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Mark Voss
February 8, 2011
Dr. Shoemaker was the medical director at several nursing homes where I was the rehab director or staff therapist at. He was truly a good guy and physician and always took the time to listen to therapists and patients.. He was a credit to his profession and will truly be missed.
May 17, 2010
May his memory be a blessing.
Sherry Harwood
Carl Swanson
April 30, 2010
"Doc" had a "transcendent warmth, a listening ear of total understanding and foregivenesss, a humble wisdom." He is already sorely missed.
Robin Pearson
April 28, 2010
MY heart goes out to Dr. Shoemakers family. He was more than just a doctor he was a close friend and he really cared about me and my family. There will never be another like Dr. Shoemaker he will be greatly missed. Ms. Debi and Elizabeth know that we are here for you if you need anything.
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Melanie Ahrens
April 21, 2010
"My thoughts and prayers are with you. "
Pamela Cook
April 17, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Henny Banning
April 16, 2010
It is with great saddness that I write this heartfelt message for the dear family of Dr. James G. Shoemaker. Dr. Shoemaker took wonderful care of my Mother, Mrs. Marjorie Page Banning for a number of years when Mom was in a Nursing Home. He was dear, gentle, with warmth, we are forever grateful for his genuine attention given our Mother. May God be with you and give you peace during this very tragic time. Dr. Shoemaker touched not only our hearts, yet I know he touched thousands...what a great gift. Thank you Dr. Shoemaker from the bottom of our hearts. Henny and Frank Banning
Mary Gabriel
April 14, 2010
Dr. Shoemaker was a dear, dear man. For so many years he and his family were so kind and caring to me and many members of my family, especially to my brother, Jim. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Debi, Elizabeth, and all Doc's family.
Wade & Lindsey
April 13, 2010
We are so blessed to have known such a caring and devoted man. The way he and his family treated us was so much more than any patient could have asked of a doctor and staff. He had a way about him that put us at ease no matter what problems we threw at him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his wonderful family. The Shoemaker's will always hold a special place in our hearts.
kimberly matus
April 9, 2010
my prayers are with the Shoemaker's family,I am sorry for your loss of a great man, he will be missed..
Ernie & Gwen Casados
April 7, 2010
The services were so beautiful today, and I didn't have the chance to tell you, but when I met Gerry 26 years ago, (Diane sent me to him) he was as sweet a Dr. then and caring as he was 3 weeks ago when Ernie and I last saw him. He could explain everything to you about your illness and slip in all the funny stories and family history, he could keep you so interested and amazed, how bright this man was. He was not just my Doc, he was my counselor, as well as Debi, Elizabeth and Keli too! I love you all, He was also my FRIEND, and I grew to love your entire family, they became family to me...and don't know what I'd done if I hadn't been able to pick up that phone and call. Gerry was a "One of a Kind" Doc and I will never be able to replace him, he genuinely cared about his patients, and you left feeling better just to have been in his presence and having him make you laugh. A story he told Ernie and I a few weeks ago was so funny & cute, that the evening we came home and went to bed, I heard Ernie chuckling and I said "Whats so funmy", he said "Oh what Doc was telling us today at his office", that is so funny! He just had that way about him, you always felt special. And Debi would have to send Elizabeth or Keli in to get him out of the room, because he had been with us an hour to a hour and a half..we loved it though..and hope we didn't make anyone mad for the wait... And Debi, Elizabeth and Keli, you better pick up that phone anytime and talk to me, you have been there for me through my losses and I want to be here for you all. I love you all so much and will miss my Doc...so much! I hope knowing he is with God will give you some comfort, but it will be a time of healing....and I will be here, just a phone call away. Gwen and Ernie Casados
Doug Harvey
April 7, 2010
Dr. Shoemaker was a true friend and great physician. I am sure that he is resting comfortably with the Lord with his parents by his side. May his memory live forever in the hearts of all of us. God Bless you Dr. Shoemaker and thanks for being my friend and doctor.
