Ian Marshall Shenk

Fred and I are so sorry to hear of Ian´s passing. So sorry we never keep in touch.

Curly was a phenomenal person. He was President of his high school graduation class at Coolidge High School (not Wilson, per the mistake in the obituary) and also a valedictorian of the class (All A's from 9th grade on). Smart, friendly, modest, a good athlete, and above all a genuine mensch.

I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Dr Shenk. My mother, Delores Beathe, worked for his practice for many, many years and spoke of nothing but absolutely wonderful things of Ian. I would frequently visit the office and Dr Shenk was always so open and kind, always making you feel welcome. I am honored to have had the chance to meet Ian and send huge prayers of strength and healing your way. I am truly honored to make a donation in his name to the relief organization he so passionately...

I have so many fond memories of Ian. I will miss his sense of humor, his smile, and his insights on world events. My heartfelt condolences to Joanne, his children and step children and the grand kids.

Curly and I became close friends at Hopkins Undergraduate school and then as members of the second accelerated Hopkins Medical School class, starting in 1960. Curly was the Best Man at our wedding in 1962 and we attended his wedding to Sylvia a year later. Curly was aa brilliant, compassionate and extremely sensitive soul. His work in Gastroenterolgy and Ethics was outstanding. I will treasure these memories dearly, always. Michael H. Cohen, MD

The world and our community has lost one of the best. Ian personally gave me at least another 10 years on this earth thanks to his medical expertise and for that I will always be grateful. My heart goes out to Joanne and the family - he was truly the best.

I just made a donation in his name to Medical Teams International. I was a volunteer interpreter who often worked with him a AFC. He was a delightful and caring person.

Carole and I offer our heartfelt condolences to Joanne and the rest of the Shenk family on the loss of their dearly beloved Ian. As neighbors we´ve had the singular privilege of knowing Ian for the past 28 years. We´ll always remember him as one of the most exceptional human beings we´ve ever known. Caring, kind, compassionate, magnanimous, generous, noble, humble, always willing to help . . . The list of superlatives is endless when searching for ways to capture the essence of who he was...

Joanne, I am so sorry for your loss. Ian was a special person, so caring and loving, I was fortunate enough to work with him at the Arlington Fee Clinic. He will be missed.