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Mahlon Shoemaker Obituary
Mahlon W. Shoemaker
of Johnson City
Mahlon W. Shoemaker (John), 77, of Johnson City, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis, Johnson City; children, John, Gary, Fred, Cindy and Dale Armstrong, Becky Robertson, Patricia, Mahlon Jr. and Donna, Stacy; sisters, Georgia, Hazel, Kathleen; 16 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A veteran of WWII serving in the Army. A life member and commander of the Johnson City VFW #2332.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., 428 Main Street, Johnson City. The Rev. Dann Travis will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Forest Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday at 6 p.m. until the time of the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mahlon Shoemaker
cindy armstrong
November 5, 2008
dad its been almost a month and it still hurts so bad that your gone.i love and miss u so much.life just does'nt feel the same without u in it.i will always cherish those talks we had and the way u would joke and we'd laugh together u were a great dad u made me who i am today. i love u and miss u.your daughter cindy
Anita White (Shoemaker)
October 17, 2008
So many years have passed us by, years we should have been making more memories, sharing our family stories or just getting together for a good laugh.
Those years are lost to us for many reasons, our very busy lives or the distance of miles between us.
But one thing I will always have is my great memoroies, starting when I was little and you were there. The day you so proudly walked me down the aisle on my wedding day....34 years ago, to our last phone phone call, although so long ago, when we talked and laughed and ended the call with "I love you"
You were a very special man to me Uncle John, and I will always love you.
Logan (Porkchop) & Kelsey shoemaker-Troncone
October 16, 2008
Grandpa we love you and we are gonna miss you. Thank you for being a great grandpa, we will treasure our quarter maps you made us forever.
Chris Scott
October 13, 2008
Mahlon Jr. and the rest of the Shoemaker family, you are in our prayers. God Bless You
kathleen gavazzi
October 13, 2008
John,THANK YOU for always being there for me when i needed you,you never let me down.Always have and always will love my big brother.
See ya later,
Kathleen
Betty Root
October 12, 2008
Becky, Tim, Kristen,
My thoughts are with you,
Mario Gavazzi
October 12, 2008
Uncle John
I can't thank you enough for the infancies you had on my life.
Thank you for all the great memories and laughs.
Thank you most for the man you were and the man you help me become.
You will always be missed and loved
Mario
(nephew)
Jamie Airwyke
October 12, 2008
Cindy,Stacy,Mahlon I am so sorry to hear about your loss and i wish i could take your pain away but each day it will get a little better......I love you all and i will be thinking and praying for you all....
amy shoemaker(kelsey)
October 12, 2008
grandpa,i know we get get to know each other all that well but i new you enuff to now what kid of person you were i love you and you will be missed by everyone you was the most stubbron man you always but your familey first
John Zedanovich
October 12, 2008
Junior & Family
Gail & I are sorry to hear of your loss.These are just words but,your fond memories of things you did together through the years will get you through this.Your Dad & Greg are probably strolling the green pastures of heaven,talking about how they knew you, and know that we all be be united someday. God bless your family at such a somber time. John Zedanovich & Gail Slezak
Grace [Moore] Wesser
October 11, 2008
You will be missed.Iwill always remember the cookouts we had in Greene at my mother's
phyllis spencer
October 11, 2008
grandpa i love you so much i wish i could of spent more time with you but i cherish the time i did get to spend with you
you were the only grandfather i ever new and ill love and miss you forever love your granddaughter phyllis
Dominick Figuerado
October 11, 2008
Thanks for being my pop!! I know u will be missed especially by me!! I love how i would brighten ur day!! luv ya pop!!
Kristen Robertson
October 11, 2008
Grandpa you will always be in my heart thanks for being such a good grandfather i couldn't ask for a better one!! It hurts to know that u are gone but hopefully someday we will be together again!! I love you and will miss you!! luv ya grandpa
October 11, 2008
A family moment !!!You had to of been thier..lol
October 11, 2008
Stacy & Dad
October 11, 2008
your daughter Patty
October 11, 2008
It is so hard to believe you are gone, I cherish the time we had spent together,And i would never trade you for the world,You taught us to be strong and to stand up for what is right , I admired you for the man that you are, I love and will hold you close to my heart till the day we meet again in heaven, i love you,
Cheri Porcari
October 11, 2008
Mahlon and Donna,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You know he's in a better place right now with no worries or pain. My thought's and prayer's are with you and your family at this most difficult time in your life.
Cheri
October 11, 2008
October 11, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Dan and Debbie Rider
October 10, 2008
To all the Shoemaker Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love you Cindy.
