Richard Clyde "Dick" Shoemaker
January 1, 1940 ~ June 2, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 9, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers recited at 7:00 PM.
Richard Clyde “Dick” Shoemaker, 74, of Leonardtown, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 2, 2014 at his residence. Born on January 1, 1940, in Lancaster, PA., he was the loving son of the late Lillian Hazel Shank and Clyde Frank Shoemaker. Dick was the loving husband of Grace Marie Shoemaker. He was preceded in death by his first wife Ellen Jo Abell Shoemaker. Dick is survived by his children: Frank Richard Shoemaker, (Kim) of Magnolia, TX., Erin Kathleen Shoemaker and Cary Colleen Shoemaker both of Leonardtown, MD, Kimberly Jo Guy (Brian) of Clements, MD., 9 grandchildren: Cameron, Frank JR, James, Johnna Shoemaker, Nick, Preston and Grant Gass, Ashley Jo and Austin Guy.
Dick enlisted in the United State Navy on January 16, 1959, during his service to our county he served for 3 and ½ tours in Vietnam from March 1969 to June 1972. He also served aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz for one tour for Fleet Air Reserve Unit VQ1 for VAW116; and he earned an enormous amount of awards while in service for his heroism, and dedication to the United States Navy. To name a few: Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight or for a single act of heroism against an armed enemy, and Presidential Unit Citation for service in a unit cited in the name of President for outstanding performance in action, he retired in June 29, 1977. Dick was a member of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department from 1980 to 1990, and was awarded Fireman of the Year fin 1981, and remained in the top 10 of fire calls from 1980 to 1986. Dick worked as an Airplane Technician for DynCorp, retiring on March 30, 2005. He was loved and respected by countless friends, and family.
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 9, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 Pm with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating.
Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Clem Johnson, Nick Gass, Preston Gass, Brian Guy, Kenny Scully, and Kevin Abell. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 50 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Kim and Family: I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. May you ALL find Peace to bring you Comfort, Courage to face the days ahead and Loving Memories to hold forever in your hearts. I wish you and ALL your Family my deepest sympathy.”
“Sissy & Family, So sorry for your loss.You are in our thoughts and Prayers.”
“Erin, Kim, Carrie, Sissy….Please remember that God has stretched his arms out and is cradling you at this most difficult time. Your Dad has completed his life on this earth. He is now living with the Lord and the family that has been waiting for him. God’s time is not ours and you will see your Dad again in a place where there is only joy.”
“Sissy & Family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“To the Shoemaker Family, We are sorry for the loss of your Loved one Your Family will be in our thought and Prayers.”
“Sissy, Kim, Erin, Linda and Family…..so very sorry to learn of Dick’s passing. I really thought he had a good chance of “beating” it. He is with Ellen Jo now watching over all of you and keeping you safe. He so LOVED his Girls.”
“Peace be with the family in this time of great sorrow. I worked with Dick for many years and had great respect for his knowledge and professional ability. He was a friend. Fair winds and following seas old friend, until we meet again on the other shore . Sissy , Edna sends her love.”
“Kim and family…Although we know there is a better place, that sure doesn’t make saying goodbye here on Earth any easier. Please know my heart is with you in your time of loss…sending peace, strength and prayer to one and all. <3 "
“Kim and Erin – you are in our prayers during this time. Although it will be hard to adjust to life without him being here, he is now watching over you and your family as your guardian angel. If we can help with anything, please let me know!! Hugs!”
“Gracie and Family, Sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our prayers.”
“”So sorry to hear of Mr. Shoemaker’s passing RIP”
“Kim and family please know our thoughts are with you all. We pray that your pain is eased by the precious memories you all have with your Father. Love to you, Brian, Ashley Jo, Austin, and Sissy. I am sure you know how proud he was of your family and what you have accomplished as a wife and mother. “
“Fond memories will keep him in your hearts. We are very sorry for your loss. “
“So sorry to hear of Mr. Shoemaker’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Shoemaker family. Dick is surely resting in the peace of our Lord! “
“My sincere and heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Entire family at this time. “
“Sissy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He was truly a good man! He will be missed by all that knew him. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Grace sorry for your loss. Dick was a fine man. An old friend of the Baron’s.”