Rebecca Whitelaw
April 7, 2010
May God bless the Shoemaker family with peace during this difficult time of greif and disbeleif. For those of us who knew him professionally, we also knew him personally. He was the doctor that always had a kind word and a story to tell - you felt an immediate kinship with him and knew that he really listened and cared about each person he came across.
I was shocked to hear of Doctor Shoemaker's sudden departure - Heaven must have needed a good doctor and a great man 'stat'. Rest in Peace Doc.
April 7, 2010
Our prayers and best wishes go out the Dr. Shoemaker's family. Houston has lost a great advocate for the geriatric community. The compassion and attention that he provided to his patients will be remembered always.
Tom Thompson, A*Med Community Hospice
Eric Hill
April 7, 2010
I was introduced to Dr. Shoemaker within the last few years. What a shame I only knew him for a brief period of time. He was an amazing man, doctor, human and great listener. He always took the time to listen to me complain about my aches or pains or job or whatever! He and I always talked about my life as a CPA. He loved talking taxes and business. I am truly better off to have known this awesome man. I am still in disbelief, but rest knowing that he will always be a shining star above. The last conversation we had was all about my Ipod. That was just how cool he was! He was asking me all about the apps on it and telling me about the newest ones he downloaded on his Ipod. What an incredible doc---I miss him and his family A TON already!
Daryl McMullen
April 6, 2010
I've been a patient of Doc's for over 15 years and he was the best. I could go there not feeling well and he would say "gonna fix you up and you're gonna feel better" and I always did, thanks to Doc. Lord knows I don't know what I'm gonna do without him. Doc will truly be missed and I feel so blessed to have known him as well as Debbie, Elizabeth and Keli. God Bless You All!!!!
Mark & Elizabeth Petrusek
April 6, 2010
Our deepest condolences to Dr. James Shoemaker's family. It's been an honor to have been friends with Dr. Shoemaker and his patients for over 15 years. Thank you for always being a wonder person & Doctor to me and my family. We'll always love you and miss you god bless you.
Carolyn Drake
April 6, 2010
Shoemaker family,
A physician who was kind, caring, compassionate, and one who believed in his Hippocratic Oath. He was born to be "Doc" and the heavens are shining brighter with the new star that God has called home. He will be sorely missed and I was blessed to be cared for, along with my kids Godfather Bob. "Doc" transcended what he knew from medical school and applied humor with excellent listening skills to his brand of medicine. The earth has lost a great physician and God has acquired a good and faithful man!!! Hugs, Carolyn Drake
John Ike, MD
April 6, 2010
DR. Shoemaker was a true friend of mine. Our last conversation was on 03/30/2010. I miss him so much. May the Lord comfort his family.
Famata Dean
April 6, 2010
I trust that you are resting comfortably with the Lord. You will be missed and I hope your family will find comfort in the fact that our faith tells us that you all will meet again.
Rest in peace Dr. Shoemaker and may God almighty strengthen your family during these difficult times.
Famata Dean
(Woodwind Lakes)
April 6, 2010
I was stunned to learn of Dr. Shoemakers death. He was a wonderful man,a kind and caring physician. My heart aches for his family but I hold to the faith and know that he is home.
Lee Chambliss-Holt
Jennifer Schmer, LVN
April 6, 2010
To the Shoemaker Family,
Dr Shoemaker is gone, but will never be forgotten. His light is shining in heaven just as it did here on earth.
I will miss the long talks we use to have. I had the privilge of working with Dr Shoemaker for 13yrs, he cared for patients and staff as if they were his family what a blessed and humble man he was.
