Larry Raymond Shanks, 78, of Monett, MO, passed away on Sunday morning, April 11, 2021, while in the comfort of his home and with family at his side.
Larry was born August 10, 1942 in Excelsior Springs, MO, son of the late Raymond Worth and Willella Louise (Young) Shanks. Larry graduated from Monett High School with the Class of 1960. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and his Master's Degree in Fish and Wildlife Science from Mississippi State University. Larry worked as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist for the state of Florida for twelve years and thirty-three years for the United States Fish and Wildlife Services. He was a member of the retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife organization. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Monett where he volunteered as Loaves and Fishes Chairman for many years. Larry enjoyed his time outdoors, watching the birds, fishing and hunting. He was very proud to be a professional soccer referee, taking part in many games.
Larry married Carleen Slape on November 26, 1993 in Littleton, CO.
Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Carleen, of the home; three sons, Mike Shanks and wife Kristine, of Pierce City, Danny Weddle and wife Laura, of Overland Park, KS and Shane Weddle and wife Amaya, of San Luis Obispo, CA; three daughters, Melanie Foster and husband Rayburn, of Deville, LA, Lynn Stewart, of Lee's Summit, MO and Julia Shanks, of Monett; twelve grandchildren, Matthew Foster (Morgan), Adam Foster (Chelsea), Michael Stewart, Caleb Cummings (Sarah), Jacob Cummings, Kalene Shanks, Mackenzie Shanks, Isaac Stewart, Hannah Stewart, Zoe Weddle, Rainbow Weddle and Willow Weddle; five great-grandchildren, Ashley and Alexis Foster, Charlee Cummings, and Austin and Luke Foster; three sisters, Jane Forster and husband Bob, of Sedalia, CO, Marilyn Wood and husband Steve, of Hays, KS and Joyce Jackson and husband Noel, of Texarkana, TX; as well as several extended family members and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for Mr. Shanks will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Monett on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Brian Smith and Reverend Clif Crockett officiating. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Monett. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Linn Thornton Christmas Fund in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home.
Larry was born August 10, 1942 in Excelsior Springs, MO, son of the late Raymond Worth and Willella Louise (Young) Shanks. Larry graduated from Monett High School with the Class of 1960. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and his Master's Degree in Fish and Wildlife Science from Mississippi State University. Larry worked as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist for the state of Florida for twelve years and thirty-three years for the United States Fish and Wildlife Services. He was a member of the retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife organization. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Monett where he volunteered as Loaves and Fishes Chairman for many years. Larry enjoyed his time outdoors, watching the birds, fishing and hunting. He was very proud to be a professional soccer referee, taking part in many games.
Larry married Carleen Slape on November 26, 1993 in Littleton, CO.
Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Carleen, of the home; three sons, Mike Shanks and wife Kristine, of Pierce City, Danny Weddle and wife Laura, of Overland Park, KS and Shane Weddle and wife Amaya, of San Luis Obispo, CA; three daughters, Melanie Foster and husband Rayburn, of Deville, LA, Lynn Stewart, of Lee's Summit, MO and Julia Shanks, of Monett; twelve grandchildren, Matthew Foster (Morgan), Adam Foster (Chelsea), Michael Stewart, Caleb Cummings (Sarah), Jacob Cummings, Kalene Shanks, Mackenzie Shanks, Isaac Stewart, Hannah Stewart, Zoe Weddle, Rainbow Weddle and Willow Weddle; five great-grandchildren, Ashley and Alexis Foster, Charlee Cummings, and Austin and Luke Foster; three sisters, Jane Forster and husband Bob, of Sedalia, CO, Marilyn Wood and husband Steve, of Hays, KS and Joyce Jackson and husband Noel, of Texarkana, TX; as well as several extended family members and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for Mr. Shanks will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Monett on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Brian Smith and Reverend Clif Crockett officiating. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Monett. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Linn Thornton Christmas Fund in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home.
