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Pauline Shoemaker Obituary

Pauline R. (Lankton) Shoemaker Lansing Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, died November 27, 2010, at the age of 91. Pauline Lankton was born in Lansing, Michigan, April 15, 1919, to Charles and Rosa (Vickery) Lankton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence K. Shoemaker in 1986; three sisters, two brothers, five brothers-in-law, and six sisters-in-law. Surviving are her daughter, Karen (Les) Hewitt of Sarasota, Florida; son, Jon (Joanne) Shoemaker of Lansing, Michigan; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Pauline was a lifetime member of Pennway Church of God, established in 1910. Her parents were one of several founding families. For many years, she was an active member of Sparrow Hospital Volunteers as well as several other volunteer organizations. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 2, 2:00 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing with Pastor John Davey of Pennway Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to Pennway Church of God, 1101 E. Cavanaugh, Lansing, MI 48910 or Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Avenue, Suite 400, Muskegon, MI 49441. On line condolences may be sent to: www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Nov. 30, 2010.

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November 30, 2010

Karen, Jon and families,
The wonderful holidays and special events we shared with your Mother and Dad and you at the farm in Pewamo are such a joy to recall. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Patrice and LRoy Green

Ann Hayward

November 30, 2010

We loved Pauline very much and she will be sorley missed. She had a sweet personality and a good sense of humor. We enjoyed her in Prime group at church and just a good chat on the phone. Heaven has gained again and may she be blessed to be reunited with her loved ones.

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