James P. “Jim” Shenk, 78

March 02, 2015

James P. “Jim” Shenk, 78, of Manheim, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015, at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Josephine A. (Spadea) Shenk and the son of the late Eli H. and Hazel R. (Packard) Shenk.

He was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend throughout his lifetime. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children: Linda J. (Shenk) Greenawalt, Manheim, James R. Shenk, husband of Kim (McKenzie), Manheim, Keith B. Shenk, Manheim, Julie A. (Shenk) Zimmerman, wife of Gary Zimmerman, Manheim; step-children: Richard F. Flory, Canonsburg, Marilyn L. (Flory) Silvius, Lancaster; grandchildren: Connie, Chrissy, Cory, Courtney, Dylan, Hillary, Joel, Jesse, Janelle, Janessa, Jeremiah, Jesiah, Dina, Richard, Doug, Gregg, Richard, and Lori; nineteen great-grandchildren; brother, Morris D. “Jess” Shenk; and sisters: Evelyn Fay Shenk and Patricia Shenk.

Jim worked as a carpenter for The Horst Group and Quaker State Metal Company.

He was an avid woodworker and photographer who loved flowers and music. As a member of St Richard Catholic Church, Manheim, he previously served as maintenance man and sang in the choir. He was also a devoted handyman for friends and family.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Liturgy in memory of Jim at 10am on Friday March 6 at St. Richard Catholic Church 110 N Oak St. Manheim, PA with Deacon William J. Jordan officiating. A viewing will be held from 9am to 10am at the church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to St. Richard Catholic Church.