Richard L. Shenk Obituary (1940 - 2011) - Snowmass Village, Colorado

Richard L. Shenk, age 71, passed away on October 20, 2011 in Snowmass, CO. Preceded in death by father, Sol A. Shenk. Survived by his wife, Betty Ann Shenk; sons, David (Alex) Shenk, Jon (Bonni) Shenk and Joshua Wolf Shenk; stepson Jason Esterkamp, mother, Florence Shenk; brothers, Charles (Joyce) Shenk and William (Pat) Shenk; grandchildren, Lucy, Henry, Abe, Anabel, Avery, and Oliver; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Photographer, humanitarian, real estate developer, rock-and-roller. Funeral Service 3:30p.m. on Sunday, October 23rd at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St. with Rabbi Harold Berman and Rabbi Irvin Wise officiating. Burial will follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Talbert House, Challenge Aspen, or Jewish Federation. Shiva will be observed at the home of Charles and Joyce Shenk on Sunday evening from 7-9PM. Shiva will continue in Cincinnati at the home of David and Stacey Fisher on Monday and Tuesday evenings, 6:30-9pm.