Catherine A. Shanks, 58, died July 20, 2005, in Fort Pierce, Florida.Catherine was born in Irvington, New Jersey, and has been a resident of Fort Pierce for 6 years coming from Stuart, Florida.Mrs. Shanks was a Public Affairs officer in the military Army.She enjoyed crafts, sewing, art and writing.Catherine is survived by her husband of 40 years, Donald Shanks of Fort Pierce, Fl., son, Donald R. Shanks, Jr. of Seattle, Washington, daughter, Annette M. Shanks, of Tallahassee, Fl., 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.