“Kim and family, we know how close you were to your dad and we know you miss him very much. Please know we are here for you if you need us. He and your mom are reunited and are having a grand celebration in heaven.”
“Gracie, I am so very sorry to hear of the lose of your beloved husband. I pray that the fond memories you have will bring you through this difficult time. Know that your many friends, family members, and customers will be praying for you and your family. God Bless. “
“IAM SO VERY SAD OF THE PASSING OF MY BROTHER-IN-LAW DICK SHOEMAKER.WE BOTH LIKED THE SAME SPORTS. HE LIKE #24 JEFF GORDON AND LOVED THE DALLAS COWBOYS!I WILL MISS HIM ALOT. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO SISSY, KIM, ERIN, AND THE GRAND CHILDREN!GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!”
“Sissy and Family, So very sorry to hear your loss of Dick’s. passing. He will be missed. Seams like it all happened so fast. It is true life is too short. “You are in my prayers” God has two of the greatest people with him now ! Dick and Mom ! Love you, Lea”
“Gracie and all of Dick’s Family Our sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of Dick. Mom and I always enjoyed his humor when we were in the shop. He had a great sense of humor and always gave us a good laugh, usually at Gracie’s expense. Dick will be missed , but know he is in God’s care now and his suffering is done. Take care and we will keep you in our prayers. Joan and Mary”
“Kim, Erin and family, I just want to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of your father, grandfather, husband and friend. I can’t imagine how you are feeling, but know that he is no longer in pain. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Sissy and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Dick was a fine man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Thinking of all of you at this sad and difficult time. Sending you much love. “
“Erin, So sorry to hear about your father. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 “
“Dick was a good man and friend. I am sure Ellen Jo met him with a big hug and that wonderful laugh she had. God Bless you Dick. Fair Winds and Following Seas!”
“Kim and family; My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God bless you all.”
“Erin and Kim, So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Stay strong for each other and know that he is at peace. “
“Kim and the entire family, Sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Kim and family: I am so sorry for your loss. He is at peace now and in no pain. He will be watching over you all. I also know Ellen Jo (your Mom) will be happy to see him. He will be in my thoughts and prayers,”
“Sissy and family: We are so sorry to hear of Dicks passing. Always enjoyed talking with him about our Lancaster County birthplace and the food of that area. Our prayers are with you. “
“Sissy and family: praying for the family to have strength to endure your loss. “
“Sissy, Kim, Erin, Cary and family, May the Lord grant you comfort during this difficult time and his promise of eternal life bring you peace in the days ahead. “
“Thoughts and Prayers to you Kim and to your family so sorry for your loss. “
“We are sorry to hear of Dicks passing. We know this is a difficult time, &we hope God gives you strength and also comfort in knowing that Dick is with him now, he is safe,he is loved, and in no pain. We hope the days ahead will be easier to deal with and your memories keep you in good spirits.”
“Praying for you and your family at this difficult time. God bless. “
“I surely miss waiting on Mr Shoemaker in the pharmacy. May he rest in peace. St John’s Pharmacy “
“Kim, Erin, Cary & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. We will keep you all in our prayers.”
“To the family & friends of Dickie. Dickie was a fun loving guy to work with, he bitched a lot but didn’t we all. He was very well liked and was a very good person. Just the fact that he volunteered at the fire dept says enough about him as a caring individual who also loved his community. He’s now in the Lord’s hands & may he rest in peace. See you again someday buddy…..Sincerely, Your ex coworker & Friend…Mickey Culligan “
“My sympathy to the family for the loss of Richard. I knew him from the base and introduced him to Ellen Jo (my room mate). God bless and prayers for strength during this difficult time….”
“Kim my prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless this Family in their time of grievance he is now a soldier in heaven.”