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1938 - 2007
Age:
SHANK, John W.
County Road 653
Paw Paw
Passed away Friday morning, Aug. 24, 2007 at his home.. John was born Dec. 31, 1938 in Fort Madison, Iowa the son of the late Herbert and Helen (Riddle) Shank. He was a graduate of Central High School in Camp Point, Illinois and served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by GTE as a communications specialist until his retirement on May 17, 1991. He was then employed at Western Michigan University retiring on Dec. 31, 1998. He was a member of the Kalamazoo Valley Landscape and Nursery Association, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Honorable Withdrawal Card # 5261, the Van Buren County Dept. of Human Services Board, the Walkup Lake Association, Bitely, MI and the Bitely Broham Conservation Club. On April 13, 1963 in Paw Paw John was united in marriage to the former Sidney Sue Curtis who survives. Also surviving are a son James H. Shank of Paw Paw; brother, James (Teresa) Shank of Brighton, IL and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held at Monday 11 a.m. with Rev. Don Miller officiating. Interment will be in Chamberlain Cemetery, Lawton, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fremont Foundation, Kids Paradise Project, Paw Paw and the Veterans Memorial Park, Paw Paw. |
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Craig Lemonds and Family
cdlem@aol.com
Wednesday September 5, 2007 at
6:27 PM
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We are very saddened to hear about the passing of John. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. If there is anything we can do please let us know. It seems good men are not always left in this world as long as they should be.
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Sharon (Cramer) Allaire
Tuesday September 4, 2007 at
11:44 AM
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Dear Sid,
I was sorry to hear of John's passing. We get the Courier a few days later than everyone else. Although I did not know him, I know this will leave a big hole in your life. Cherish the memories you two have built and hold them closely in your heart.
We missed you at the class reunion, and I hope to see you in the future. We have many old memories from high school band, etc.
Take care of yourself, and let others help you out also.
Always, Sharon
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Charlan Otto
Saturday September 1, 2007 at
6:50 PM
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Sid, So very sorry to hear about John. You were both so good to me when I was in Triple Ripple! Love you - it is my sincere wish that you have family and friends nearby. Thanks again, I am so very sorry, John was a wonderful loving man, and I know he will be missed. As always, Char Otto
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Ann Blakely
tlab@voyager.net
Friday August 31, 2007 at
11:54 PM
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Dear Sid: I am sorry I did not know sooner about John. You are definitely in my thoughts. We will make a memorial donation in his name. 8-30-07
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Jim Tarbell
jimnpat@paulbunyan.net
Tuesday August 28, 2007 at
9:48 PM
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Dear Sid, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Jim and Pat Tarbell
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Nanci DeLong
nancid1@aol. com
Monday August 27, 2007 at
4:49 PM
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Dear Sid
So sorry to hear about your loss. Memories and family and friends will get you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nanci
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Dwight Donmyer
dmmjdon@#verizon.net
Sunday August 26, 2007 at
10:21 PM
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Hi Sid. It is people like you and John that make me feel glad to have worked for the same Co. I am proud to have known both of you. My heart goes out to you. There aren't enough special people like you and John.
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DON BECK & FAMILY
Sunday August 26, 2007 at
2:34 PM
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss! John and your family have been of so much help to all of us, especialy to DODE. I hope our prayers will help in the coming days.
your friend always
DON BECK
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Judy (Hiatt Turske) Timmer
tursketimmer@sbcglobal.net
Sunday August 26, 2007 at
1:15 PM
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Hi Sid:
I was so surprised and sad to hear of John's passing. (Holly actually called me.) My heart aches for you - as only a widow herself can understand. Be strong (I know you are) and remember all the wonderful times. It will be very tough - it is a different life but I'm sure your family and many, many friends will help you get through it. Take care.
Love ya,
Judy (now remarried and living in a condo on a lake in Holland - Call me - 616-786-9940 - if you are ever up this way!)
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Robert W. Shank
Sunday August 26, 2007 at
10:45 AM
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Dear Sidney, Jim & Family:
I would like to express my sincere sympathy to you all upon the passing of John. May you find strength and comfort in the good memories of your life with him. My thoughts and prayers will be with you even though I am unable to be there for his memorial. May God Bless.
Robert W. Shank
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Paul and Geraldine Sampsell
Saturday August 25, 2007 at
6:32 PM
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Sorry to hear of your loss of John. Used to see him down at the restaurant once in a while. Our prayer's go out to the family.
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