Robert D. Shanks, 74, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Sunday October 14, 2012 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born November 29, 1937 in Ashland, KY to William and Virginia Shanks. He worked as an Electrical Engineer with the Armco Steel, before retiring. Bob was a fabulous cook, an avid fisherman and was an automotive enthusiast. His current love was his 1954 Chevy Step-side "Yukon Gold" Pickup. He was a Life member of the Elks Lodge 2606 in Punta Gorda. Bob enjoyed life and loved being "on the road" on his Harley or in his R.V. He was proud to have the distinction of being a "Kentucky Colonel".
He is survived by his daughters, Terri Shanks (L.J) Osborne, Beth Shanks (Jim) Rous and Julie Shanks (Steve) Yates; grandchildren, Caitlin Osborne, David Rous, Heather (fiancé, Ryan Weeks) Rous, Jacob Yates and Jonah Yates; a brother, William E. Shanks. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ellen Mansfield Shanks and second wife, Patty Hager Shanks.
A Celebration of Bob's life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday October 20, 2012 at the Elks Lodge, 25538 Shore Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Because of their compassionate care, the family requests memorial donations to Tidewell Hospice at tidewell.org.
