Teresa's obituary
Teresa was born December 24, 1956 in Mason City, Iowa to George and Patricia (Bailey) Shanks.
Teresa grew up in Ontario, California and later moved to Huntington Beach, where she met her beloved Frank. They were married for 30 years before his passing in 2009. They had three sons, Jamie, Josh and Jeremy.
Teresa was a loving mother to her son's and grandmother to her grandsons. She loved spending time outside and cuddling with her cats.
Teresa joins her much loved husband Francis, father and step-mother George and Marge Shanks and mother and step-father Patricia and Jack Behne, brother Marty, niece Jennifer Mull, and granddaughter Analeigh in Heaven. She is survived by her sister Debra Mull, brother Rick (Ralisa) Shanks, her children, Jamie (Melinda), Josh (Amanda), Jeremy (Jennifer) and and her grandchildren, Theodore and Elijah.
A celebration of life will be set at a later date.
Psalm 91:11
“For He will give His angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.”
Exodus 23:20
“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared
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My condolences to the family. I will miss your laugh!❤
My condolences to the family. I will miss your laugh!❤
My condolences to the family. I will miss your laugh!❤
Growing up as neighbors I was lucky enough to spend time with both her and Frank and was welcomed with open arms. Alway…
Growing up as neighbors I was lucky enough to spend time with both her and Frank and was welcomed w…
Growing up as neighbors I was lucky enough to spend time with bo…
A mother that even excepted kids outside of the family, and treated them like her own. She will be missed, and her memo…
A mother that even excepted kids outside of the family, and treated them like her own. She will be …
A mother that even excepted kids outside of the family, and trea…
My condolences to the Hevener Family, Teresa was a mom to all of us and will be missed. Sending Love and Prayers to th…
My condolences to the Hevener Family, Teresa was a mom to all of us and will be missed. Sending Lo…
My condolences to the Hevener Family, Teresa was a mom to all of…