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Wayne Shook Obituary
Wayne Q. Shook, 88, passed away Wednesday June 1, 2011, at Big Bend Hospice House. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Betty; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Pat of Sopchoppy; Jerry and Kathy of Tallahassee; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Terry Adams of Tampa, Debbie and Stan Derzypolski of Tallahassee; grandchildren, Robin White (Chester), Suzanne Selph (Brian), Kristin Marschka (James), Bryan Shook, Bill Mason, Shelley Gandy (Bert); eleven great-grandchildren.
Wayne was born June 10, 1923, in Sunman, IN and moved his young family to Sarasota in 1952. A promotion brought the family to Tallahassee in 1958, where he eventually retired from the Health Center (Thagard) and FSU. After retirement Wayne and Betty spent ten happy years in Franklin, NC before returning to Tallahassee.
Wayne was a member of the Order of Masons for over 55 years and a former Commander of the American Legion Post 13. He served proudly in WWII as Sgt of his company. He has been a faithful Methodist and will be lovingly remembered by his wife, family and friends.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions can be made to Big Bend Hospice House, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Online condolences may be made at www.abbeyfh.com.
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for Wayne Shook
Dan Gatlin
June 7, 2011
Richard & Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss, may God give you comfort in this time of your loss.
............From the entire Tallahassee Bowling Family
Peggy Price
June 7, 2011
Richard & Pat,
I am so sorry to learn of your fathers' death.
Suzanne Selph
June 6, 2011
Grandpa,
You will be missed. We love you.
Love,
Brian, Suzanne, Savannah and Brison
Jeff and Karen Trammell
June 6, 2011
Dear Betty and Family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. We have so many wonderful memories of camping trips and home-made ice cream! And let's not forget Wayne and I winning the canoe race even though then made us enter the men's division. Please know we will keep you close to our hearts and in our prayers.
With Love,
George and Sue Curry
June 3, 2011
Betty, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your loss. I have nice memories of the times when you and Wayne attended Lake Jackson UMC and of visits at Woodmont.
June Alford
June 3, 2011
Debbie, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May you find peace and comfort during such a difficult time.
Wallace Wester
June 3, 2011
Richard and Pat,
Our condolences on the passing of your Father.
Our love to both of you,
Gene and Beth Wester
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