Robert "Bob" Shoemaker

Bob was reminded me of some of the great Dad figures like Jim Anderson in "Father Knows Best". Those of us who watched the show, the reruns are still on TV. It showed the humanity of a family working together, just like the Shoemaker family. Bob was 100% family first but he was always very generous to others. He served our State in the legislature and our Country in World War 2. He was so proud of West Coast Shoe Company which thrives to this day after 100 years in business. The...

In 1980 About 18 percent of all Oregonians, and more than 20 percent of our children, were without medical coverage. They were, in effect, excluded from our health care system. In 1993 Senator Shoemaker along with Senator Kitzhaber, many legislators, advocates, and those impacted by a lack of affordable Healthcare were the architects of what is now known as the Oregon Health Plan. To say he was simply the Chair of the Senate Committee that crafted the original plan ((SB 935?) does not...

Bob Shoemaker was a true American Patriot who bravely served our country in World War 2 in the Army Air Corps. He was part of the Greatest Generation who saved the world and millions of people from oppression.

He was most proud of his outstanding family and he always took the time to engage in conversation and mention how proud he was of his family.

His smile and laugh were ever present and he was at ease talking to people.

He had a clear sense of purpose and...

Hi Jeanne, Not sure if you will remember me....I helped You and Bob select your furniture many years ago. After reading Bob's life story in the Oregonian it brought back some very warm and pleasant memories of our working together. The picture your family selected for the paper was perfect! I have helped many, many people but you and Bob have a very special place in my heart. You made a wonderful couple and I feel blessed to have known both of you. My Loving Thoughts, Sharon...