Howard (Dusty) Shook

Mr. Howard  (Dusty) Shook, age 71, passed away, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Waco surrounded by his family. 

Visitation was held Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at Adams Funeral Home.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Lakeview Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Marlin with Pastor David Cruz officiating.  Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery. 

Dusty was born on March 4, 1950, to CJ and Tessie Shook in Marlin.  He married Diane, the love of his life, on June 21, 2004.  

Mr. Shook loved to go hunting and fishing but his true love was his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a cattle buyer and a great mechanic.   

He is survived by his wife, Diane Shook of Otto; children, Shelly Kaluzniak and husband Don, of Grandview, Lyndsey Maggard and husband Josh of Waco, Christine Brinkmann of Temple, and E.J. Gonzales and wife Melissa of Mart; grandchildren, Blake, Nathan, Claudia, Hunter, Piper, Chris, Tyler, Brayden, and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Payton, Layla, and Easton; brother, Rusty Shook and his wife Sally; sister, Nancy Radle and husband Bobby; and sister-in-law, Vickie Shook.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ross; and grandson, Joshua.

Pallbearers are Brayden, Chris, E.J., Gabriel, Hunter, Max, Nathan and Tyler.  Honorary Pallbearers are Ivan and Matthew.

Memorials may be made to Lakeview Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Marlin.