Jeri Shoemaker

Still missing you, my friend. Wish you and Missy were still here with me.

I wrote this poem many years ago. Sadly, Missy, Jeri and I never got to grow old together. Three Old Friends The Three Musketeers, my friends and I. A strong woman-bond of acceptance and respect, A forever friendship of triumphs and adversities. The hours spent in animated argument and raucous laughter till mascara-tinted tears run freely down our faces. When I observe old women strolling with arms linked and heads tilted together in intimate conversation, I fondly envision my friends...

Still missing my friend.

Time has not softened how much I miss having Jeri as a friend. I always thought that she, Missy Moses, and I would be crazy old ladies together still making memories. When I see older women together laughing, I see how much I've missed not having these two wonderful women in my life. I am just thankful for the time we did share. Love you.

May Jeri live on through the lives that she has touched!

Jeri hired me to be the first kindergarten teacher at her beloved WNS.
I loved every minute I spent with her and the fabulous faculty and staff!
Jeri created a dynamic and joyful school where we all could thrive. Jeri you touched all of our lives in a very special way!

Jeri was such an important factor in our son Neal's life. She was the principal at WNS and the year Neal Manegold graduated and moved to Windward for high school, Jeri went to Windward as well. She and all the founders of WNS laid the foundation that has today become a real educational asset in Westchester. Jim and I send our condolences to her family.

An amazing principal who left her mark on so many students. I am privileged to have been of her students. Thank you for all you did for us at WNS.

My first principal who hired me right out of UCLA two weeks before school started. Gave me a big box of books and said, "Here you go." She was a fabulous mentor, a builder of character, a fellow Bruin, and just an all around great person. I am so sad to hear of her passing, but blessed to have crossed paths with her in my life. She has left a permanent mark on who I am today. Go Bruins! for the biggest "UCLAFAN" of all.