John Shattuck
March 21, 2011
John R. Shattuck, 90, joined his wife in heaven Monday, March 21, 2011. John, a lifelong Des Moines resident, was born March 20, 1921, in Chicago, to John and Letitia Shattuck.
John served his country in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers, as well as in the National Guard as a Staff Sergeant, where he received numerous decorations and citations including the bronze star.
John was a principled businessman and started two small businesses – Shattuck Realty and Shattuck Sod Farms. He was a faithful member of the Evangelical Covenant Church and member of the Kiwanis.
He will be remembered for being a devoted husband, for his kindness and generosity to others, for his witty sense of humor, and for being a true gentleman.
John is survived by his children, Jim (Tammy) Shattuck, Tom (Jeanne) Shattuck, Ray (Peggy) Shattuck, Karen (Gregg) Hatten, Nancy (Dave) Berg, and Connie (Craig) Anderson; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Jeanne L. Shattuck; one brother and three sisters.
A visitation will be held from 12 to 1 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with a private family service following.
Online condolences may be received at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Richard and Mark Haller- Iowa Pallets LTD.
03/25/2011
On behalf of Richard Haller, Mark Haller and Iowa Pallets, LTD- we pass along to you our deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Haller
Julie & Gary Stone & family
03/24/2011
Our sympathies to all of you as you remember a dear man today. He's left a legacy of a wonderful family where his memory will live on. Keeping you close in thought and prayer.
Harold and Beverly Harker
03/24/2011
We send our deepest sympathy to the Shattuck family. We have many fond memories of John and his family whom we have known many years. May God be with each and everyone of you and bring peace and comfort. Remem bering John with love. Beverly and Harold Harker
Lynn Elliott Storms
03/23/2011
Ray & Family...I was saddened to hear about the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry and Sonja Hunt
03/23/2011
Sorry about the loss of your father
Larry and Sonja Hunt
Deb Berg
03/23/2011
Oh-I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you!
Lots of Love, Deb
Bonnie Love
03/23/2011
To the family - I remember living next to the Shattacks on 48th street in Des Moines as an earliest memory, probably about 1949 or 1950. My mother Kathryn explained World War II to me by telling me of the trials of Letty's sons. I am glad to see that John had a long productive life after his return and extend my sympathies from Iowa City.
Jim Galinsky
03/23/2011
Our family's sincere condolences to your family on the passing of John. John Shattuck was
one of my first clients (1968) and later became a major factor in my personal business
success in real estate. He was a great man with great morals. May he have eternal peace.
Jim Galinsky and family