Larry Raymond Shanks, 78, of Monett, MO, passed away on Sunday morning, April 11, 2021, while in the comfort of his home and with family at his side.
Larry was born August 10, 1942 in Excelsior Springs, MO, son of the late Raymond Worth and Willella Louise (Young) Shanks. Larry graduated from Monett High School with the Class of 1960. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and his Master's Degree in Fish and Wildlife Science from Mississippi State University. Larry worked as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist for the state of Florida for twelve years and thirty-three years for the United States Fish and Wildlife Services. He was a member of the retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife organization. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Monett where he volunteered as Loaves and Fishes Chairman for many years. Larry enjoyed his time outdoors, watching the birds, fishing and hunting. He was very proud to be a professional soccer referee, taking part in many games.
Larry married Carleen Slape on November 26, 1993 in Littleton, CO.
Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Carleen, of the home; three sons, Mike Shanks and wife Kristine, of Pierce City, Danny Weddle and wife Laura, of Overland Park, KS and Shane Weddle and wife Amaya, of San Luis Obispo, CA; three daughters, Melanie Foster and husband Rayburn, of Deville, LA, Lynn Stewart, of Lee's Summit, MO and Julia Shanks, of Monett; twelve grandchildren, Matthew Foster (Morgan), Adam Foster (Chelsea), Michael Stewart, Caleb Cummings (Sarah), Jacob Cummings, Kalene Shanks, Mackenzie Shanks, Isaac Stewart, Hannah Stewart, Zoe Weddle, Rainbow Weddle and Willow Weddle; five great-grandchildren, Ashley and Alexis Foster, Charlee Cummings, and Austin and Luke Foster; three sisters, Jane Forster and husband Bob, of Sedalia, CO, Marilyn Wood and husband Steve, of Hays, KS and Joyce Jackson and husband Noel, of Texarkana, TX; as well as several extended family members and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for Mr. Shanks will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Monett on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Brian Smith and Reverend Clif Crockett officiating. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Monett. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Linn Thornton Christmas Fund in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home.
Larry was born August 10, 1942 in Excelsior Springs, MO, son of the late Raymond Worth and Willella Louise (Young) Shanks. Larry graduated from Monett High School with the Class of 1960. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and his Master's Degree in Fish and Wildlife Science from Mississippi State University. Larry worked as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist for the state of Florida for twelve years and thirty-three years for the United States Fish and Wildlife Services. He was a member of the retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife organization. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Monett where he volunteered as Loaves and Fishes Chairman for many years. Larry enjoyed his time outdoors, watching the birds, fishing and hunting. He was very proud to be a professional soccer referee, taking part in many games.
Larry married Carleen Slape on November 26, 1993 in Littleton, CO.
Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Carleen, of the home; three sons, Mike Shanks and wife Kristine, of Pierce City, Danny Weddle and wife Laura, of Overland Park, KS and Shane Weddle and wife Amaya, of San Luis Obispo, CA; three daughters, Melanie Foster and husband Rayburn, of Deville, LA, Lynn Stewart, of Lee's Summit, MO and Julia Shanks, of Monett; twelve grandchildren, Matthew Foster (Morgan), Adam Foster (Chelsea), Michael Stewart, Caleb Cummings (Sarah), Jacob Cummings, Kalene Shanks, Mackenzie Shanks, Isaac Stewart, Hannah Stewart, Zoe Weddle, Rainbow Weddle and Willow Weddle; five great-grandchildren, Ashley and Alexis Foster, Charlee Cummings, and Austin and Luke Foster; three sisters, Jane Forster and husband Bob, of Sedalia, CO, Marilyn Wood and husband Steve, of Hays, KS and Joyce Jackson and husband Noel, of Texarkana, TX; as well as several extended family members and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for Mr. Shanks will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Monett on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Brian Smith and Reverend Clif Crockett officiating. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Monett. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Linn Thornton Christmas Fund in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home.
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