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1956
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2010
Jimmy Shankles Obituary
Jimmy "Tiny" Shankles, 54 of Ventura, passed away unexpectedly September 8, 2010 at his residence.
Tiny was born July 23, 1956 in Ventura and was a lifetime county resident. Tiny was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was an offshore crane operator for 40 years working for friendly. Tiny loved motorcycles and was a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club- Santa Barbara Chapter.
Tiny is survived by his sister, Gini Richardson of Arizona and half sister, Karen Holt of Riverside. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lisa Marie Booth Shankles.
Funeral services for Tiny will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday September 25, 2010 at the Family Owned Reardon Funeral Home, 757 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 943-8623. Friends may visit from 2-6 p.m. Saturday at the Reardon Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jimmy Shankles
Sponsored by His sister Gini.
Leroy Tracy
January 22, 2021
Going to miss a good friend and coworker
Anna Vacca
April 10, 2020
Rip Tiny I'm just sitting here remembering you. Fly them wings high
Ray Mondesi
March 14, 2019
My good friend, and offshore buddy.
I ride my harley in memory of you big brother.
THOMAS CHERRY
September 5, 2016
love and respect ride in heaven TCHERRY
RIP Big Brother I love and miss you every day
October 6, 2011
Jim and Lisa with Mathew
October 6, 2011
kenny & sabrina owens
October 1, 2010
Tiny, my friend, my brother, & a part of my family. Such a shock. Im so glad for the we had the last time Big Kenny & I were there and the 3 of us hung out. And our hour & 1/2 phone call we shared the week of your passing. I am blessed to have had 22 yrs of friendship we had. Ill forever treasure our times & memories we had in my heart. You'll truly be loved and missed forever. We love you Tiny. Until we meet again, RIP. Kenny, Sabrina & family
Sherrie Lopez
September 29, 2010
You will be remembered always.I know you and Lisa are looking down. And now Tracie is with you all too. I'm the one missing out.
Cyndy Zittel
September 29, 2010
I met Tiny when He worked for my Father at Pool Offshore. My Father and our Family thought of His as a member of our Family. You will be forever remembered Tiny. Love the G. Zittel Family
September 26, 2010
I wish to express my appreciation for all the thoughtful and sweet messages for my brother Jimmy Shankles AKA as "TINY". It is healing to know that he was "Loved" by so many caring people. Sincerely, big sis Karen.
ruben colmenero
September 26, 2010
Tiny,A ,Man of true colors, will be truely missed, "WHY".... Because he has been my "CRANE" ,Relief, For years, and Offshore Brother ,for the past ,28 yrs,its sad i could'nt pay my condolences, Not a sad story,none the less, i almost followed, i"ve been in "I.C.U ,for the past wk ,Diabetic coma.for what its worth,TINY is never forgotton. myself and wife , AMY " send our love and respect .Ruben Colmenero..
Rob Edwards
September 26, 2010
Tiny,
my friend,my brother.Thanks Tiny for taking care of me when i was a mess and couldn't take care of myself.You'll truly be missed my brother.May you ride that endless ride forever. love and respects.
Tina Taylor
September 26, 2010
Lisa's son Matthew had writen a essay last yr about his stepdad Tiny. He said he had the best stepdad in the world. Matthew came up to me after grandpa told him about Tiny's passing and he said" both my parents are gone"
That just goes to show how much Tiny loved and he was loved in return. Tell Lisa I'm trying ok
connie yager
September 25, 2010
What an incredible man, with an enormous heart. You will be truly missed and never fogotten Tiny. Rest In Peace... All our love forever Connie,Jesse, and The Twins Kayla and Erin Yager and Kelly K Farrell
Tracie
September 25, 2010
Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Silent is the voice we loved to hear.
Too far away for sight or speech,
But not too far for thought to reach.
Sweet to remember him once hear,
Who, though absent, is just as dear!!
