Dylan Tressler Shanks

On December 23, 1985 Jan and Frank Shanks received an early Christmas gift with the arrival

of Dylan Tressler Shanks. Dylan spent his early childhood years in Glasgow MT and was an

active and talented athlete in multiple sports (excelling in baseball!). His family eventually

moved to Columbus MT, where he graduated from high school. During his adolescence and

high school years, his athletic focus changed from traditional sports to developing a true

appreciation & enjoyment of the solace provided while spending time in nature. Snowboarding

became a passion that he continued to enjoy at every opportunity, especially in the backcountry.

Hiking, camping, fishing and spending time on the water were cherished times for Dylan.

Dylan became intrigued with the home brewing process of beer and this interest became a

career path that engaged his amazing creativity and allowed him to experience incredible

personal success in the artisan brewing world, working as a lead brewer for Red Lodge Ales

and most recently at Wildlife Brewing in Victor ID. Dylan’s outgoing personality & crazy sense of

humor endeared him to countless friends of all ages throughout Montana and his new Idaho

home.

On April 25, 2016, a new star appeared in the early morning sky as Dylan left his earthly home

to watch over the family and friends that love him dearly. He leaves behind his loving parents of

Red Lodge, brothers; Paige Shanks (Rebecca) Bozeman and Mason Shanks (Jami Lindgren)

Billings, nephew; Porter Shanks Bozeman, Grandmother; Gloria Shanks Glasgow, Uncle; Leo

Shanks (Lori) Roundup, Aunts; Melody Lind (Jim) Polson, Jacquie Tressler Budde (Michael)

Bozeman, Jill Tressler Bozeman, and numerous great aunts, great uncles, cousins and last but

not least, his always faithful canine companion, Sesi.

He joins his departed loved ones, Grandparents; Frank Shanks Sr. and Byron and Lois Tressler.

A Celebration of Dylan’s life will be held at Red Lodge Ales in Red Lodge MT on Saturday May

7, 2016 starting @ 2:30pm. Please come and share your memories of this very special man with

his family and friends. Cheers!