Kaye Duncan
April 6, 2010
Dearest Debi and family, Words cannot express the sorrow that we feel. Gerry was a very gifted and compassionate person. I pray that you will feel God's comforting arms holding you up in the days to come. Love, Kaye
Jennifer Cantu
April 6, 2010
Dr Shoemaker was a wonderful man who did a lot for his patients out of the kindness of his heart. I am honored that I got a chance to work with him and I know he will be missed. My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone that was touched by him....
Jennifer Cantu and Family
April 6, 2010
Dad, Father, Step Father, grandfather and my first doc.....I love you and not one day has gone by that I think, smell and pray with you cause I know your with me....I can't thank you enough for being the man, husband and father you are and were... I miss your smile, voice and your tricks with my girls, its so hard to write everything... but I can say this you made my mom so happy and you made us a family....Thank you for being you, I miss you everyday, but when I think in my heart I know the Lord took you for his own reason and one day I will know why....until then ....I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU
Jim & Diane Peterson
April 6, 2010
Dear Debi,
Jim & I send our heartfelt sympathy at this sad time. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
We are here for you now and always.
Vicki Brown-Sobecki
April 6, 2010
Condolences to Dr. Shoemaker's family, friends and co-workers. I had the honor of swimming with Dr. Shoemaker on the Dad's Club Swimming team. He will be missed.
Diana Ruffin
April 6, 2010
I continue to be saddened each time I think of the great loss of Dr. Shoemaker. I have worked with him for 8 years at Memorial Southwest Hospital as a social worker. I will miss our wonderfully unique conversations we have had the past many years. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Diana Ruffin
ed meaux
April 6, 2010
Debbie & family, Judy and I are so sorry for your loss. I know how much Gerry meant to all of you. He was a kind and gentle man who loved helping others and will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You. Love/Ed & Judy Meaux
April 6, 2010
You have my deepest sympathy. I was a high school classmate of Gerry's. Although I have not seen him since 1968, I greeted this news with great sadness. When I think of Gerry in our high school days I think of his gentle soul. I hope you find some comfort in the fact that my thoughts of Gerry in those days simply make me smile. I am so sorry for your loss. Paul Van Osselaer
April 6, 2010
Just know that he's in a beter place and he's watching over his family still. Doc will forever be missed, most especially the way he handled people, especially his patients. To me he was a "Gentle Giant".I will miss Doc. To his family, stay strong and keep your hands in God's hand and know that you'll see him again. Love and Paece be with you, and God Bless and keep you.
April 6, 2010
Dear Debbie, Ashley, Elizabeth and Kelly
I can't even begin to tell how sad I am for you! I know your hearts are suffering and I don't have any words big enough to help comfort you with the loss of Doc. I am so incredibly happy that I came to see him the day before God called him home..What a blessing I feel to have had the chance to hear his voice, listen to his stories and hear him say " I'll be right back". :) What a kind soul, Doc was so very much more that a doctor he was the caretaker of my whole family and most importantly he cared so lovingly for my husband in his last days. For this I will always be so incredibly grateful. I know that Doc and Jim are together telling stories and watching over us.
Thank you for sharing him with us!! May God comfort and guide you as you grieve the loss of your husband and father.
My Love to you all,
Elaine Chambers
Jean Morgan, RN
April 5, 2010
I had the honor of getting to know Dr. Shoemaker while working as a nurse at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, 4th floor. He was one of kindest physicians there and I was shocked and saddened by his passing. He was never too busy to share a light moment and he always brightened my day. What a loss to so many people...my sincere condolences to Mrs. Shoemaker and his entire family.
Donna Danna
April 5, 2010
To The Shoemaker Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the lost of Dr. Shoemaker. He was the best doctor I have ever had. He would listen and could tell you what is wrong so fast. I am gonna miss him. I will never find another doctor like him. He will be missed dearly. My prayers are with the family.
April 5, 2010
Love of family, dedication to his profession, and genuine caring were but a few of the qualities of this good and decent man. We shall remember him fondly for a very long time.
