SHIRK, Wendell

Published by Today's News Herald on Jul. 10, 2022 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Wendell Shirk of Fort Mohave left this world, Heaven bound as he would say, to see Jesus on June 24, 2022 at the age of 76. He was born in Montebello, California on March 28, 1946 to Wendell and Margaret Shirk. He attended schools in Montebello and was active in many school activities and developed lifelong friendships. He served in the Navy as a construction battalion electrician from April 26, 1966 to June 29, 1969. He served his country honorably in Vietnam and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star and Vietnam Campaign Medal. After leaving the service he spent 25 successful years in mortgage banking. After retiring, he moved to Lake Havasu City, where he worked part time as a Realtor. He loved God, his country and his family meant the world to him. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, golfing, being a beach bum, cooking, and reading, NASCAR, The Diamondbacks, traveling, camping and living life to the fullest! He leaves behind his loving wife Judy Shirk, his daughter Deanna Shannon, his son Darrel Shirk, stepdaughters Lori Mitchell and Brenda Hyde, grandchildren Trevor Gazaway, Maddie Gazaway, Joe Shannon, Noah Shannon, Baylie Rose Shirk and a large family that loved him deeply. He was well known as Wendy and when on the river and riding motorcycles everyone called him Captain Wendy. He was a great man and a friend to everyone who knew him, he will be deeply missed. Wendell requested a private service with family.