Nathan J. Shanks Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-08-20T21:00:00
End: 2025-08-20T23:00:00
Location: Hamilton's Funeral Home

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Nathan J. Shanks (Des Moines, Iowa), who passed away on August 10, 2025 at the age of 46. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nathan J. Shanks to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, John Shanks and Judy Shanks; his aunt Tina Bridges; his uncles, Tim Shanks and Tracey Shanks; and his mother-in-law Susan McMillen.

He is survived by: his mother Tammy Shanks; his wife Melissa McMillen; his pet Chumlee; his father Jim Sharp (Dana); his father-in-law Dale McMillen; and his siblings, Nick Sharp (Carrie), Josh Sharp (Annie), Melissa Venter (Alex) and Tommy Sharp (Leah).

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Hamilton Funeral Home

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605 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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605 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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