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David Shake Obituary
David Wesley "Wes" Shake, 84, of Hobart, formerly a resident of Schererville, and Whiting, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at his home with his family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving daughters: Linda Ewen and Terri Lynn Shake; son- in-law David Moore; sisters: Nancy (Jim) Ostrom and Sherry Sue O'Brien; special cousin, Harvey (Judy) Hollifield; sisters- in-law: Evelyn Gavach, and Sandra Stephenson; brother in-law, Ronald (Juanita) Stephenson; grandchildren: David (Patti Malkowski) Moore, Jennifer (Dave) Baron, Crystal Moore, Christopher Moore, Shawn Moore, Scott Moore, Tiffany (Jason) Shone, Amber Moore, Brent (Ann) Ewen, Blair (Kristie) Ewen; great grandchildren: Aaron, Alyssa, Anthony, Carlie, Cheyenne, Corby, Damon, Dani, Darius, Derek, Emma, Marissa, Natalia, Odelia, Tyler; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Adalin "Sis" Stephenson-Shake; daughter, Nancy Sue (Shake) Moore; brothers: Jerry Sparks and Terry Sparks; son-in-law, Eugene Ewen; grandson, Brook Ewen; parents, Vivian Hollifield- Shake-Sparks, and Floyd Shake; stepfather, Elmo Sparks. Indiana Harbor Masonic Lodge 686 will hold service Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Ridge Funeral Home, 7607 W. Lincoln Hwy., Schererville, (Rt. 30 east of Cline Ave.). Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:30 p.m. David "Wes" retired as a Captain from the Whiting Police Departmentment in 1977, after 21 years service, where he received several distinguished awards for bravery and heroism. He then retired in 1997 from UTLX, as Chief of Security. Wes was a Veteran of the United States Army, and a member of VFW Post 717, Past President of the Whiting Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 68, served on the Schererville Police Commission, and the Schererville Town Council. He was a proud 54 year member of the Indiana Harbor Masonic Lodge No 686 F.&A.M., and the Orak Shrine Michigan City. In Lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631-3356.
Memories and Condolences
for David Shake
Matt Petrak
August 27, 2016
RIP my friend.I will always remember you as a great Police Officer and great person as you were. It was an honor to work with the type of person you were. Again RIP
Pam Kirthlink
August 25, 2016
Thinking of the family at this time.
OES
Larissa
August 24, 2016
Gigi Linda,
I just want you to know you are in my thoughts. Big hugs and love.
Karl & Barbara Shake
August 24, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Mabel & Joe Shone
August 24, 2016
August 23, 2016
We haven't known Dave for very long, but we immediately liked him and the love he showed to all of his family, but especially to our shared grand daughter. Cheyenne always talked, with affection, about her greatpapa and the good times she had with him and Terri. RIP Dave.
Veronica Perez
August 24, 2016
My deepest condolences go out to all the family and friends. May you be comforted during this most difficult of times. My prayers are with you.
Glenn & Laura Wright
August 24, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Eric OWENS
August 23, 2016
Our sincerest condolences from the Owens family.
Dee Arcury
August 23, 2016
Wes will be missed by all of us. And, "May time soften the pain until all that remains is the beauty of the memories and the love,..... always the love." With Deepest Sympathy
August 23, 2016
We haven't known Dave for very long, but we immediately liked him and the love he showed to all of his family, but especially to our shared grand daughter. Cheyenne always talked, with affection, about her greatpapa and the good times she had with him and Terri. RIP Dave.
Martha Davidson
August 23, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. My dad just asked about him last week. You will be in our prayers.
Betty &Jimmy Krizan
August 23, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Frank and Phyllis Perzanowski
August 23, 2016
Linda and Terri,
Our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Father.
My you always find comfort in memories
of him.
May he rest in peace.
Nancy Ostrom
August 23, 2016
Love you big brother..will miss you till we meet again..god bless
Mary Bannister Kinsella
August 23, 2016
My deepest sympathy to all the family. May you be blessed with the loving memory's of Wes. May he rest in peace, after a life well lived.
John Ashenbaugh
August 23, 2016
Linda and Terri, sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. My Prayers are with you.
Margie Ward
August 23, 2016
Our prayers are with you during this very sad time. You will always have your wonderful memories.
Michael D. Bork
August 23, 2016
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Shake families.
East Chicago Police Dept. "Retired"
Former Union Tank Security Officer.
Martha and Gene Merryman
August 23, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace!
Michael Irvine
August 23, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Linda (Ostrom) Simmons
August 23, 2016
Sending my love and prayers to comfort you during the trying times of grief. May God Bless you all.
Damon Bone
August 22, 2016
Total Love and Total Peace! Prayers for the family. Very honorable man with a very honorable past!
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