"A father may pass on but his thoughts, hopes and dreams live on. His legacy now lives in the hearts and memories of those he loved. I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks as you are going through your process of grieving."
In loving memory of
Daniel "Dan" E. Shake
December 7, 1930 - December 21, 2017
Daniel “Dan” E. Shake, age 87, of Washington, passed away December 21, 2017 at 11:39 pm at Daviess Community Hospital.
He was born on December 7, 1930 in Washington to Harry and Dorothy (Ware) Shake. He was a 1948 graduate of Montgomery High School, and was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War. He had retired from Hoover Sepierer Steel Ball where he had worked for several years. He was a member of the Washington VFW, Washington American Legion and Glendale Masonic Lodge. Daniel loved gardening and fishing.
He is survived by his daughter, Carol (Brian) Christie; five grandchildren, Jennifer Christie, Daniel (Ashley) Christie, Melissa (Randy) Thomas, Jordan (Heather) Christie and Shannon Christie; nine great grandchildren and his loving companion of 39 years, Margaret Bowman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert Shake and Harold Shake.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery with Military graveside rites by the Washington American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday at Ed Lee Mortuary with a Masonic Service being held by the Glendale Masonic Lodge at 7:00 PM.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com
Tributes
"We love you Pappy it's not going to be the same without you!"
"A father may pass on but his thoughts, hopes and dreams live on. His legacy now lives in the hearts and memories of those he loved. I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks as you are going through your process of grieving."
"We love you Pappy it's not going to be the same without you!"