Norma Shank

Norma Shank, 74, of Lake Placid, Florida, died at 2 p.m. Saturday June 2, 2012, following an extended illness. Norma was born in Granby, Missouri on July 30, 1937, to Gene and Emma Fitzgerald. Norma was united in marriage to Bill Shank on October 1st, 1955. Together they celebrated 56 + years of loving companionship. Norma was a devoted wife to Bill, and Bill to her. Norma was a vital part of the founding, operations, and success of Central Produce Sales, Inc. established in 1984. As co-founder and corporate officer, she was instrumental in the day to day operations of the business. “Mrs. Norma” was known as the voice on the phone at Central Produce Sales. Through her efforts the business continues as a preferred provider of produce to major, national food processing establishments. She served as the Secretary Treasurer until her death. Norma loved to work crossword puzzles, and going to dinner with friends. She especially enjoyed the weather and their home in Florida.She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bill Shank. Also surviving are three sons Terry (Theta) Shank of Rome, GA, Kenton(Stacie) Shank of Ojai, CA, and Victor(Lisa) Shank of Dowagiac, MI; sister Karen(Leonard) Godfrey of Estero, FL; brother Ernest(Janice) Fitzgerald of New Boston, MI; six grandchildren Annie(Chad) Wolfe, Jason(Lauren) Shank, Stephanie Reed, Maggie(Charlie) Bergen, Jeremy Shank, and Tori Shank; five great grandchildren Isabella Wolfe, Jeremy Reed, Reegan Wolfe, Gavin Bergen and Tayten Hayes.A memorial service will be held at Yazel-Clark Funeral Home, Dowagiac, Michigan on Saturday, June 16, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 1000, Silver Spring, Md. 20910 or make a memorial gift online at www.PHAssociation.org.