Ruth M. Shoemaker

Ruth M. Shoemaker obituary

Ruth M. Shoemaker

Ruth Shoemaker Obituary

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SHOEMAKER, Ruth M. (nee Lyle) beloved wife of the late Robert B. Shoemaker. Loving mother of Paula Shoemaker, Pamela (Russell) Thompson, Bob (Laura) Shoemaker and Paul (Mary Jo) Shoemaker. Devoted grandmother of Nicholas, Gregory, Rebecca Shoemaker and Clarissa Thompson. Dear sister of Joan (Thomas) Ruwe. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Navy veteran of WWII. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 89 years of age. Visitation on Monday at B. J. Meyer Sons Overlook Memorial Center, 4841 Glenway Ave. (next to St. Teresa) from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Teresa of Avila Church at 1:30PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Teresa of Avila Scholarship Assistance Program, 1175 Overlook Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238. www.bjmeyersons.com

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