Susan peacefully left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on June 21, 2023 at the age of 71, in Eureka.

She was born Susan Ann Thompson on June 14, 1952 to Kenneth Owen Thompson and Francis Jane (Carter) Thompson in Bloomington, Illinois. She married Charles Shoemaker and moved to California. Then they began their family with the birth of their first son, Christopher. Three years later, they had their second son, Kyle.

When she and Charlie divorced, she raised her sons with selfless dedication, making sure they were loved, clean, fed, educated and well taken care of. She was very proud of both her sons. They were the love of her life and considers having raised them the most successful thing she did in this earthly life.

She is thankful to Kyle and Kendra for giving her a granddaughter, Aria. The depths of her love in being Aria’s grandmother cannot be described.

Susan accepted the Lord as her Savior and her close relationship with Jesus was evident throughout her life. Susan was a member of First Covenant Church-Eureka.

She especially enjoyed helping in the kitchen with church events, attending Bible Study Classes and the Weekend Women’s Retreat each year. Susan loved the beach and enjoyed going on picnics whenever possible.

Susan was very giving of her time and was happiest when she could make a meal or bake for anyone in need! She was a great cook and many people enjoyed her Chocolate Chip Cookies and her Pumpkin Bread as well as her many other baked goods!

Susan was a compassionate caregiver and spent many hours taking care of others. She especially enjoyed spending time with Betty Shoemaker before she passed.

She dearly loved her family, friends and her cat, Mowgli. Susan was preceded in death by her father Kenneth Owen Thompson, mother Francis Jane Marshall, step-father Paul Marshall; her infant daughter, Sonya Lynn, nephews: Ronald Salvator Jr, James Christian Salvator and niece Heather Shoemaker.

She leaves behind her sons Christopher Shoemaker, Kyle (Kendra) Shoemaker, granddaughter Aria Mae Shoemaker. Sisters: Margaret Pascoe and her children Theresa and Bobby, Betty Powell and her son Kenneth Paul, Frances (Michael) Shoemaker and their son Paul (Katie) Shoemaker and Paul’s children Noah, Hania, Gideon. And many other extended nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life Saturday, August 12, 2023 at First Covenant Church, 2526 “J” St. Eureka at noon. Reception to follow.

Isaiah 40:31

but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

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