Victor "Vic" P. Shanks, Sr

Victor “Vic” Shanks, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home after a short illness on April 1, 2023. Vic was born on January 4, 1950, in Poplar, MT to Joyce and Everett Shanks. Their family then moved to Great Falls the following year. Vic attended schools in Great Falls and married Chris Murphy in 1969. They later divorced.

Vic started his career as a carpenter in 1970, working for various contractors until 1972 when he started his own construction business “Vic Shanks Builder.” In 1982 he established “Great Plains Insulation” which he ran until his retirement in 2015. He enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, motorcycles, hunting, traveling, and making new friends. He never met a stranger! He was a man of faith and currently belonged to Faith Lutheran Church.

Vic is survived by sons, Vic Jr., Scott, and Chase (Angel) Shanks; four grandchildren, Taylor Shanks, Kassidy (Trevor) Mills, and Kaleb (Gracie) Yost; two great-grandchildren, Jaxon, and Jasper Mills and one more blessing on the way; brother, Timothy (Connie) Shanks; sister, Linda (Don) Corey; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett, and Joyce Shanks.

Funeral services will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (1410 13 ^th Street South, Great Falls, Montana)