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Holly Shank Obituary


HOLLY WEEDMAN SHANK
December 5, 1941 ~ September 17, 2015
"Holly loved people, and everyone loved her! Her sweet, fun-loving nature warmed the hearts of many."

Our mother, beloved sister and friend, Holly A. Shank, passed away in the presence of loved ones on September 17th, 2015.
Above all, Holly's spirit was full of love, kindness, and generosity. Her generosity was a constant support to her friends and family.
Holly was a woman with fine taste. She adored artwork, music, theatre, elegant homemaking, jewelry and the culinary world. She had a keen eye for quality, detail and beauty. She was an avid reader with biographies being her favorite. Holly had great appreciation for peoples personal stories.
Holly grew up in Longview, WA with her parents Mocky and Harold and her brothers. She graduated from Woodland High School, class of 1960.
Holly married her high school sweetheart, Greg Schmidt, and began her family life in Vancouver, WA. They moved to Missoula, MT when their eldest child was 6. She lived in Montana for 4 years until she moved back to Beaverton, OR to share her life with John Shank. Holly was able to explore her love of adventure with John traveling around the world and spending half the year in Palm Desert, CA.
Holly is survived by her children, ANN and Bill Matthews and their children, Thomas, Michael and Holly, ANDREW and Dayra Schmidt and their children, Raquel, Rebecca and Alexander….AMY Schmidt and Kreg Trani and their children, Alivia and Samara. Holly was at the birth of every grandchild. In addition to her children, she is survived her brothers, DAVID and Leona Weedman and TRACY and Lori Weedman. And last, but not least, her loyal dog "Cuddles."
Holly, aka "Grammy," "Mamasita"
and "Graham Cracker" was treasured and
loved and will be dearly missed.
If you would like to celebrate her life with us, please join us at Straub's Funeral Home, 325 N.E. Third Avenue, Camas, WA 98607.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Sep. 20, 2015.
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When my widowed mother, Edna Snyder, married Max Weedman in 1949, I gained not only a kind and caring step-father, but a whole family of Weedman cousins. Among the first that I met were Holly and David at a marshmallow roast hosted by Birdie and Leon Weedman at their home on Lake Sacajawea. Over the next few years I enjoyed roaming the fields and exploring the barn at the Rose Valley farm with them. I do remember a fall into the creek at the farm on a cold, fall day. I think I was pushed. Holly was always a very lively and friendly girl, but the mischievous one. While I saw less of them after their move to Woodland, I still have fond childhood memories of both Holly and David. And I'm sure that her family has many delightful memories of Holly from over her wonderful life. We send our sincere condolences to all of her loved ones.

Craig Snyder

October 17, 2015

Dear Cousins, we are so sorry that we missed her service because we were out of state. I remember her dearly on the farm in Rose Valley on weekends when her folks were out of town. She was always a sweet and lovely lady and I admired her blonde hair. I was about six and she was about four.

Jerry and Elaine Weedman

October 13, 2015

Dear Ann, Andy and Amy,
Thank you for leaving the message about the passing of your dear Mother. We were out of town and unable to attend her service. We are so sorry for your loss. We remember Holly as a very beautiful woman both inside and out with a vivid enthusiasm for life. We are so thankful to have known both of your parents. They both loved all of you more than anything. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Maureen Rinella

September 26, 2015

I believe all of us at WHS really liked Holly and her family. She was a real friend to all and a great cheer leader.

Mitchell Raab

September 26, 2015

I am very sad to hear about Holly.Holly was one of my classmates at Woodland High.We both graduated in 1960.I had several classes with Holly and she always had a nice happy smile.I played Football and Basketball with her brother David.Holly always gave out team extra inspiration from her cherleader poition.I will always remember knowing Holly in High School.

Douglas Wills

September 23, 2015

Holly was a sweetheart, and will be sorely missed by friends and family...please accept our sincere condolences....Merlin & Pearl Brown

Merlin Brown

September 23, 2015

Ann, Andy, and Amy - I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was an amazing lady and a nurturing and kind person to many. You are all in my thoughts.

Lisa Beddow

September 22, 2015

I will remember Holly as a beautiful and charming lady who had a special touch in everything she did. She had a remarkable life. I feel a tremendous loss with her passing so soon, my sincere condolences to Ann, Andy, Amy, all her family and friends.

Cathy Tran

September 22, 2015

I met Holly when she was a cheerleader at Woodland and I was one at Hudson's Bay in Vancouver, WA. We hit it off immediately and I was the one who introduced her to my classmate Greg Schmidt. Sadly we lost touch in our adult lives, but I never forgot this special young girl with the bluest eyes ever! She was a treasure and it is with those memories of her that I extend my deepest sympathies to her family. P.S. I have a picture of me with Greg and Holly at the Hudson's Bay 20th class reunion if any of the Schmidt kids would like a copy. I can be reached by email at [email protected] if you are interested in me sending it to you.

Carole Manning Fetterman

September 21, 2015

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour, for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant...

Mary A and Kim Cafferty

September 21, 2015

Holly was such a great and "sparkling" lady. She kept Mr. Shank on his toes and always brought such delightful energy to our annual time to get together at Johnstone. It is a quieter world, and one less confident and characterful with her passing. Congrats in heaven and pray for us.

Mary A and Kim Cafferty

September 21, 2015

Dear Family.. We are so sorry to hear of your Mother death. Holly was a nice and beautiful lady. Being the oldest cousin I had the pleasure of taking care of she and David when they lived in Longview. I then was in the 8th grade. Only wish we had lived closer as adults to enjoy her more. Barbara

Barbara & Roy Bettesworth

September 20, 2015

There is a Russian saying that says: "May you ALWAYS sleep on the lightest FEATHERS".

Oksana Oakes

September 20, 2015

Holly has been my dear friend for the last 10 years, and we have seen each other almost weekly during that time. We always shared each others lives and what had happened to each of us since our last meeting. Holly had so many good qualities about her including giving my life her wise and motherly perspective. At our last visit she held my hand and told me she loved me. I loved her too, and she will be dearly missed.

Oksana Oakes

September 20, 2015

I'll be thinking of you all tomorrow. Holly was a huge part of my life growing up, I loved her dearly.

kathy kretchmer- york

September 20, 2015

I realize we forget to put the Memorial Service Date and Time in the info. We are having Moms service at Straub's in Camas on Monday the 21st at 2pm. For everyone who is asking, she would love donations to go to Jack, Will & Rob Boys & Girls Club Youth Organization
Address: 2033 NE Ione St, Camas, WA 98607 in lieu of flowers. Thank you all and we hope to see you Monday!!! Ann Matthews

Ann Matthews

September 20, 2015

I enjoyed knowing Holly and "Cuddles" while she lived at The Bedford. She had such an infectious JOY OF LIFE about her. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Eleanor Rose

Eleanor Rose

September 20, 2015

Dear Ann and Bill
Holly was a wonderful woman. I am sorry for your loss.
Diana Larson

diana larson

September 20, 2015

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