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James Colson Schoonmaker

Jacksonville, Florida

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SCHOONMAKER, JAMES COLSON Jacksonville - Colonel James Colson Schoonmaker, USAF passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007 in Jacksonville, FL. Colonel Schoonmaker was born to Colonel Lucas E. and Gladys Colson Schoonmaker at Ft. McClelland, Alabama, November 20, 1934. He was educated in Florida...

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Dear Dorothy Schoonmaker Henderson, We in "the gang" have happy memories of Colson's happy disposition, his tremendous pride in his (then) only grandson, many interests. We were friends for so many years. God bless Colson — we miss him still. No doubt he and my beloved Pierce have had a reunion in heaven. Love, Helene

Dear Verna Lois,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Our hope is that the concern and care of family and friends will support you in this sad time. Please know that ur prayers are being offered for you. I wish we were closer geographically, but we are close in spirit.
Peace...
Mary and Jack Kerr

Mary and I attended Robert E. Lee High School, Jacksonville, Florida with Verna Lois, while Mary and Verna Lois were in the same class of 1955. Then by coincidence, Jim and I attended in 1971 the fifth year of Command & General Staff College in Tampa, Florida. Then Jim and I remained in the USArmy Reserves in the Tampa Bay Area, he in the 31st Boat Command, and I in the Tampa USAR School until I was transferred to Atlanta, Ga. in 1980, and then susequently, to So. Barrington, Illinois in...

My prayer for you and your family is that God will bring you comfort through the memories and love you shared. I enjoyed working with Mr. Schoonmaker during his years with the School District. I know he will be greatly missed.

Brenda Pressly-McCoy

We shared our youth and carefree younger days with Colson, and our friendship continued as we grew older, with the added pleasure of knowing you, Verna. It is wonderful that Colson found personal happiness through you.

We are so very sad at Colson's premature death. Our hearts are with you and the family, his brother and sisters, his children and yours. We will pray for all of you.

Helene and Pierce

Dear Verna, David and I our praying for you and your family. Love you.

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. I have many fond memories of working for Mr. Schoonmaker which will always remain in my heart. Verna my sincerest sympathy to you and the family. Love Bruni and Bill Magent

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Please accept our deepest sympathies.