" Arial; " Arial; of Clarkston, passed on peacefully on June 3, 2013 at 79 years of age. " Arial; "Loving husband of the late Shirley Shanks; dearest father of Michael (Sheila) Shanks, James William Shanks, Kathryn (Mike) Dolan, and Christopher (Debra) Shanks; special grandfather of Michael, Riley, Kelly Shanks, Morgan, Kelsey, Hunter Dolan, Brandon and Andrew Shanks and expectant great granddaughter. John was a veteran of the US Army and worked for Pontiac Shows and Exhibits for 30 plus years.