He was born on July 22, 1943 in San Bernardino, CA. His parents are Dennis and Constance Shanks. He moved to Lexington, MO in the late 50s.
Sandy graduated from Lexington High School in 1961. He retired from General Motors after 35 years at the age of 53.
He is survived by his wife and best friend Mary. His children Jeff (Nancy), Stephanie (Steve), Nikki (Jim), Cody, Kyra (Richard) and Ben (Cheri). His grandchildren Mason, Austin (Jordan), Aaron (Amanda), Brandon, Kaitlin, Halee, Morgan, Sean, Dylan and Brady. Great grandchildren Weston, Caine, Turner and Lehlani. His brother and jokester partner in crime Rick (Rena). Niece Courtney (Brian), Brad (Christina) and Taylor (Ashley).
Sandy loved watching the Chiefs play football and watching Tiger Woods play golf. He enjoyed playing cards, golf and loved his desserts especially Betty Ray's peanut butter ice cream. He loved taking walks with his wife. He loved spending time at his second home in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Everyone always says the same thing about Sandy - "He is such a great man." And that's because he truly was. He enjoyed talking and laughing with people. He was so kind, funny and loving. He will be tremendously missed.
Sandy was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and wife Lynda.
A Visitation will be 10:00am to 11:00am Monday, April 19 at Mt. Moriah Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri. A Graveside Funeral Service will follow at 11:30am in Mount Moriah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please go and treat yourself to ice cream particularly peanut butter ice cream.
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