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IN  MEMORIAM: ‘Shoey’ Shoemaker, 76;

Army Veteran Retired From State DOT

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – David Clark “Shoey” Shoemaker, 76 of Walnut Grove Hill Road, Richfield Springs, passed away peacefully Jan. 6, 2019, in his home.

Born in Ilion on May 26, 1942 to Clark Shoemaker and Beulah Willsey, Shoey was an Army veteran.  He retired from the state Department of Transportation.

He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.

He leaves behind his wife, Sharon Mosher; daughter Steffani and fiance Bob; son Tim and Jen; sister Carolyn Hugick; sister-in-law Karen and Doug Palmer; two brothers-in-law Bill and Sherry Mosher, and Steve and Anita Mosher; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; felines Sassy Ann and Sissy Lea.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ottman Funeral Home in Cherry Valley.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Burlington Flats Fish & Game or Richfield Springs Sportsman Club.

To send online condolences visit www.ottmanfuneralhome.com

 

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