You will be missed by many my friend!! I love you "Tiny" You will never be forgotten!! Love Tracie, Daylene,Ariana,Bric, & Boston
Karen (Shankles) Holt
September 25, 2010
My dear brother; I remember so well the day our parents brought you home. I went out and sold "pop" bottles to buy you your first teddy bear (panda with a squeaker in it). Allways wanted an older brother, then as you grew up you became my BIG brother, my guardian angel. Always felt if I ever needed an earthly protector, you would be there for my family. Loved you dearly. We all will miss you, and you will always be in our hearts.
Love and prayers,
your big sis, Karen.
david and nita mc callum
September 24, 2010
tiny, thank you for the great 30 years of friendship you are going to be truely and forever missed in this family we always knew we could count on you if we ever needed anything i will always remember you and David working on your harleys in the garage rest in peace brother and give Lisa a big hug for all of us. your friends always and forever David and Nita Mc Callum
Deborah Hicks
September 24, 2010
Tiny,
I'm so sad to hear of your passing and I will miss you so much...Thanks for always being a great friend and being there for our family...we will miss you!!
Deborah J. Hicks
david anita mccallum
September 24, 2010
brother i cant believe your gone we had a long run 30 years of memories and raising hell now we are left with a hole in are hearts we love you and we will always miss you till we meet again brother. nita and david mccallum.
Janice Swinney
September 24, 2010
We are saddened to hear of your passing,I still remember our skate palace days, the good old days. 31yrs. ago. You were always so kind and caring. We will truly miss you Tiny!
Until we meet again,
"The Twins"
Janet&Janice
Swinney
joe garza
September 24, 2010
just wanted to say it was nice knowing you tiny and i remember when we were bunkys and your feet hung over the end it seems just like yesterday but it was 1982 we will all miss you, love you bro.
Lisa Schaefer
September 23, 2010
Rest in Peace Big Man
TINY at work
jerry jeffreys
September 23, 2010
Jerry Jeffreys
September 23, 2010
Tiny for the past 20 years we have been firends I have always knew you to be a very caring person and not one to ask for anything but always willing to help when needed. I only wish we would have had time for that last beer but little did we know that would be our last conversation.... I think about you everyday and my gut still hurts in that weird way but until I see you next time brother be youself love ya bro....
kristy mccallum
September 22, 2010
my dear friend your heart was as big as you were i will never for get you il the memorys me an my dad r left with like one you an dad always in the garage working on your harleys wow i will miss you you always have been there for me an dad we love you tell me meet again..
G Richardson
September 22, 2010
I still can't believe you're gone Bro. You were my Hero in times of trouble, my best friend since birth, My worst enemy when I messed up. My rock when I needed someone to just listen. There is a HUGE hole in my life now that was once filled with your presence. Tuesdays and Sundays were my favorite days of the week because those were our phone call days. Give Dad and Mom a hug and kiss for me and save me a place okay? Hug Lisa and kiss her for me. I love you Bro...Forever your baby sister.....
Taken in meiners oaks ca
Tiny Shankles
September 22, 2010
September 22, 2010
I miss you Bro. With all that I am. You were my hero in times of trouble, my best friend since birth. You made me laugh when no one else could. There's a BIG empty space where you once filled it with your presence. Tuesdays and Sundays were the best days of the week because those were our phone call days. I miss you so much. Give Mom and Dada a kiss and hug from me. Save me a place Bro. Forever your baby sister...Gini
September 22, 2010
too many memories to write , much love and respect your cuz Jay Archer
Lisa Boverson
September 22, 2010
Tiny, it is hard to believe you are gone. You were always so sweet and always there for anyone who needed you. You will be greatly missed. RIP my sweet friend!
