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Ray Shoemaker Obituary


RAY SHOEMAKER
March 24, 1927 ~ June 10, 2015

Ray Shoemaker, a Navy veteran, is survived by his wife of 27 years, Dee; son, Richard R. Shoemaker (Leslie); stepdaughters, Kathy (J.D.) Gibson and Denise (Curt) McCall; stepsons, Dean and Dave (Victoria) Sprenger; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; brother, Ralph Shoemaker; and stepdaughter, Jeanene Sprenger.
Services will be held at the Hillcrest Church of Nazarene, where Ray was a member, on Fri., June 19 at 11:00 a.m.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jun. 18, 2015.
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I bet he was a very, very sweet man because Dee is the sweetest lady I have ever met. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs for you ♡

Kathy from the dental office

June 19, 2015

Uncle Ray was such a wonderful, loving man; our family celebrated with great joy when he married my Aunt Dolores. We enjoyed many years of camping in Centralia with Uncle Ray, Aunt Dee, and the extended family.

Ray had such a sweet, kind demeanor; the tenderness in his eyes was such a beautiful outward expression of his heart. He will be sorely missed by all those who loved him, but celebrate that he has entered into a new season with Christ His Savior and King.

Am praying for your comfort and the nearness of the Holy Spirit during this time of great loss.

With love and deep respect,
Keeley (Wittmer)-Valdez

June 17, 2015

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