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Ferrell Shanks Obituary

Ferrell B. Shanks

West Melbourne, FL

Ferrell B. Shanks, 85, of West Melbourne passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 3, 2014.

He was the retired owner of The Docu-Data Corp in Baltimore, MD, a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, veteran of the US Navy, and a graduate of the University of Florida.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years Betty, daughters Dawn Shanks, Lynn (Erik) Frederiksen, and Terri Shanks, son Roger (Barbara) Shanks, grandchildren Catherine, Matthew, Rachel, Daniel, Amy, and Noel.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, March 8, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Holy Trinity Chapel Fund.

Published by FloridaToday on Mar. 6, 2014.
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Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Aunt Betty and cousins,
Sandy (Crooks) Wilson & family

Sandy (Crooks) Wilson

March 13, 2014

I'm so grateful I got to see him in Feb! Much love to you all....Janet

Janet Smith

March 13, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences .
Joy, Gordon, Molly Patterson

Joy Patterson

March 8, 2014

Betty, We are so sorry for your and Holy Trinity's loss. You and your family are in our prayers.. Joe Higdon and June Milton

June Milton

March 8, 2014

Dear Betty and family. We will certainly miss Ferrell, his humor and now what do I do with the crackers? We always had fun with them, jokes about the Martini's!. He is now in a good place and you have so many friends , family and support. David and I will always be here for you just down the corridor. Love, Dorothy and David Patten.

March 7, 2014

To all the Shanks family,
Sorry we are not able to be with you in person, but know we are with you in prayers.
Rick, Joanne and Michael

The Wonders

March 7, 2014

Lynn and family-so sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Weyandts

March 6, 2014

Hi Terri,

We're thinking of you. Our condolences to you and your family.

Mary & Barry Menne

March 5, 2014

Betty, Dawn, Lynn, Terry, and Roger - you and your Dad are family. I am so sorry for your loss, but am comforted by many wonderful memories.

Cherie Heckford

March 5, 2014

I have known the Shanks family most of my adult life and forged a great friendship with Lynn. Ferrell and Betty gave me an opportunity with my first job out of college of which i yielded some very valuable skills that enabled me a solid core for good opportunities through out my career. A very loving and blessed family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Ferrell will be missed.

Susan Fisher

March 5, 2014

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