Joan “Jo” Shoemaker, age 72, of Marion, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Marion General Hospital.
Joan was born July 16, 1942 in Mt. Victory, Ohio to the late Otto Richard and Gladys Marie (Williams) Fleming.
Joan graduated from Cardington High School in 1960 and in the 1970’s became a real estate agent and broker.
Joan married Donald Eugene Shoemaker on August 1, 1960; he preceded her in death August 19, 1987.
Joan was a superior cook and enjoyed feeding her family anything from a homemade cake to wild game caught by her husband. She loved fishing and went on many trips to Canada with her husband and son, Don. She was an avid gardener and won the flower contest at her apartment complex four years in a row. Jo enjoyed spending time with her family, but the most important part of Jo’s life was praying with children and grandchildren.
Joan will be deeply missed by son, Don R. (Sharon) Shoemaker of Marion; daughter, Karen (Bruce) Chakey of Marion; sister, Mary Lou Jenkins of Cardington; grandchildren, Richard, Amy, Anthony, Vanessa, Brittany, and Chelsee; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Hailey, Carmen, George, Katelyn; nieces, nephews, and her loving cat, Daisy Mae.
In addition to Donald, Joan was predeceased by daughters, Carmen Shoemaker-Russell and Connie Shoemaker-Teleha, and brothers, Dick Fleming and Tom Daniel.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors from 12 Noon until 1PM. A Funeral Service will be held at 1PM with Father Thomas Buffer. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Memorial Donations may be made in Jo’s honor to American Heart Association. Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors, a division of Snyder Funeral Homes, is honored to serve the Shoemaker Family and online condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
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