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Ruth Shoemaker Obituary
Ruth M. Shoemaker passed away April 14th after a long illness, leaving a large and loving family, many friends, and her fellow members of the Daughters of the Nile, Mecca Temple #34. She will be greatly missed by all. Mrs. Shoemaker was born in 1923 in Missouri, grew up in Ohio, and was a long-time resident of Chula Vista. She was especially proud of her service in the Cadet Nurse Corps during the WWII era, and of her career as a Registered Nurse and teacher of nursing. After moving to San Diego, she cared for patients at Hillside Hospital for several years. Possessing a warm heart, a keen intelligence, a fine sense of humor, and a fund of common sense, Mrs. Shoemaker acted as a formal and informal leader and mentor for her family, her friends, and in her volunteer organizations. She attended the Community of Christ Church; her quiet but strong faith was a living example. She is preceded in death by her loving husband "Shoe." Six grateful children, Faye, Marie, Dean, Marty, Fred, and Dan; and many grand- and great-grandchildren remain to cherish her memory. Services at Greenwood Mortuary, Salli Lynn Chapel, 2 p.m. Thursday, April 19th. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com
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Memories and Condolences
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darryl cooper
April 25, 2007
Dear Shoemakers;she will truly be missed.She touch and impacted so many peoples lives .It's was wonderful to known her,and husband. God blessed the families and friends
Gary Woodall
April 19, 2007
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruth Wahpecome
April 18, 2007
It was a joy to know Ruth as a Past Queen of the Daughters of the Nile. She was a gracious lady and has been greatly missed during her illness. I had a wonderful chat with her at Fredericka in March.
May God grant you comfort in her passing.
Lance Bucklew
April 18, 2007
Dear Shoemakers,
We are all saddened with the news of your loss of Ruth. However, we rejoice with you in her life as we work side by side with her son, Dan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sadness.
The staff of the National Weather Service in Ft. Worth, Texas
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