Robert D. Shoemaker passed peacefully at home on Wednesday October 16, 2019, just two days shy of his 88th birthday. Bob battled Parkinson’s for close to 30 years and lived in Brentwood for over 40 years.
Born in Ottumwa, Iowa, he was raised on a farm and after graduation from High School joined the Navy. On a stop in San Francisco he met Gladys R. Shoemaker in 1953. They were married in 1954 and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in July of this year. He is survived by his wife Gladys, his four children, Charles R. Shoemaker, Richard D. Shoemaker, James A. Shoemaker, and Dolores M. Shoemaker.
Bob enjoyed many things in life, his six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, baseball, country music, and a home filled with family, friends and laughter.
A Catholic Mass followed by a Celebration of Life will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood, CA 94513. October 30, 2019 11:00 am