Love and condolences,
M. D. Voss family (Richmond, TX)
Ann Becker
April 5, 2010
Deborah, I only had the pleasure of meeting you and Dr. Shoemaker once at a Christmas party that you attended with Sarah Duncan. I am very sorry for your loss and know that he will be incredibly missed by all that knew him.
April 5, 2010
Jodie-- I'm so sorry . And also sorry to read that you lost your other brother,too. Prayers & blessings to you. I tried to call you last yr, but your phone number has evidently changed. Please call me. Blessings, Ann/Melissa Balivet
noemi reyna
April 5, 2010
I worked with Dr.Shoemaker. He was an very very nice person. He will be missed. My Prayers Are With The Family
Suzanne Carso, LVN
April 5, 2010
I had the privilege of knowing Dr. Shoemaker as a physician, as well as a human being, who had a wonderful sense of humor, was never condescending, and was always approachable and pleasant. He was your garden variety, all around nice guy, and he will be missed.
JoAnn Shepard
April 5, 2010
My family and I have been patients of Dr Shoemaker and friends to his family for years. He will be greatly missed. I doubt we will ever find another doctor so willig to share of his time and wisdom as much as Doc. Debbie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls at this time. Love, The Shepards
Maxine Cox
April 5, 2010
I was a new patient to Dr. Shoemaker, he took the time to listen and explain. The office staff was wonderful. God bless him and his family. Sincerely
Natalie Donahue
April 5, 2010
I have known Dr. Shoemaker for about 7 years. I first met him at Kateland Square in Richmond, Tx now known as Cambridge Healthcare Center. He was also the doctor of over 90% of our residents at Rosenberg Health and Rehab in Rosenberg, Tx. I just want to say I will truly miss him. He is one of kind. So warm, friendly and delightful. He was one in a million. I know God called him home but it just hurts. It was so sudden and shocking ot learn of his death. You will truly be missed. We all love you. May God Bless your family.
Rev. James Franklin
April 5, 2010
To Doc and his wife and family, you loved him and we love him but God loved him the best so he gave him rest to be with the Doctor's who have gone on before him so Doc I say take your seat in Heaven your work is done.
Marlene Portwood
April 5, 2010
I did not know this wonderful man; however, his father Roger delivered my brother and sister (twins) in 1959 and we used him as our wonderful doctor until 1979. He and his wife Edith became friends of our family. I remember my parents calling him in the middle of the night and he would come if need be. We loved him and it sounds like Gerry followed in his dad's footsteps. We are saddened by this loss of a great man.
bertha motte
April 5, 2010
I have been a patient of dr shoemaker for years, I did not just loose a great dr, I feel that I lost a great listener and someone that was truly an inspiration, My prayers to deborah, elizabeth and keli, they kept dr shoemakers office running....deborah, keep your eye on jesus...I know that dr shoemaker is looking around heaven for a great cook like yourself...god bless....
Brian Stephenson & Therese Roig
April 5, 2010
We feel lucky to have been your friends and patients for the last few years. The world is better for having had you in it. Your humor and kindness will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Wanda & Kavellia Goffney
April 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy Bonner
April 5, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Felice Osborne
April 5, 2010
To The Shoemaker Family,
I am proud to say that I knew Dr. Shoemaker and proud to have worked with him. May God Bless you and your family in this hour and in the days to come. May you fell God's arms of comfort in the time when you have no one around you. May God lift you up. I know he will and I know Dr. Shoemaker is sitting at the table dinning with the Lord and waiting for us. We have truly lost a shinning star but I for one will work harder to be where he is. The pleasure was mine to know a true man of God like Dr. Shoemaker. God Bless.
Carl Swanson
April 5, 2010
I was a patient of "Doc" Shoemaker for twenty years and he became a friend as well as my physician. He had an innate ability to diagnose illnesses very quickly and was always so compassionate in consultations. I shall miss his quick smile, our long conversations and the security of knowing he was MY doctor and friend.
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