Condolence: Lee's columns in the Clarion newspaper were always well received. I invited him to speak at Avon Rotary one week and he gave a great presentation. Bless Lee

Condolence: I always enjoyed my contacts with Lee. He was always so generous to the Avon Lions Club as well as many other community organizations. He will certainly be missed. My wife, Anne, joins me in sending our deepest condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bruce Bristol

Condolence: Our sincere sympathy to the Shanks family. What a wonderful man - always had that smile and a kind word. You will be missed. Prayers for the family.

Condolence: Edna, Joe, Deborah, David and family, my sincere condolence on the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. He was truly a man of strong integrity and consciousness, mixed with a wonderful amount of wit and humor. Men like him are far and few between these day. He will surely be missed within our community. I know Charlie would have been saddened about his passing as well. I will pray for the gentleness of peace and the blessing of comfort during this time of sorrow for you all.