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In Memory

Joseph Shanks

Joseph Shanks

Mr. Joseph William Shanks, age 60, a lifelong resident of Napa, died April 7, 2003, in Napa. He was born Sept. 23, 1942, to George and Gloria Shanks in Wooden Valley.

Mr. Shanks was a foreman at Basalt Company for 25 years.

He was a loving father and grandfather, and was very proud of his family. He was a sports enthusiast, an avid Raiders football fan and loved to operate heavy equipment and tractors.
 
He is survived by his daughter, Gail Honz and her husband, Steve, of San Diego; and his two grandchildren, Kaila, age 17, and Kyle, age 14. He is also survived by his brothers, George and John Shanks, both of Napa.

Funeral arrangements were cared for by Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel and Crematory.
 
The family has suggested memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1900 Powell St., Suite 285, Emeryville, CA 94608.