Walter Shanks Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Walter Shanks of Silver Creek, Nebraska, who passed away at the age of 92, on December 9, 2020. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Walter Shanks to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Ralph Shanks and Opal Shanks (Anderson); his former wife Ruth Marie Halls; his wife Nancy Martin; his grandson Dustyn; his children, Beverly Martin (Roy) of Boone, IA, Shirley Shanks of Boone, IA and Steve Shanks (Peggy) of Chariton, IA; his stepchildren, Calvin 'Tonto' Martin (Sandy) of Silver Creek, Kenneth Martin (Melisa Freke) of Silver Creek, Danny Martin (Sue) of Silver Creek and Susan Stortzum (Darin) of Silver Creek; his daughter-in-law Martha Shanks of Derby, IA; and his siblings, Juanita Owens, Myrtle Briner, Ralph LaVern and Larry. He was also cherished by his children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and step grandchildren.