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Ethel Marion "Marion" SHANKS

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Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street

Timaru, Canterbury

Ethel SHANKS Obituary

Passed away on July 18, 2025, at Strathallan Life Care Timaru, surrounded by her loving family, aged 82 after a short illness. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian Shanks and much loved mum and mother-In-law to Joanna and Tony, Christine, Nicola and Burnie, Lynette and Bruce, David. Much loved Nana and Nana Cave to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff and residents at Strathallan Life Care. A service for Marion will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Wednesday, July 23, at 11.00am, followed by a private burial. Messages to the Shanks family C/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.


Published by Timaru Herald on Jul. 21, 2025.

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Joan Salt

Yesterday

So sorry for your loss, she was a lovely lady

Shelley

Yesterday

Am sorry to read of Marion´s death. I know how much she was loved by her family. Thinking of you Dave, Jax and your family
Shelley Gould

Robin & Kay Harrison

Yesterday

Deepest sympathy to you all, a sad loss.
Robin & Kay Harrison.

Margaret Nelson

Yesterday

Such a loss for the family and myself at the passing of my friend Marion. You were a legend in Cave, being so involved in Pony Club, teaching so many children, including our own to ride their ponies and so much more. We go back a long way, but at last you are at peace. Great memories. Love and hugs to all the family. Margaret Nelson

Rosemary and Ian Rhodes

July 21, 2025

Deepest sympathy to all of the Shanks family, great memories of our years in Cave, a lovely lady, always enjoyed a yarn.
Ian and Rosemary Rhodes and family

Dot and Len Rapley

July 21, 2025

Nicola and Burnie....deepest sympathy to you and your family, Dot and Len Rapley

Lauren Weston

July 21, 2025

Sending our condolences and love to you all at this sad time with the passing of your Mum Marion.
I have very fond memories of staying at the farm in Cave during school holidays at age 11 and your lovely Mum taking care of me.
Hold onto your special memories she will always be in your hearts

Merran

July 21, 2025

So sad to hear about your mum.
I have fond memories of being flowergirl for your mum & dad´s wedding & staying down with you all at Cannington. Sending love & hugs xxx

Evan Hawke

July 21, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen & Trevor Humphries

July 21, 2025

Sad to hear of Marion´s passing - rest in peace Marion. Big hug to all the family

Cynthia & John Cleland

July 21, 2025

Such great memories of Pony Club days and BBQs etc with with you all. What a special person Marion was. She will be happy at last with her beloved Ian. So sorry for your loss. Cynthia & John.

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