Ernest D. Shanks Obituary
We bid farewell to Ernest D. Shanks of Astoria, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 5, 2021 at the age of 88. Ernest touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest D. Shanks to pay them a last tribute.
Though Ernest has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ivan Ocie and Olive Mae Shanks (Frazee); his son Duane Kenneth Shanks; and his granddaughter Bambi Shanks. He is survived by: his wife Jeannine Powell; and his daughters, Vicky Conway (Dean) of Astoria, Phyllis Batterton (Rick) of Ipava, Ann Mitchell (Bill Burnham) of Canton and Roberta McCormick (Chris) of Astoria. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ernest's memory to Camp Emmanuel.
