Norman Jay Shoemaker

May 21, 1942 - September 04, 2018

BORN

May 21, 1942

DIED

September 04, 2018

Norman Shoemaker Obituary

Norm passed away on September 4, 2018, age 76 years, at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria. Norm will be dearly missed by his two sons Scott (Laurie) Acton, ON and Rob Victoria; his grandchildren Varyn and Aleks; and his brothers Denis White Rock, Barton (Barbara) Boundary Bay and Jay (Maryann) Victoria; and his six nieces and nephews. Born in Vancouver, Norm graduated from UBC and taught commerce at Winston Churchill in Vancouver for 34 years. Norm spent the majority of his adult life in Tsawwassen where he was active for many years in the South Delta Minor Hockey Association. In the SDMHA, he held a number of positions from coach to president, was manager of the B.C.'s Best Ever elite hockey program and in 1998, Norm was recognized by the SDMHA with a Life Time Achievement Award. Norm's other passion was golf. He was a member of Beach Grove for over 30 years and in 2015, moved to Victoria and joined Royal Colwood. He cherished the friendships he made over the years at both golf courses. Above all, Norm loved his family. From his biannual visits to Scott's family in Ontario or his weekly luncheon with his son Rob or golf games with his brothers and friends or a wee dram on the patio with his nieces and nephews. Norm cherished these times.

A Celebration of Life for Norm's family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 27th at Royal Colwood Golf Club, 629 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria from 1:00-3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Asthma Society of Canada would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

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Published by Delta Optimist from Sep. 13 to Sep. 15, 2018.

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January 9, 2021

Churchill !!

Bob Johnston

January 1, 2021

I have only today learned of Norm's passing.
We joined Air Cadets together in 1958. Norm was the first of the great guys including his brothers that came into my life through the Air Cadets.
Thanks for great memories Norm. Wonderful meeting you and Jay again in Scotland in 1999. Sorry we did not get that planned golf game in.
You are remembered with great admiration.

Gerald Wong

November 16, 2020

Mr. Shoemaker was such and inspiration to me. I studied accounting because of him and HR made sense of the world in the eyes of a teenager. He taught us how to enter the business world and that led me to work at an audit firm which eventually led to banking and now living in Tokyo recruiting accountants. He was the man. Rest in peace Mr. Shoemaker and thank you for your guidance.

Natalie Wong

November 15, 2020

Belated Condolences to the family, as I have just learned of this sad news. Mr Shoemaker was an awesome teacher, I enjoyed his classes. Accounting 11 and 12. Back in the 80’s. He told us to consider purchasing CSB’s back then, so I did. I made a nice bit of money for myself. Until we meet again.

Kersti and Brian Shoemaker

October 5, 2018

With our deepest sympathy

Tony Bruchet

September 17, 2018

You were such a nice man who helped me through High School. So glad I had a chance to get to know you. May you rest in peace.

September 15, 2018

Scott, Rob & family
Sorry to hear of this tremendous loss to the family.
Our family appreciated all of your Dad's efforts and work in Minor Hockey in South Delta. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Leiana & Craig Wilson

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