David Shank

Published 6:00 am Sunday, June 14, 2015

Memorial services for Mr. David Henry Shank, 61, was held on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at New Life Christian Center at 10 a.m. Pastor Chester Hills officiated at the service. Interment will be held private at a later date.

Mr. Shank, was born on August 27, 1953, and passed away on May 29, 2015, at 2:03 a.m. Mr. Shank had previously resided in Michigan and Oklahoma prior to moving to New Iberia. He worked in the oilfield and enjoyed fishing as his pastime.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Shank of New Iberia; two sons Christopher Blanchard and Noah Shank, both of New Iberia; a stepson Rusty Rogers of New Iberia; two stepdaughters Cyndi and husband, Larry Bertrand of Maurice and Renee Hoofard of Franklin; an adopted daughter Katherine Bourque Menard and husband, Stephan, of New Iberia; a brother Ted Shank of Dearborn, Michigan; two stepsisters Lisa Welch and Cindy Welch both of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; one aunt Karen Titus of Tarpons, Florida; an adopted grandson Charlie Odom and girlfriend Paige Ardoyne of New Iberia; and a friend Elaine Granny Blanchard of New Iberia,

Mr. Shank was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Shank and Delores Robb Shank; stepfather Woody Welch; one brother Terry Shank; and three grandchildren Nevaeh Blanchard, Taylor Blanchard and Matthew Leblanc.

The family is requesting in lieu of flowers that donations can be made to Mrs. Rebacca Shank at 620 Weeks St, New Iberia, LA 70560, to help defray funeral expenses.

To view or sign guestbook, go to www.acadianfuneralhome.net.

Acadian Funeral Home of New Iberia, is in charge of arrangements, 802 Weldon Street, 364-6162.