Norman Ray Shoemaker

Norman Ray Shoemaker

Norman Shoemaker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 7, 2019.
Norman was born on April 30, 1954 and passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Norman was a resident of Canon City, Colorado at the time of passing. Norman sacrificed his last year of high school to join the United States Navy and proudly served during the Vietnam War as an electrician's mate on the U.S.S. Dubuque from 1971 to 1973. Colorado arrangements are through Holt Family Funeral Home, with arrangements pending for a memorial service in Nacogdoches, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to 21st Century Heroes (www.21stcenturyheroes.org, P.O. Box 806, Teton Village, WY 83025).

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February 28, 2025

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July 30, 2019

Diane Shoemaker-Wilcox posted to the memorial.

March 6, 2019

Merle Long posted to the memorial.

Diana Ripoll

February 28, 2025

Coincidentally today I spent a lot of time looking at the print of this painting that I gave Norm and his beautiful wife for their wedding. It's called The Never Ending path. Norman was such a cool loving man I enjoyed his company so much. God bless you Norman! Always in our hearts!

Diane Shoemaker-Wilcox

July 30, 2019

Dear family, I'm sorry to hear so late of Norman's passing.
Diane Shoemaker Wilcox
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Merle Long

March 6, 2019

Norman was a great Friend from my childhood. May God give you peace and comfort at this sad time. I am so sorry for your loss. I know he is resting in the arms of Jesus!

Beth Carhcart. ( Varley )

March 5, 2019

Norman was like a brother for many years as my Mom kept him and Reeva for a while. I loved Norman and he loved our little family. He was the same age and in the same grade as my sister. We were close "neighborhood " kids and I know he and my sister are in heaven now catching up. Im sorry for your family's loss. God be wirh you all.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Vicki Astley

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Nelda Porter

March 4, 2019

I will never forget the day he took time to help me in my time of need. He was a great guy!

March 3, 2019

So sorry for your loss. I'm glad we got to see him last year.
Dale and Cindy Shoemaker

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Judy McLean

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Karleen Stratton

March 2, 2019

So very sorry! Love and prayers for Katrina and his family. ~ Steve, Karleen, Cassidy and Jared

Bubba Dees

March 2, 2019

Very sorry to hear about Normans passing. I really wish I could attend the service but know I am praying for the Shoemakers and family

Diana Ferguson Ripoll

March 2, 2019

We all have happy memories of playing out in Grandma Shoemakers front yard and sliding down whitehill cardboard boxes! Most recent memories from precious family get-togethers are just plain enjoying chatting with this genuinely happy kind interesting man! Norman was such a great guy! All of us are so deeply saddened by the loss of such a sweet man. A true blue Shoemaker through and through!Our most sincere condolences to the entire family God Bless you all. Rest in Peace Cousin Diana,Dakota,Nikolas and John Michael

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