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Walter Shank Obituary
Jan. 31, 1917 - Nov. 24, 2007
Walter A. Shank Sr., 90, of Sarasota, formerly of Ellicott City, Md., died Nov. 24, 2007.
Visitation will be 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, with services to follow, at Sarasota Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Mennonite Cemetery. Services provided by Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home.
Born in Denbigh, Va., he was the son of the late John and Mary Shank. Married twice, he was the husband of Ann Clarke Shank, his wife of 55 years who died March 23, 1995, and of Glennys Schrock, his wife since Aug. 31, 1997.
He was ordained to the Mennonite ministry in 1946 and was pastor of the First Mennonite Church of Columbia, Md., for 40 years. He moved to Sarasota 33 years ago and was pastor of Sarasota Mennonite Church, where the funeral service will be held Wednesday.
He was a builder and developer in Howard County, Md., and owned and operated Shank Garage Door in Sarasota. He enjoyed flying, big-game hunting and fishing.
Survivors are his wife, Glennys; daughters Alice and Grace of Westminster, Md., and Mary Spedden of Sparks, Md.; a son and daughter-in-law, Walter Allen Jr. and Gina M. Shank, and grandchildren Kara M. and Kevin A. Shank, all of Sarasota; and stepchildren Arlen, Leonard, Duane and Myron Schrock, Ruth Troyer and Lenora Longenecker.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mark worsham
August 3, 2024
Mr Shank landed on our runway in Powhatan late 60 or early 70. He over ran the runway and ended up on a road. There were no injuries. If you would like to hear the rest of this story let me know. He was a fine man
Linda Shank
December 6, 2007
To "Uncle Walters" Family,
I write this with deepest sympathy, knowing His strength and encouragement will be missed. "Uncle Walter" meant alot to me and my family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time.
Prayerfully, Linda
Leon & Gloria Goshow
November 27, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Esther (Baer) Mast
November 27, 2007
Dear Alice, Mary Beth, and Grace:
I was sorry to hear of your father's passing, and yet, I rejoice with him, and you, that he is now in his Heavenly home, free from pain and suffering. My thoughts are with you today as you are celebrating his life with family and friends. I'm sorry we could not be there with you in person but Ernie had another engaagement and I didn't want to make the trip alone. I am so happy we could see you and your father at the Mt Airy reunion several years ago. That was a special day of memories. I treasure the times we had together in our teenage years. I always looked up to your family and enjoyed the times I had in your home.
May God bless you with peace and reward you for your loving care of "Daddy" in his failing years. I wish you joy this Christmas season as you reflect on past Christmases with your dear parents. I wonder if our parents are enjoying a reunion in Heaven. I can just see them laughing and having a good time, can't you? I'm glad to have this way to express my condolences since I don't know your mailing addresses.
Much love,
Esther
David Sauder
November 26, 2007
I have many fond memories of the times I spent at the Shank household growing up. It always felt like a home away from home to me. I've known Walter all my life, as both my pastor and a close family friend. I will always remember his generosity and his (and Ann's) hospitality.
My sincere condolences and love to Glennys, and to Alice, Mary, Grace, and Allen. You are very much in my thoughts and prayers.
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