St. Clair County Obits

EDITH EVELYN BORUM SHOEMAKER

Edith Evelyn Shoemaker, the daughter of William C. and Nancy M. Howell Borum was born on Nov. 2, 1917 in Ohio, MO. She departed this life at her home in Appleton City on Dec. 1, 1990 at the age of 73 years. Mrs. Shoemaker spent nearly all of her life in the St. Clair County area where she worked as a telephone operator for United Telephone Company. She was a member of the First Christian church in Appleton City. Evelyn was a devoted and loving mother and was an excellent cook. She took great pleasure in preparing meals for others. She is survived by one son, Ronald E. Shoemaker of Clinton, MO and three grandsons; Kevin, Chris and Philip. Graveside services were held on Thursday, Dec. 6, 1990 at 11:00 a.m. in the Appleton City Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Breon officiating. Casketbearers were; Sam Leipard, Mark Ashley, Robert Breon, Richard Williams, Randall Shoemaker and Lynn Shoemaker.

Mrs. Evelyn Shoemaker of Appleton City was found dead at her home Tuesday, December 4, 1990. She was the mother of Ronnie Shoemaker, assistant manager at Consumer's. Mrs. Henry Park of Clinton is a sister-in-law of Mrs. Shoemaker. Eckhoff-Hill of Appleton City is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Appleton City.