Dan E. Shoemaker

Danny (Dan) E. Shoemaker, born January 15, 1972 in Wichita, Kansas, succumbed to his battle with acute myeloid leukemia, surrounded by his family, on Monday, August 19, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. Dan had many careers over his lifetime, but at heart, he was an Entrepreneur and self-made man. In recent years, he found his passion in real estate investment.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Lisa Shoemaker, Sons from a previous marriage with Sherry Pausky, Jon Shoemaker and wife, Andrea, Phillip Shoemaker, and Daughter together with Lisa, Sydney Shoemaker; Grandchild, Sayeed Shoemaker; Siblings, David Shoemaker, Robin Turnage and husband, Robert, Brother-in-laws, J.R. Vasek, Joshua Knopp and wife, Donna; Sister-in-law, Jenna Patterson and husband, Aaron; Nieces, Cheyenne Turnage, Caitlyn Cain, Avery McCowen, Harper Patterson, and Roxanna Gonzales; Nephews, Henry Vasek and wife, Sandra, Jordan Shoemaker, Paul Joseph Shoemaker, Jackson Knopp, and Cohen Shoemaker; Parents-in-law, Dennis and Ellie O’Connor, Bruce and Clarice Knopp; Fur babies, Mia, Rainey, Quinn, and many, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Patricia Shoemaker, Sisters, LaVonna Vasek, Karen Shoemaker; Brother, Johnny Shoemaker.

Dan lived life passionately. He loved his family beyond words. Dan accomplished many things over the years. He was an Ironman triathlete. He was a Coach. When he put his mind to something, watch out. Dan loved to help people. He received a lot of help and guidance in life and he gave it back in every way he could. If there was something he could do for you, he would. Dan’s wit was like none other. It was as if he knew what you were going to say before you said it and he had a snappy comeback to make everyone around him laugh. SO much laughter. His illness did not hold him down. He fought hard until the end and we will never forget the strength and bravery he possessed.

Memorial contributions may be directed to UT Southwestern Medical Center to support Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient Financial Assistance.

Please send to: P.O. Box 910888, Dallas, Texas 75391-0888, or online at www.utsouthwestern.edu/donatenow.

For those who mail their gift, an accompanying note or memo line note of “Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient Financial Assistance.” on a check is sufficient.

For online donations, there are designated boxes to indicate a specific program/project, including “In memorial of”.

Personal note: I chose the Patient Financial Assistance fund at UT Southwestern because I cannot say enough about the treatment we received there. To say it was exceptional, does not cut it. We were fortunate to have great insurance, but there are so many out there that are not so fortunate. Dan and I spoke often about how blessed we felt and he wished we could help those who could not afford the best care possible.

With Love, Lisa

A memorial service will be held in early 2020. Details will be posted when available.