Dan and Debbie Rider
Angel, Tim, and Eric.
carrie shoemaker (sheriff)
October 10, 2008
Becky and Family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, my deepest sympathies
Carl and Val Nagel
October 10, 2008
Mahlon and Donna, our thoughts are with you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tesha and Joe Guider
October 10, 2008
I am sorry to here about uncle John.He was a great guy and funny too.We want to let you know that your in our thoughts and prayers.We miss you all and hope things get easy as days go by.Knowing he is with god and family.
Love Tesha and Joe and Kids
Doug & Beth Nelson
October 10, 2008
Phyllis,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time.
SHOEMAKER AND FAMILY
October 10, 2008
To the Shoemaker's We are so sorry for loss. We will keep you all in our prayer's. Mahalon Sr will be deeply missed. MahlonJr keep your chin up remember he will always be wacthing over you and the rest of your Family.
Stacy Shoemaker-Troncone
October 10, 2008
Dad, I still can’t believe you are gone. I keep hoping that this is just a terrible dream and soon I will wake up. In all reality though I know that isn’t going to happen. I know you already know this because I have told you over a million times but really it can never be said enough….I love you so very much and you have always meant the world to me. In my eyes you are and always will be my father. I am so grateful to you for welcoming me into your heart and home, then raising me as your own. I’m so very blessed to have had you in my life. I thank you so very much for being my grandfather and my father, I am so very lucky and honestly couldn’t have ever asked for more. You are the strongest and of course most stubborn man I have ever known and I feel those characteristics are what helped keep you with us for so many years. So thank you for being stubborn and strong because I got the chance to spend a lot of time with you. You taught me so much, provided me with so much love and made me feel so safe. I still feel safe knowing you are up above watching over us. The time and memories that we have shared I will treasure and cherish for the rest of my life. This is honestly one of the hardest things I have ever had to experience and I know that in time I will get through it because you will be by my side helping me. I won’t say good bye because I know in my heart and soul that you are not gone forever, I’ll see you again someday. I am really going to miss you Dad. Love always and forever your daughter
-Stacy-
Bob/Chris Darling
October 10, 2008
Phyllis and Family: Our sympathy is with you in your time of loss. Johnny was a great man who always made us laugh. His family meant the world to him. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
sumer trickey
October 10, 2008
you will be missed and remebered
Debra Hatfield
October 10, 2008
Sorry that I was unable to meet you but I do know that you raised 2 wonderful girls(Patty,Cindy). For that I know you had to of been a wonderful person. My deepest sympathy for the survivng members of the family. Lots of love,Deb
Bren
October 10, 2008
Mom Shoemaker, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Atleast dad isn't suffering anymore, it will be hard for awhile to get used to not having him around especially all the years you were together. I love you both, you are like a real family to me. I will miss him along w/ everyone that crossed his path will miss Dad (his corkey sense of humor)..Everyone and anyone that knew Dad will have a great story to say about him. He was a great person.
Hang in there Mom in a few weeks you can sit back and relax alittle start taking care of your own health the worst is over for dad now its time for you to start taking care of your health.
"Someday everything will make perfect sence..Laught @ confusion, smile through the tears and keep reminding yourself Everything happens for a reason"
I Love You
October 10, 2008
Mahlon Jr & family,
Sorry to hear about your dad. He was a really nice man.
Melody.
Chris & Bill Madden
October 10, 2008
Becky, Kristin & Tim;
With our deepest sympathy, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Comfort Inn
October 10, 2008
Becky, Kristin, Tim and the rest of the Shoemaker Family...
You are in our thoughts at this time of loss. Our deepest sympathies.
cindy armstrong
October 10, 2008
dad,i love and miss you so much.it really hurts bad.but i keep telling myself that your at peace and you are with your mom and dad and i know the poker games are on now with all of you.and make sure you save a seat for me.we will be together again one day.i want to thank you for caring for my daughter.and being like a dad to her.it ment the world to me.you will be in my heart and prayers forever.love your daughter cindy
Donna Shoemaker
October 10, 2008
Dad, Mahlon and I will miss you so much. You meant the world to your son and he was so proud of you. I will miss you picking on me and harassing me. We had some good laughs. You will always be in our hearts. Love, Junior and Donna
DARYL POWELL
October 10, 2008
TO THE SHOEMAKER FAMILY,
I SEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS OF MAHLON. KEEP YOUR HEADS HIGH IN A TIME OF SORROW.
hope rafferty (sickles)
October 10, 2008
sorry for your loss
Billy shoemaker
October 10, 2008
you will always be loved and in my heart. There is nothing that can take that away.I will aways remeber the good times we had together and we will meet again in heaven.love billy
Patty
October 10, 2008
I may not be able to be there to see you off. But my heart and soul will always be with you no matter where you are.I know that God will look after you,and your parents will be there to greet you with open arms once again.You will never be forgotten. You were a great man and father..You will be truely missed...
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