Harold Irvin Shoemaker
February 7, 1923 ~ December 30, 2017
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Asheville, North Carolina
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Harold Irvin Shoemaker, 94, of Asheville, passed away December 30, 2017, at the John F. Keever, Jr., Solace Center. He is now with his Heavenly Father.
He was born February 7, 1923, in Chillicothe, Missouri, and lived over 70 years in Buncombe County. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served on the U.S.S. Midway.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Clara Shoemaker; brother, Joseph Shoemaker; and sisters, Louise Stoher, Alice Jean Hyatt, and Elly Slavinsky.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruby Deitz Shoemaker; daughters, Cynthia Shoemaker Blankenship (Tim), and Donna Shoemaker Clark; son, Robert "Bob" Shoemaker; grandchildren, Brandon Blankenship, Shelby Clark, and Tyler Clark; great-grandchildren, Greyson Blankenship and Jillian Clark; sister, Eva Suhar; brother, Robert Shoemaker; and several nieces and nephews.
Harold liked to hunt, fish, and spend time with his family, and he was also a terrific cook. Harold retired from Sara Lee Bakeries, formerly Waldensian (Sunbeam Bakery). Harold was a wonderful husband and the best father. He will always be cherished and loved by his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Patton Avenue location of Groce Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Garrett Hillcrest Cemetery in Waynesville, NC.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Mission Health staff, special thanks to Lauren at the Stonecreek Rehabilitation Center, and to the staff at CarePartners Solace.
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Ruby and kids,
I am so sorry for the passing of Harold. I know he was much loved and will be missed terribly. My time is very limited with the constant care of mama but just know that I am thinking of all of you and in prayer for all.
Ruby stay strong and take good care of yourself.
Love, Lola
Thank you for the lovely memories you leave behind.
Dear Ruby and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Cherish your memories. You probably don’t remember me but I was a nurse at Aston Park HCC when you, Bobby and Donna worked there. I was a Jones then but have gone back to maiden name now. I sympathize with you all as I lost my Dad 5 years ago and Mama a year ago this past July. I never met Mr. Shoemaker but reading other’s notes, I could tell he was a fine man and will be missed greatly by all. I just wanted to extend my condolences to all of you.
Mrs Ruby and family I’m so sorry. My prayers are with you. He was a wonderful man. We always enjoyed our time at the lake with you guys . Harold was a great cook. He was a great friend he would do anything for any of us. We know he is fishing the banks of heaven with Frank now and Jesus. We love you guys.