Obituary of Mavis Shoemaker

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and friend. Mavis Grace Shoemaker passed away peacefully on July 11, 2014, at the age of 88 years, at Foyer d†™Youville in Gravelbourg, SK. She is predeceased by her husband Charles Shoemaker (2007); parents Samuel and Eva (nee MacDonald) Miller; brother Rae Miller; sister Doreen Nagel; and several brothers and sisters-in-law. Mavis is survived by her son Leslie (Mely) Shoemaker of Gravelbourg, grandson Norman (Laura) Shoemaker of Regina, great grandchildren Neil, Megan, granddaughter Wendy (Jim) Manuel of Calgary, great grandchildren Jayda, Ashley; daughter Betty (Harold) Ray of Mossbank, grandson Ken (Marcia) Ray of Mossbank, great granddaughter Robyn, great grandson Kody, great grandson Kory, great-great grandchildren Keagan, Kasey, great grandson Kole, great-great granddaughter Kenedy, grandson Kelly (Colinda) Ray of Mossbank, great grandchildren Dillon, Tyson, grandson Kevin (Misty) Ray of Mossbank, great grandchildren Kaydance, Kaleb, Kallen; daughter Beverly (Larry) Singbeil of Mossbank, grandson Don (Christina) Singbeil of Mossbank, great grandchildren Dean, Derick, granddaughter Rayleen Singbeil of Moose Jaw, great grandchildren Tianna, Isaiah, grandson Jeremy Singbeil. Mavis began her life†™s journey on the family farm northwest of Palmer, SK on August 24, 1925, the first-born child of Sam and Eva Miller. She grew up on the farm, attending Netterville school until she went to stay in Palmer with her sister, Doreen, so they could complete Grade 12. After graduating, they both attended Normal School in Regina to become teachers. Mavis taught in various country schools until 1945, when she married the love of her life, Charles Shoemaker who farmed north of Mazenod. In 1976, Mavis and Charlie built a new house in Mossbank and retired there when their son, Leslie, took over the family farm. Their doors were always open to family and friends, and especially to their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mavis was a great cook, gardener, seamstress, knitter and crocheter, card player and hostess. She was a member of the UCW, Mossbank Kinettes and Eastern Star. Mavis and Charlie spent many winters in Yuma, Arizona where they forged many new friendships and enjoyed socializing with old friends, cousins and neighbours from Saskatchewan. Mavis and Charlie were very sad when they had to leave their family and friends in Mossbank and move to Moose Jaw to receive that care that they required in their later years. Therefore, donations in Mavis†™ memory may be made to the new Furrows and Faith Retirement Villa, Box 129, Mossbank, SK S0H 3G0. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., at the Mossbank United Church, with Wendy Gibson, DLMr, officiant. Remembrances were shared by Betty Ray, Wendy Manuel and Bev Singbeil. Readers were Megan Shoemaker, Jayda Manuel and Tianna Singbeil. Organist was Chris Faris. Urn bearer was Les Shoemaker. Honorary pallbearers were Mavis†™ Grandchildren. Interment took place at the Mossbank Cemetery.