Helen G. Shoemaker

Lima

Helen G. Shoemaker, 90, died at 9:05 a.m. Nov. 9, 2009, at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born Sept. 23, 1919, in Youngstown to George and Zelma O. Coon Mambourg, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 27, 1954, she married Coygne W. Shoemaker, who died June 26, 2000.

Mrs. Shoemaker was involved with the Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren, where she was active in the Women’s Fellowship and taught Sunday and Bible school. She and her husband served the church as the custodians. She was close to her family and was known as “Granny” by those who loved her. She enjoyed bowling, which she did until she was 89 years old. She also enjoyed gardening and crafting, especially quilting and crocheting. She was well-known for her “Granny’s” homemade noodles and will be remembered for her great sense of humor.

Survivors include a son, Louis R. (Kirstie) Boughan, of Lima; two daughters, Linda E. Bell and Paula S. (John) Spring, both of Lima; six grandchildren, Marla (Dave) DeBoer, of Montana, Donna (Peter) Childs, of Lima, Robert (Lisa) Bell, of Cairo, and Jay (September) Bell, Jamie Spring and Ty Spring, all of Lima; and eight great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Nancy Boughan; two brothers, George “Jack” and Raymond Mambourg; and a sister, Mary Jane Mambourg.

Services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Lewis Eastside Chapel. The Rev. Martin Moyer will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren or the Dialysis Center at Lima Memorial Health System.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.