John Wesley Shenk

Background

Shenk, John Wesley was born on October 9, 1915 in Southern Pasadena, California, United States. Son of John Wesley and Lenah (Custer) Shenk.

Education

Bachelor, Stanford University, 1938; Doctor of Laws, Southwestern U., 1947.

Career

Deputy clerk, California District Court Appeals, Los Angeles, 1941-1942; partner, Young O'Hara & Shenk, Los Angeles, 1947-1954; private practice, Los Angeles, 1954-1960; partner, Tremaine & Shenk, Los Angeles, 1960-1978; partner, Tremaine, Shenk, Strood & Robbins, 1978-1990; private practice, Pasadena, California, since 1990.

Achievements

• John Wesley Shenk has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, trustee Southwestern U. School Law, Los Angeles, 1976-1990. President SanGabriel (California) Cemetary Association, 1980-1997, Los Angeles County Young Representatives, 1953-1954, Pasadena (California) Representatives, 1959. President Scripps Home for Aged, Pasadena, since 1992.

Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Chancery Club (president 1987-1988), Phi Delta Phi (president 1974-1975, board of directors).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, bridge.

Connections

Married Bessie Seward, June 8, 1940;children: Sally (deceased), Thomas M.

Father:

John Wesley Shenk

Mother:

Lenah (Custer) Shenk

Spouse:

Bessie Seward

child:

Sally Shenk (deceased)

child:

Thomas M. Shenk