George Walter Shoemaker

George Walter Shoemaker obituary

George Walter Shoemaker

George Shoemaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home on Nov. 21, 2025.

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July 6, 1936 - November 11, 2025

On Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, George Walter Shoemaker of Stockton California, passed away at the age of 89. George was born on the 6th of July 1936 in Baltimore Maryland to George S. & Viola Shoemaker. George served his country for twenty years in the United States Air Force and thirty one years for the United States Post Office. George is survived by his loving wife Sylvia of sixty eight years; and his 3 children David, Gary, Beverly and grand daughter Samantha.

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A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on Friday, November 21st, 2025 at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, located at 5810 Midway Road, Dixon CA, 95620.

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14165 Beckman Road P.O. Box 1000, Lodi, CA 95240

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