Doris Alice Shoemaker

Doris Alice Shoemaker obituary, Saranac, MI

Doris Alice Shoemaker

Doris Shoemaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Funeral Home - Ionia on Mar. 8, 2024.
Doris Alice Shoemaker age 86 of Pewamo, MI passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born on February 1, 1938 in Carson City, the daughter of Hugh and Reina (Fischer) Taylor.
She married Thomas Shoemaker on December 5, 1958 in Pewamo. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Doris enjoyed quilting, crafting, gardening and flowers.
Surviving is her son, Duane Shoemaker of Pewamo; daughter, Lisa (Ted) Black of DeWitt; grandchildren, Audrey (Harry) Gross and Levi Black; great grandchildren, Beau Michael Gross and Trenton Maverick Gross; sisters, Irene (Dale) Borton and Helen (Harvey) Waldron. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Thomas, siblings Howard Taylor, Mickey Taylor, Elizabeth Baker, Dallas Taylor, Abby Holberg, Pauline Smith and Ruth Heald.
Funeral services for Doris will be held at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Saturday, March 9th 2:00 PM. Visitation will be held 2 hours (12-2) prior to services. Luncheon to follow at the Community Center in Pewamo. Interment East Plains Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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