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Donald SHANKS Obituary
Of Tawa, Wellington. Died suddenly on 4th February 2023 after a short illness, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Deidre. Loved father and father-in-law of Neil & Holle Shanks (Germany), and cherished Opa of their children Anni, Timm & Julia, Emma & Sebastian, and Great-Opa to William Don. Loved father and father-in-law of Heather & Robert Becada (Tawa), and loved Grandad of Braden (Australia), and Kelsey & Braden (Tauranga). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ken & Shirley, Colleen & Eric (both dec), Sheryl (dec) & Bill. Loved Uncle of Richard, Christopher and David; Barbara, Janice and Christopher; Aaron and Penny, and their families. Many thanks to the kind staff of Wellington Hospital & Ward 6 South for their love and care. Now being 'accounted' for in Heaven. A Service to celebrate Don's life will be held in the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Thursday 23rd February at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance www.wfa.org.nz/donate would be appreciated.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald SHANKS
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Colin and Rosslyn McDougall (nee Shanks)
February 23, 2023
Very sorry to hear of Cousin Don's passing. Thankyou Neil and Holle, Heather and Robert and families, for sharing your farewell service for Don, with us. You all did very well; your service was very moving, and we learnt a lot we did not know about him. Don and his Dad Uncle Tom looked very like my Dad, Bill Shanks, and always reminded me of him.
John and Sue Wiltshire
February 15, 2023
To Neil, Heather, and families
Please accept our deepest condolences for the sad passing of Don.
John has good memories of growing up with both our families as neighbours for most of his childhood and we will miss Don.
Love and best wishes to your all,
John and Sue Wiltshire
Debbie Smith
February 13, 2023
Very sorry and sad to hear of the passing of Don. He was my father's and our trusted accountant for many years. Our condolences to his family. Debbie and Ian Smith, Tony Fawcett (dec) of Tawa.
Patrick Waite
February 13, 2023
Don was a member of Tawa Rotary Club for 47 years and a dedicated supporter of so many projects and causes around Tawa. His professional accounting and finance skills were valued and wise advice often sought. He held roles as Club Treasurer, Trustee of the Club's Charitable Trust for many years as well as bing involved in community projects e.g. being a keen gardener himself he led a project to help families to grow their own vegetables. A kind, thoughtful yet unassuming man who without fuss would turn out to help when ever required. He will be missed by his Rotary friends.
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