Duane Woodrow Shackelford, age 62, of Monument, passed away on June 9, 2018 at his home. He was born February 21, 1956 in Denver, Colorado, to Jim and Tresa (Burris) Shackelford. Duane was known by many of his family and friends as “Pete” or “Slim” and graduated from Oakley High School.
He worked for many years at the Pioneer Feedlot in Oakley and enjoyed his job there. “Pete”/”Slim” loved to run the big equipment and even after he stopped working, he still loved to tinker with his front-end loader and his other machinery. He was a collector of many things. Slim loved to sit and watch movies and enjoyed visiting with his family and friends at social gatherings. His family wishes to thank everyone for all their support, assistance, and prayers.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brothers: Harold Burris of Oakley and Lincoln Bohall, and sisters: Shirley Arnberger of Colby, Elaine Prom of Monument, and Sharon DeSpain of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2018, at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley, with Pastor Bob Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in the Monument Township Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home, Oakley. Memorials to the Duane Shackelford Memorial Fund may be sent to the funeral home, PO Box 221, Oakley 67748.
Guestbook: www.kennedykosterfh.com