In Remembrance Of
Clifford E. Shanks
Clifford E. Shanks, 62, of Platte City, MO passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015.
He was born on February 29, 1952 to Junior and Roberta Marie (Clayton) Shanks in St. Joseph, MO. He grew up near Dearborn and graduated from North Platte High School in 1970. Cliff served in the Air National Guard for six years.
On November 19, 1971 he was united in marriage to Karen Russell. After their marriage they lived in Dearborn and in 1977 they moved to Platte City where they made their home.
Cliff retired from the telephone company after 40 years and one day. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending his grandchildren?s activities, and being with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Norma Jean.
Cliff is survived by his wife, Karen, of the home; sons, Christopher Shanks and wife Rebecca, Cameron, MO and Timothy Shanks and wife Amanda, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Caleb, Karlie, TJ, Tyson; brother John Edward ?Eddie? Shanks; good buddy, Harold Coons; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7th at Dearborn United Methodist Church.
Burial: Dearborn Cemetery, Dearborn, MO
Visitation: 5:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. www.lls.org
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17 comments
Steve Woolsey
Karen and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Cliff was a great guy to work with. You could always count on him for a good story! Glad I had the opportunity to know him.
Marsha & Donald Dale
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Clifford. May he rest in peace and the family keep his memories close to their hearts.
Stacy Jones Hendrix
He was a great man! Have not seen him in years and so sad to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family.
Kade, Kasee, Reed Gerster
He was a Great Man, and will be truly missed.
Susan Ferguson
Chris & family, thoughts and prayers for you at the loss of your dad.
Krista Brewster
Chris,
Thinking of you and your family during this time. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tiffany Black (Inojos)
Chris, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Sherry Wright
Rest if Peace, Cliff
Tom & Joyce Trueman
Karen and Family.
Our deep sympathy to you all. Cliff was a good friend we will miss him.
Kevin Eckhoff
The world lost a great man. I have been with the phone company now for 25 years and Cliff was one of the first people I worked with. I can still see his smiling face and will never forget being on job sites with him. My prayers are with your family. The Lord bless you and keep you and may his countenance continue to shine on you.
Sandy (Michael) Cooley
So saddened to hear the news. Cliff touched so many lives during his time with the telephone company. A truly wonderful soul that left us way too soon.
Donna Gooodrich
Dennis & Jean Green
So sorry for your loss – greatest condolences. May God comfort you with the peace that passes all understanding.
Bob
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Shanks. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Craig & Karen Johnson
Thinking of both you guys…Sorry about your loss…
Linda Dowell
Cliff was such a happy go lucky person….always a smile and a kind word for everyone. I am so sorry. Prayers and thoughts for the family.
Jean DiSalvo
My condolences on the loss of a great man. I worked with Cliff at United Telephone. Ofcourse his working with the phone lines, he knew everyone. He was so funny, loved his family and hunting. Much to young to leave us, may your faith carry you through the void in your lives. He will be missed. My prayers are with you all.