Margaret E. Shoemaker

Margaret Elizabeth Shoemaker, 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Mankato, MN after a steadfast battle with cancer.

 Margie was born on March 12, 1958 to Richard and Elizabeth Boyer in Johnstown, PA. She grew up in Clinton, MD with her parents, sister Debbie, brother Ryan, and their tightly knit family of the best cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. There was never a shortage of road-trips, family parties, laughter, or memories.

 Before graduating from Surrattsville High School in 1976, Margie met her future husband while he was stationed in Washington D.C. as part of the United States Air Force Honor Guard.

 Margie and Brian Shoemaker were married on April 11, 1981 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Suitland, MD. Their married years were spent in different states across the country and overseas while raising their three children, Brandie, Stacy, and Troy.

 Margie loved her family and friends immensely. She enjoyed watching the Twins play baseball, taking care of her dachshunds, decorating, baking her famous strawberry rhubarb coffee cake, and vacationing in Ocean City, MD.

 Margie touched the lives of many and will be sincerely missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. She is survived by her loving husband, Brian; children, Brandie Shoemaker of Alexandria, VA, Stacy (Luke) Erickson of Waseca, MN, and Troy Shoemaker of Sacramento, CA; grandchildren; Kurt, Natalie and Ivan Erickson; siblings, Deborah Travis and Ryan (Janet) Boyer; in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many other extended family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Elizabeth Boyer, and her father- and mother-in-law, Guy and Hilda Shoemaker. The family would like to thank all of Margie’s family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and her team of doctors and nurses for the attention and care she received over the past 10 months.

 As per Margie’s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.