September 22, 2010
I will always miss you uncle jimmy...the pain will never go away..we have great pictures of the good times.. beautiful memories that nobody can take away..my heart goes out to aunt gini because i too have lost a brother!!! IM SO SORRY this had to happen but god had plans for you..one day we will all walk again 2gether..I Love you.. you will never be forgotten.....love & respect ( Jamie and Charles Taitai )
alan desantis
September 22, 2010
tiny was my roomate one of my best friends who was always there when i called with in minutes we went through alot together and i will always remember him and the good times we had much love and respect i love you homeboy alan desantis
JOANNE KIMES
September 22, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
September 22, 2010
Much love and respect as always Tiny!!! The Elliott's
Valerie Olmos
September 22, 2010
I first met Tiny 27 years ago he would come by in his BIG orange Blazer,we shared alot of laughs and good old times back when people were real.R.I.P.TINY Lots of Love,Valerie
September 22, 2010
"R I P Tiny." Leslie Garrett
September 21, 2010
Tiny A wonderful man I was blessed to have met He looked out for my kids and I will always be grateful much love will be missed
Shelly Barber
September 21, 2010
Tiny A wonderful man I was blessed to have met He looked out for my kids and I will always be grateful much love will be missed
ARCHIE SCHAFFER
September 21, 2010
I first met TINY when i came around the club in 2001. He was always someone i looked up to & not because of his size, It was the way he carried himself, the respect he had for his friends & his brothers, The way he would always help a friend or brother in need & when he needed help he was always to proud to ask but he didnt have to & he always apreciated the people who helped him like the true HELLS ANGEL he was, He knew that people didnt owe him anything just because of who he was. TINY got help in return because of the love & respect he treated you with if you were his friend & you were always apreciated by TINY. A.F.F.A "BIG DOG!! "TILL WE MEET AGAIN BROTHER, RIDE ON" WE HAVE LOST A GREAT MAN!! LOVE YOU BRO!!
September 21, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting you for the first time at the Mayo's house for Thanksgiving Dinner "09. You are such a wonderful person, and so full of life stories of your's and Mikes escapades...We will miss you so much, as you are a valuable member of mine and the Mayo Family. God Bless you Tiny.
Sincerely and with all our Love,
Susan Madsen
arlene pillado
September 21, 2010
the name Tiny was an understatement the heart this man had was huge .I came to know tiny from my ex-husband he was such a great man he will be greatly missed RIP tiny ~arlene Pillado~Merced Ca.
Robyn Foster
September 21, 2010
He was a wonderful man and when I was in my younger years he was not just my uncle but my hero as well!!! He has always held a special place in my heart no matter how far apart we have been. It is funny how often we take life and people for granted, one day you wake up and life is forever altered by the absence of a loved one!! I am very happy that you are with my most favorite person now...my grandma, your mother!!! You are in GREAT Company!!! R.I.P. Uncle Jimmy, I love you!!
Sue Thomas
September 21, 2010
Tiny, gonna miss your smiling, and your sense of humor. You were always right by me and to me. Till the wheels fall off.
Vonda Mayo
September 21, 2010
We will all miss you Tiny...Words can't describe how you touched our lives and hearts and the sadness this has brought to us. Condolonces to your famiy and brothers.
Jack Upton
September 21, 2010
"I will miss you my friend, you have always been here for me and my family no matter how far apart we were. We grew up together and have stayed friends throughout the years. Rest in peace" LeRoy" Say "Hi" to sis and your mom and dad for me. Much love and respect Jack Upton and Family
September 21, 2010
Loved by all TINY,theres a huge whole in the 805 where you used to rep.my condolonces to your family and to the club...
81 w.w
Richie Faunt 805
Angela Clerou
September 21, 2010
Tiny left behind many people who loved him dearly, me being one of them. I will honor his memory today, and every day.
vickie boverson
September 21, 2010
I am shock! I have no words to express my sadness. You are going to be truly missed as you were always so good to me and my family. I am going to miss you so much. I could always rely on you for anything. I am going to miss you coming into my insurance office, just wanted to take care of you, You always gave me a hug and called me mom. You always made my day! God bless you! Vickie Boverson
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