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SHANKS, David R. age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 5:20AM. He was born in Dayton, OH on September 15, 1953 to W. Roger and Genevieve (Miller) Shanks. David was a graduate of Wayne High School in Huber Heights in 1971. He was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1974-1980. David also attended The Ohio State University and Miami University before enlisting in the United States Navy. David was employed at Miami University for 28 years, retiring in 2009. He was a member of the Cincinnati Antique Radio Society, and also was a member of the Laurel Ave. Church of Christ. On January 5, 1985 in Oxford he married Karen Elliott. He is survived by his wife Karen A. Shanks, of Hamilton; two sons, Kyle D. (Chasity) Shanks of Morgantown, WV, and Brandon R. Shanks, of Hamilton; his father W. Roger (Tenna) Shanks, of New Carlisle; one sister, Rebecca (Michael) Ely of Pelham, New Hampshire. He was preceded in death by his mother, and his grandparents. Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 1PM with Minister Charles Anderson of Laurel Ave. Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow at Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 from 12noon-1pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Midwestern Childrens Home. Condolences can be made at www.browndawsonflick.com
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Nancy Haney
March 6, 2013
I worked with Dave at Miami University, Hamilton. He was extremely helpful with all the work he did in the science labs. He was very professional in every sense of the word. I was fortunate to learn a wealth of information from him. I am glad I was able to know him but am very sad he is no longer with us. My prayers are with his family.
Gayle Riley
March 6, 2013
Very sorry to hear about Dave. I knew him from Miami University Hamilton and he was a very kind person.
Melanie Schmitt
March 6, 2013
During Band Competitions he would tell me stories of his life in the military, camping, college, work. I really enjoyed his company.
Katina Chandler
March 5, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the great pleasure of meeting Dave at Miami Hamilton. He was a good and reliable friend. I have often stopped and wondered about him and am so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed!
Rick, Diann & Brian Bielefeld
March 4, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terri Blair
March 4, 2013
I had the pleasure of knowing Dave from when he worked at Miami Hamilton. He was a hardworking person who was more than willing to help his fellow employees- and he almost always had a smile on his face. I am so sorry for your loss. With Deepest Sympathy, Terri Blair
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