Obituary of Brad Shantz

Shantz, Bradley James “Brad” ~ Passed away suddenly as the result of a heart attack on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the age of 46 years. Devoted husband of Wendy (Fox) Shantz of Elmira. Brad was adored by his children Riley, Ryan and Kayla. Much loved son of Wilf and Chris Shantz of West Montrose and caring brother of Julie Shantz of Kitchener. Dear son-in-law of Doug and Judy Fox of Carthage and brother-in-law of Douglas and Sarah Fox of Plattsville. Fun-loving uncle of Ashley Fox. Brad was a long-time employee, with a perfect driving record, of Thur Transport for almost 30 years. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Monday evening, January 30, 2012 from 7-9 and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 1 p.m. with The Rev. Dr. Linda J. Bell officiating, followed by interment in the Elmira Union Cemetery. In Brad’s memory, donations to Gale Presbyterian Church Building Fund or a trust fund for Wendy and her children would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Service Summary Visitation: At the funeral home on Monday, January 30, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. ~ Funeral Service: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira with The Rev. Dr. Linda J. Bell officiating followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery ~ Donations: Gale Presbyterian Church Building Fund (2 Cross Street, Elmira, ON N3B 2S4) or a trust fund for Wendy and her children (call the funeral home at 519-669-2207)