Byrl R. Shoemaker

SHOEMAKER Byrl R. Shoemaker, Ph.D., age 93, of Columbus, Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Riverside Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Charley and Beulah Shoemaker, brothers Lt. Kenneth E. Shoemaker and Charles E. Shoemaker, and infant daughter Charlene Ann Shoemaker. Survived by loving wife of 75 years, Dorothy Mary (Curren) Shoemaker; children, Judith (Robert) Hinkle, Gary (Donna) Shoemaker, Carole (Rollin) Shaffer; grandchildren, Edward L. Johnston, Cynthia D. (Eric) Adams, Sherrilu (Daryl) Lauth, Loriann (Kent) Sheeler, Kimberlee (Matthew) Smith, Amy Ann (James) Allen, Lisa N. (Anthony) Ponziani; 15 great- grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews. Byrl earned his Bachelors of Science in Education, Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy; all at The Ohio State University. Veteran World War II, Lieutenant (jg) U.S. Navy. Consultant for the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation, Executive Director, Vocational and Career Education, State Department of Education, Ohio. Supervisor, Trade and Industrial Education, Division of Vocational Ed., State Department of Education, Ohio. Supervisor, Findlay Public Schools. Teacher in Mifflin Township, Franklin County; Sylvania, Ohio: Columbus City. Byrl's major contributions to education include: Development of the system of Vocational and Career Programs over the State of Ohio; development of the two-year Post High School Technician Education Centers that have grown into the system of Community Colleges over the State of Ohio; development and implementation of a system of certifying automotive repair training programs that meet standards set by the automotive industry at the national level. Member of Phi Delta Kappa, Iota Lambda Sigma. Past President, American Vocational Association and Board of the National Institute Automotive Service for Excellence. Byrl received the Governor's Award for Excellence of Achievement Benefiting Mankind (twice); Outstanding Service Award, American Vocational Association; Carl Perkins Humanitarian Award; Ohio Pioneer to Education, State Board of Education, Ohio; Award of Commendation, in Appreciation for Exemplary Leadership in providing the citizens of Ohio with the most comprehensive system of Vocation Education in the nation, presented by the Ohio Association of Joint Vocational Superintendents. In 2011 The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF) created The Byrl R. Shoemaker Award. This award will be presented annually to honor an individual or organization for extra ordinary contributions and dedication to excellence in automotive education. Dr. Shoemaker has been affectionately referred to as The Founding Father of NATEF. Member of Neoacacia Lodge #595 F.&A.M., Chapter, Council, Columbus Commandery, Scioto Consistory, Valley of Columbus, Honorary 33rd Degree, Aladdin Shrine, Past Patron Corinthian Chapter #393 O.E.S. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2012 at Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 W. Henderson Rd., Columbus, OH. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH 43085. Masonic Service 8 p.m. followed by a Commandery Service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. For the furtherance of career and technical education in Ohio, contributions may be made to The Byrl R. Shoemaker Memorial Fund, C/O Ohio ACTE, 38 Commerce Park Drive, Suite D, Westerville, OH 43082. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com.