tappers of Sun City West. Alice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. Her memorial will be held at 9:30 a.m., 26, at Sunland Mortuary, 15726 Del Webb Blvd. Sun City West, 85351. Donations may be made in her name to Challenged Athletes Foundation (challengedathletes.org) and to the American Cancer Society. |
▰ Alice Harriet Shanken Died March 21, … More Information |
Alice Harriet Shanken, born September 23, 1929 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 21, 2015 in Sun City, Arizona. Alice was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Elizabeth Shanken-bright, Sherrie Finkelstein-ezra, Mark Kroman, Audrey Fleming |
▰ Alice Harriet Shanken Died March 21, … More Information |
Alice Harriet Shanken, born September 23, 1929 entered eternal life March 21, 2015 in Sun City, Arizona. Alice was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Elizabeth Shanken-bright, Sherrie Finkelstein-ezra, Mark Kroman, Audrey Fleming |
▰ Steven Ray Shank Died March 12, … More Information |
Steven Ray Shank, born October 26, 1953 passed away peacefully March 12, 2021 in Yuma, Arizona. Steven was 67.
Family members and close friends: , Danette Farrar, Dennis U0026tina Thweatt, Larry & Shirley Hendrickson, Patricia Mcnabb |
▰ Shelby Ann (Jacobsen) Shank Died March 26, … More Information |
Shelby Ann (Jacobsen) Shank, age 45 of Arizona, passed away peacefully March 26, 2003. Obituary published: March 27, 2003 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Robert Earl Shank Died January 30, … More Information | Robert Earl Shank, born October 14, 1944 went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. Robert was 72. |
▰ Rebecca Helen Shank Died September 22, … More Information |
Rebecca Helen Shank, age 78 of Arizona, entered into eternal rest September 22, 2009. Obituary published: September 23, 2009 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Randal Laverne Shank Died March 11, … More Information | Randal Laverne Shank, born August 13, 1960 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his March 11, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. Randal was 54. |
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