Wilma Shoemaker Tyrone

Wilma Shoemaker Tyrone December 25, 1925 - October 20, 2010 Wilma was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, one of two children of Frank and Gladys Shoemaker. She graduated from Fillmore High School in 1943. In 1946 Wilma married Frank Young, who passed away in 1952. She married Clay Tyrone in 1961 and he died in 1963. Her brother, Waldo Shoemaker, also predeceased her. She was employed in Indiana by the Associates Investment Company for 10 years. Wilma moved to Bakersfield in 1953 and was employed for 32 years by ARCO Oil & Gas Company, holding many positions and retiring in 1985 as an Executive Secretary. After her retirement she worked as a volunteer for a number of organizations: Vita Program, Bakersfield City Schools, Election Board and others. Wilma was a longtime member of the Mavericks club and enjoyed dancing and socializing with her friends. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Phyllis Shoemaker, and cousins, Diane Meacham and Dorette Pope. Visitation will be on Monday, October 25, 2010, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Greenlawn Memorial Chapel, 3700 River Blvd. At her request, there will be no funeral service. In Wilma's memory, a donation may be made to the American Heart Association. Greenlawn Mortuary www.bakersfield.com/obits