Walter William Shank

Walter William Shank, Sr., 95, of Media, died July 6, 2013 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice in Taylor Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Shank was son of the late Silvester and Anastacia Shank. He was a longtime resident of Prospect Park prior to moving to his late residence. Walter was a U.S. Navy Veteran GM2/c who was present in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945 the day of the official surrender of the Japanese Empire and the close of World War II. He received the Presidential Unit Citation with One Star, the American Theater Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with Two Stars, the European Theater Ribbon and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. He was previously employed as a machinist at Scott Paper for 42 years. Walter was a member of Chester Lodge No. 236, F. & A.M. and VFW Post No. 928 in Folsom. He was an avid Phillies fan as well as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was husband of the late Doris Moser Shank to whom he was married for 52 years and Veronica Shields Shank; as well as the brother of the late Michael Shank, Rose Opdenaker, Mildred Jones and Dorothy Brogan. Survivors: Children, Walter William Shank Jr. (Margaret), Jean Ann Barbee (Donnie) and Susan Marie Nattress (Gary); grandchildren, John (Amanda), Anthony, Christopher, Angela, Walter III, Ashley and Kirstie; great-grandchildren, Krystal, Ryan and Anthony; nieces and nephews; and his grandcat Isabella. Service/Visitation: Sharing of Memories will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 3551 Concord Rd., Aston, where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Edgewood Memorial Park. Memorial Gifts: Crozer-Keystone Hospice, 5030 State Rd., Suite 3001, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Online Condolences: www.whiteluttrell.com